The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: South Carolina football kicks off 2022 season with win over Georgia State

The Gamecocks began their 2022 season by hosting Georgia State on Sept. 3, 2022. South Carolina won 35-14 and retired former player Jadeveon Clowney's jersey during halftime. 

A young fan smiles while waiting for the South Carolina football team to walk into the stadium. The Gamecocks won against Georgia State 35-14. 
A young fan smiles while waiting for the South Carolina football team to walk into the stadium. The Gamecocks won against Georgia State 35-14. 
Head coach Shane Beamer high fives fans during while heading into the Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 3, 2022. Beamer led his team to a 35-14 win against Georgia State. 
Head coach Shane Beamer high fives fans during while heading into the Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 3, 2022. Beamer led his team to a 35-14 win against Georgia State. 
A Carolina Band drum major jumps onto the field during pre-game festivities on Sept. 3, 2022. The Gamecocks beat Georgia State 35-14. 
A Carolina Band drum major jumps onto the field during pre-game festivities on Sept. 3, 2022. The Gamecocks beat Georgia State 35-14. 
Former Gamecock defensive end Jadeveon Clowney leads the crowd in a chant during the game against Georgia State on Sept. 3, 2022. Clowney's jersey was retired during halftime.
Former Gamecock defensive end Jadeveon Clowney leads the crowd in a chant during the game against Georgia State on Sept. 3, 2022. Clowney's jersey was retired during halftime.
The defensive line gets into position against Georgia State on Sept. 3, 2022. The Gamecocks won 35-14. 
The defensive line gets into position against Georgia State on Sept. 3, 2022. The Gamecocks won 35-14. 
Redshirt senior defensive back Darius Rush tackles his opponent during a game against Georgia State on Sept. 3, 2022. The Gamecocks won 35-14. 
Redshirt senior defensive back Darius Rush tackles his opponent during a game against Georgia State on Sept. 3, 2022. The Gamecocks won 35-14. 
Redshirt junior quarterback Spencer Rattler passes a ball to senior wide receiver Xavier Legette during a game against Georgia State on Sept. 3, 2022. The Gamecocks won 35-14.
Redshirt junior quarterback Spencer Rattler passes a ball to senior wide receiver Xavier Legette during a game against Georgia State on Sept. 3, 2022. The Gamecocks won 35-14.
Junior edge rusher Jordan Burch reaches to knock the ball out of his opponent's hands during a game against Georgia State on Sept. 3, 2022. The Gamecocks won 35-14.  
Junior edge rusher Jordan Burch reaches to knock the ball out of his opponent's hands during a game against Georgia State on Sept. 3, 2022. The Gamecocks won 35-14.  
FILE— Senior wide receiver Ahmarean Brown celebrates scoring after a blocked punt during the season opener on Sept. 3, 2022. South Carolina beat Georgia State 35-14. 
FILE— Senior wide receiver Ahmarean Brown celebrates scoring after a blocked punt during the season opener on Sept. 3, 2022. South Carolina beat Georgia State 35-14.