The South Carolina Gamecocks are kicking off the 2025 season with some serious primetime energy! Following the neutral-site opener in Atlanta, the first two home games at Williams-Brice Stadium will be played under the lights.
The Gamecocks will open the 2025 season on August 31, facing Virginia Tech in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Merecedes-Benz Stadium. That matchup is set for 3 p.m. kickoff on ESPN.
Week 2: South Carolina State Bulldogs
After the season opener, the Gamecocks will return home to host South Carolina State on Saturday, September 6 at 7 p.m. The game will stream on SEC Network+ and ESPN+.
This will be the SC State Bulldogs first trip to Williams-Brice Stadium since 2022, when the Gamecocks dominated 50-10. However, SC State is no pushover heading into 2025, as the Bulldogs are coming off of a 9-3 season, including an eight-game win streak to end the regular season.
Week 3: Vanderbilt Commodores
The following week, the lights will stay on as the Gamecocks open SEC play against Vanderbilt on Saturday, September 13. Kickoff will be set for either 7:00 or 7:45 p.m. and will air on either ESPN or SEC Network.
The Commodores had a surprising season last year and are riding some momentum after a 7-6 campaign and a 35-27 win over Georgia Tech in the Birmingham Bowl. South Carolina has owned this matchup for more than a decade and have beaten Vanderbilt 16 straight times, with the last loss coming back in 2008. Last season in Nashville, the Gamecocks rolled to a 28-7 win behind a strong performance from star quarterback LaNorris Sellers and a dominant defensive effort.
Two night games. One electric stadium. And a big chance for the Gamecocks to make a statement early in the season.
Let's light it up, Gamecocks!!