South Carolina Football: 5 things to watch during the Garnet and Black Spring Game

South Carolina football plays its annual Garnet and Black Spring Game on Saturday. What should fans be looking for as they watch?

South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer | Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK
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South Carolina football fans will get their first look at the 2024 version of their Gamecocks on Saturday as the annual Garnet and Black Spring Game will kick off at 7:00 PM EST under the lights at Williams-Brice Stadium.

For fans who can't make it out to the game (which is free for everyone), they can stream the action on the SEC Network+ on the ESPN app.

The spring game will be the fans' chance to make their own evaluations (for what they're worth) of the team as they check out the new players, the development of the old players, and the plan laid out by the coaching staff.

It is important not to look too deeply into the spring game as it is a glorified practice scrimmage with some gameday elements, however, there will be plenty to glean on Saturday, as well.

A number of major storylines will be part of the Gamecocks' spring practice finale on Saturday. Here are the top-5 things to watch for South Carolina football fans during the Garnet and Black Spring Game.

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