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Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Morgan Moriarty"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tennessee vs. South Carolina: How to watch, weather, injuries, announcers and more</title><link>https://garnetandcocky.com/tennessee-vs-south-carolina-how-to-watch-weather-injuries-announcers-and-more-01m5qa4z9qth?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Morgan Moriarty</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5qa4z9qth</guid><description>Can the Gamecocks improve to 4-3 on the season? </description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:04:40 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2464,h_1386,x_0,y_68/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m5qafrw238p60z7972.jpg" caption="Oct 10, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA;  South Carolina Gamecocks running back Matt Fuller (28) rushes with the ball while Florida Gators jack Jayden Woods (0) tackles during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.  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Mandatory Credit: David Brytus-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Morgan Moriarty"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>New AP Poll: Miami, Ohio State, BYU, Tennessee on the rise after a thrilling Week 7</title><link>https://garnetandcocky.com/new-ap-poll-miami-ohio-state-byu-tennessee-on-the-rise-after-a-thrilling-week-7-01m58mycdrjb?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Morgan Moriarty</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m58mycdrjb</guid><description>A look at where things stand in the latest AP Poll. </description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:31:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4986,h_2804,x_0,y_277/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m58ngjpre7yxmyyfg7.jpg" caption="Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA;  Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Dejuan Lane (10) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Neyland Stadium.  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Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Morgan Moriarty"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tennessee vs. South Carolina: Spread slightly shifts to Vols after win over Alabama</title><link>https://garnetandcocky.com/tennessee-vs-south-carolina-spread-slightly-shifts-to-vols-after-win-over-alabama-01m580w5h7b4?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Morgan Moriarty</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m580w5h7b4</guid><description>The Gamecocks opened as slight underdogs for the Week 8 contest.</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:33:24 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_354/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m581391fay8qk4qtdf.jpg" caption="Oct 10, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA;  South Carolina Gamecocks players gesture towards fans after a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Morgan Moriarty"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Best college football games to watch during South Carolina Gamecocks&#39; bye week</title><link>https://garnetandcocky.com/best-college-football-games-to-watch-during-south-carolina-gamecocks-bye-week-01m558yx3914?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Morgan Moriarty</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m558yx3914</guid><description>A look at some of the best games to watch during Week 7. </description><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:57:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5503,h_3095,x_0,y_69/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m55986pmbrpcvtyx5k.jpg" caption="Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre (12) looks for an open receiver during a college football game against Arkansas at Donald W. 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Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Morgan Moriarty"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>South Carolina&#39;s latest bowl projection has Shane Beamer playing a familiar foe</title><link>https://garnetandcocky.com/south-carolina-s-latest-bowl-projection-has-shane-beamer-playing-a-familiar-foe-01m4y80yh9tx?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Morgan Moriarty</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4y80yh9tx</guid><description>The Gamecocks are back on track to make a bowl game. </description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:26:22 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3804,h_2139,x_0,y_76/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m4y89gq96y2vr1k70q.jpg" caption="Oct 10, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA;  South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Nyck Harbor (8) celebrates a touchdown with tight end Brady Hunt (87) and wide receiver Donovan Murph (6) against the Florida Gators during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.  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