First four games of 2026 present an opportunity for the Gamecocks
South Carolina's 2026 football schedule is again brutal with six of the 12 teams the Gamecocks face being College Football Playoff participants in either 2024 or 2025. Justin Lyles, Matt Anderson and Alex Jones, however, point out on the Late Night Gamecock Show that there is a chance for a good start with a manageable September slate.