The Stage is Set
South Carolina heads into Tiger Stadium on Saturday, October 11, for an SEC showdown under the lights against LSU. Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. ET (6:45 p.m. local time) in Baton Rouge, where the Gamecocks will look to make a statement against a Tigers program that has had their number for years. This will be just the 23rd meeting between the two programs. LSU leads the all-time series 19-2-1, with South Carolina's last win dating back to1994. The Tigers escaped Columbia last season in a 36-33 thriller, but the Gamecocks would love to flip the script this time around.
How to Watch
- Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Kickoff: 7:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- TV: SEC Network
- Streaming: ESPN app or any provider carrying SEC Network. You can also create a free account with FuboTV to watch the game.
- Announcers: Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), Cole Cubelic (sideline)
Radio coverage will be available via the Gamecock Radio Network, with live updates and postgame coverage from local stations across South Carolina.
Betting Odds and Lines
As of early this week, oddsmakers have LSU listed as a 9.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 44.5 points. The Tigers are roughly -380 on the money line, while South Carolina sits around +280, a tempting line for those who believe in Shane Beamer's squad to pull an upset in Death Valley.
Recent Trends:
- LSU is 4-1 in the last five games.
- The Tigers are just 2-3 against the spread in that span.
- The total has hit the under in two of LSU's last three home games.
- The offense for South Carolina has shown flashes but remains inconsistent on the road, averaging under 22 points per game away from Williams-Brice last season.
Weather Forecast
It will be a classic Louisiana night, warm and humid but comfortable. Forecasts for Baton Rouge call for sunny skies with a high near 84 degrees with zero chance of rain. It will shape up to be a perfect football weather for fans and players alike.
Prediction
For South Carolina, this game is more than a midseason checkpoint, it's a chance to prove they will belong among the SEC's rising programs. The Gamecocks have improved their talent, leadership, and discipline, but this trip to Death Valley will reveal just how far they have come.
LSU's depth and home-field advantage are difficult to overcome, but South Carolina has shown flashes of a team capable of competing with anyone when it plays clean football. Expect a hard-fought contest through three quarters before the Tigers pull away late.