The Gamecocks are itching to get back on the field Saturday after its loss against the Ole Miss Rebels. During a weekly press conference on Tuesday, several players and head coach Shane Beamer said the team is looking to learn from its other conference games.
The Daily Gamecock spoke to Teddy King, the sports editor of the Daily Mississippian, to preview the matchup between the Rebels and the Gamecocks. King predicts Ole Miss to narrowly defeat South Carolina.
South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer and players on Tuesday reflected on the team's first four games of the season and how it's preparing for its matchup against No. 12 Ole Miss on Saturday. Members of the team also discussed how they spent their bye weeks and how they plan on addressing mistakes made in past games.
Fifteen years ago, South Carolina's tradition of playing "Sandstorm" at sporting events was born when the Gamecock football team earned an upset win over then-No. 4 Ole Miss. As the Rebels travel to Columbia for the first time since then, USC alumni and employees from that time tell their stories from that September night as well as the history and legacy of the song as a Gamecock tradition.
Redshirt senior Robby Ashford was originally named South Carolina's backup quarterback at the start of the 2024 season. But he made the most of the opportunity he was given to start against the Akron Zips, where he accounted for 376 yards enroute to a dominant 50-7 win over the Akron Zips.
Junior defensive back Nick Emmanwori has played an important role for a South Carolina defense which ranks 20th in the country in yards allowed per game. The former Freshman All-American is currently tied for fourth in the SEC in interceptions and solo tackles.
South Carolina's ground game was one of the weakest areas of the team in 2023. But the script has completely flipped one year later, and the Gamecocks' rushing attack has become a focal point of its offense, with contributions from both running backs and quarterbacks.
The South Carolina football team returned to the win column in a dominant 50-7 win over Akron Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium. Fifth-year Robby Ashford, filling in for the Gamecocks' injured starting quarterback, generated over 350 yards of offense to claim the victory.
The South Carolina football team used new faces in its 50-7 win over Akron. They hope that by the next home game, they will have recovered some of their injured starters.
Maurice Brown II was put on scholarship for the South Carolina football team this past month. With his showing at the Garnet and Black Spring Game and performance during the past week's LSU game, he is expected to make an impact this season.
Just one week removed from a loss to No. 16 LSU, the South Carolina football team is looking to get back on track when it faces Akron at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. The Gamecocks are looking to improve its early-season record to 3-1, which would mark the best four-game start to a season in Shane Beamer's head coaching tenure.
South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer and a few members of the team Tuesday told reporters they are looking to put Saturday's loss against No. 16 LSU behind them. Beamer said that while some penalty plays were sent the SEC, the game didn't come down to one play.
Hundreds of students camped out for ESPN’s College GameDay late Friday night and early Saturday morning, hoping to make it on TV. But several people told The Daily Gamecock that what started as a "fun night," ended in poorly controlled crowds, injuries and sidewalks covered in trash.
Freshman wide receiver Mazeo Bennett Jr. has been described as a "quick learner" by coaches and players within the Gamecocks program. Bennett Jr. is the lone freshman starter in a revamped pass-catching corps for South Carolina.
Despite four touchdowns in a rush-heavy game for the Gamecocks, numerous penalties slowed momentum and allowed the Tigers to take the lead in South Carolina's matchup against LSU at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. South Carolina suffered 13 penalties, resulting in a total 123 yards loss.
The South Carolina Gamecocks narrowly lost to No. 16 LSU on Saturday, falling 36-33. The Gamecocks led for most of the contest but committed costly mistakes in the game, including 13 penalties.
'College GameDay' host Rece Davis and betting analyst Steve Coughlin both spoke to the media on Friday afternoon. They gave their insights on the matchup while showing excitement for the atmosphere in Columbia.
