The cupcake games are over, folks. The 2-0 South Carolina Gamecocks open SEC play on Saturday against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, who are also undefeated with two wins.
Saturday's game marks the first time since 2023 that the two teams have met, with the Gamecocks holding a 10-7 all-time lead in the series. Here's all the details you need to know for the game.
Mississippi State vs. South Carolina game details
- When: Saturday, Sept. 19
- Where: Williams-Brice Stadium
- Kickoff time: 4:15 p.m.
Saturday's game will kick off at 4:15 p.m. It will mark the second afternoon game for the Gamecocks this season, playing Kent State in Week 1 at 3:30 p.m.
How to watch, live stream and radio info
- Live TV: SEC Network
- Live Streaming: WatchESPN
- Radio: Gamecock Sports Network
- Sirius/XM: Channel 175 or 228 (925 on app)
Saturday afternoon's game will air live on SEC Network, featuring Matt Schumacker and Aaron Murray on the call, with reporter Taylor Davis on the sideline. In addition to airing on SEC Network, the game will stream on WatchESPN.
Mississippi State vs. South Carolina weather forecast
The forecast in Columbia for Saturday is calling for mostly cloudy and humid with a high of 93 degrees with a low of 73. The humidity will make it feel like 96, and there is a 56% chance of rain.
MSU vs. South Carolina injury report
South Carolina got some great injury news ahead of the matchup, as Gamecock stars Jacarrius Peak and Dylan Stewart have been cleared to play. Center Carter Miller is also good to go despite dealing with an injury earlier in the week.
For the Bulldogs, receiver Ayden Williams, linebacker Zakari Tillman and defensive lineman Diesel Maye are out. South Carolina will be without quarterback Lucian Andersn III, reserve defensive back Jalewis Solomon, linebacker AJ Holloway and offensive lineman Josiah Thompson are out.
The Gamecocks are listed as 4-point favorites for the game. Saturday afternoon's contest marks the last home game for South Carolina before going on the road to play at No. 10 Alabama.
South Carolina has already announced that the game is once again a sellout, so Williams-Brice should be rocking to welcome Mississippi State to town.
After a 4-8 season, South Carolina getting a big conference win at home would be a great start to the 2026 season for head coach Shane Beamer and company.
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