South Carolina football will take the field for the first time in 2026 on September 5 against Kent State. Williams-Brice Stadium will play host to the Gamecocks and Golden Flashes at 12:45 p.m., just 53 days from today.

South Carolina will enter the 2026 season with the look of a playoff roster on paper and a 4-8 season that says otherwise.

The Gamecocks loaded up with 25 transfer-portal additions this offseason for the football team.

South Carolina’s safety spot has become a showcase position. Who stands to fill it this year? Some holdovers and newcomers will try to answer that question.

South Carolina‘s hot streak on the recruiting trail isn’t slowing down. After opening July with commitments from five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson, four-star safety Davion Jones, four-star offensive tackle Nate Carson and three-star EDGE Jayden Broadie in the 2027 class,

Shane Beamer was not shy about South Carolina’s intentions in the transfer portal. Coming off a 4-8 season last year, the Gamecocks needed talent, but they really needed experienced talent. And, no, Beamer didn’t copy the college basketball model and go hunting for any 26-year-old professionals.

South Carolina will face seven new starting quarterbacks among their 10 Power-4 opponents this football season, including Clemson in their annual rivalry game.

Razorbacks seek proof rebuild is ahead of schedule while Beamer tries to quiet offseason scrutiny

For the first time, the Gamecocks will play nine regular-season conference opponents in football.

Gamecock football players Kelby and Drew Collins held a meet & greet at GameStop in Lexington for the release of EA College Football 27. Drew and Kelby collins grew up competing, both in sports and video games.

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Quarterback Titus Huard had a late spring showcase in front of plenty of college coaches. One just happened to be Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris. The veteran assistant liked what he saw and hoped to see more this summer.