South Carolina football vs. Vanderbilt: How to watch, betting odds, weather report, series history
The No. 11 South Carolina Gamecocks (2-0) return to Williams-Brice Stadium this Saturday to open SEC play against the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-0). Shane Beamer's squad has rolled through the first two weeks with a 24-11 over Virginia Tech and a 38-10 victory against SC State, but now the real grind of conference football begins.
Last season, South Carolina defeated Vanderbilt in Nashville 28-7, and the Gamecocks haven't lost to the Commodores since 2008. This time around, the home crowd will be rallying behind them under the lights at Williams-Brice.
How to Watch South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt
- When: Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7:45 p.m. ET
- Where: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, S.C.
- TV/Stream: SEC Network, ESPN app, or you can sign up for a free FuboTV account to watch the game.
- Series history: South Carolina leads the all-time series 30-4. The two teams have met every year since 1992, with Vanderbilt’s last victory coming in 2008 (24-17 in Nashville).
Betting Odds
According to FanDuel, South Carolina enters as a 4.5-point favorite over Vanderbilt, with the over/under set at 48.5 points. ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Gamecocks a 65.1% chance to win.
Weather Report
The current forecast in Columbia calls for clear skies on Saturday night with temperatures dipping into the mid-70s around kickoff. No rain is expected for this game, so fans should be treated to ideal football weather.
South Carolina Gamecocks
The Gamecocks are off to a 2-0 start for the 2025 campaign with wins over Virginia Tech and SC State. Special teams play has been a difference-maker early, including multiple punt return touchdowns by Vicari Swain. South Carolina enters Week 3 ranked No. 11 in the AP Top 25, as LaNorris Sellers continues to settle in as the team's leader under center.
Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt opens the season with a 45-3 victory over Charleston Southern before pulling off an impressive 44-20 road win at Virginia Tech. Quarterback Diego Pavia led the charge, overcoming an early 17-0 deficit by sparking 34 unanswered points in the first half. Under fifth-year head coach Clark Lea, the Commodores are looking to build on last year's 7-6 season, which included a Birmingham Bowl win over Georgia Tech.
What's at Stake
For South Carolina, this game is about setting the tone in SEC play. A win would push them to 3-0 heading into a road trip to Missouri the following week before returning home against Kentucky. For Vanderbilt, it's a chance to end a 17-year drought against the Gamecocks and make an early statement in the conference.
Saturday night in Columbia, it won't just be another game, it is the start of the SEC grind. And for the Gamecocks, this is where the season really begins.