Cougars 36, Gamecocks 44
Final · LIBERTY BOWL AT MEMPHIS TN · ESPN · Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium · Attendance 56,103
2006 FBS playoffs: bracket and every series →| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HOU | 7 | 21 | 0 | 8 | 36 |
 SC | 7 | 20 | 3 | 14 | 44 |
The South Carolina Gamecocks beat the Houston Cougars 44-36 on Dec 29, 2006 in the playoffs at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Top performers
Kevin Kolb threw for 386 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception for the Cougars.
Jackie Battle ran for 85 yards on 11 carries.
Blake Mitchell threw for 323 yards, 4 touchdowns and 1 interception for the Gamecocks.
Cory Boyd ran for 94 yards on 18 carries.
Before and after
- Cougars · 2006 season · Previous Dec 1, 2006: USM 20, HOU 34
- Gamecocks · 2006 season · Previous Nov 25, 2006: SC 31, CLEM 28