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Andy Wittry | NCAA.com | October 14, 2017

WATCH: SC QB Jake Bentley consoles UT QB after loss

  Bentley picks up Guarantano after the Gamecocks' dramatic victory.

It took all 60 minutes to decide a winner in Saturday's SEC showdown between South Carolina and Tennessee. The Volunteers faced a third and goal on the game's final play from the Gamecocks' 2-yard line when Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano rolled to his right and threw a pass intended for receiver Brandon Johnson. The pass fell incomplete, sealing a 15-9 victory for South Carolina.

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In a respectful display of sportsmanship, South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley found Guarantano, who remained sitting on the field after the loss. Bentley helped pick the Tennessee signal caller off the ground and gave him a hug before the two parted ways.

Watch the final play of the game below.

Here is the video of Bentley seeking out Guarantano and remaining gracious in victory.

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