Venue & Kickoff
Location: Williams–Brice Stadium, Columbia, South Carolina
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast: SEC Network+ / ESPN+
Capacity: 77,559 (expected sellout — all season tickets sold)
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Hot, partly cloudy evening
High/Low: 91°F / 70°F
Wind: Light, 4–6 mph
Precipitation: ~24% chance earlier in the day; minimal impact expected at kickoff
Impact: Warm, humid conditions could test depth; later start should ease heat stress
Injury Report
South Carolina Gamecocks
DB Judge Collier – Doubtful (knee sprain)
LB JT Geer – Doubtful (upper body)
WR Jared Brown – Questionable (undisclosed)
TE Michael Smith – Questionable (undisclosed)
DL Dylan Stewart – Expected to play (minor knock)
DL Myles Norwood – Expected to play (minor knock)
DB Gerald Kilgore – Expected to play (minor knock)
South Carolina State Bulldogs
No major injuries reported
Recent Form
South Carolina: 7 straight regular-season wins dating back to 2024; first AP Top 10 ranking since 2014
SC State: Defending MEAC champions; 9–3 in 2024; opened 2025 with late game-winning drive vs. Wofford
Key Player Matchups
QB LaNorris Sellers (SCAR) vs. QB William Atkins IV / Ryan Stubblefield (SCSU)
Sellers: 209 pass yds, 1 TD; 25 rush yds, 1 TD vs. VT
Atkins/Stubblefield: Combined 309 pass yds, 1 TD vs. Wofford
WR Nyck Harbor (SCAR) vs. CB Jarod Washington (SCSU)
Harbor: 3 rec, 99 yds, 1 TD vs. VT
Washington: Preseason All-MEAC selection
EDGE Dylan Stewart / Bryan Thomas Jr. (SCAR) vs. SC State Offensive Tackles
Stewart/Thomas: Multiple pressures vs. VT; SC State allowed 5 sacks vs. Wofford
RB Oscar Adaway III (SCAR) vs. LB Josh Barker (SCSU)
Adaway: 60 rush yds on 14 carries vs. VT
Barker: Preseason All-MEAC; anchors run defense
Series History
All-Time: South Carolina leads 3–0
Last Meeting: SCAR 50–10 (2022; game moved up due to hurricane)
Average Margin: +33.0 points for Gamecocks
Betting Trends
South Carolina: 7–2 ATS in last 9 games; OVER in 5 of last 6 home games
SC State: Lost 20 straight road games; 6–1 ATS in Week 2 games
Head-to-Head: SCAR 3–0 SU, 2–1 ATS vs. SCSU
Game Odds
South Carolina State Bulldogs 50.5
South Carolina Gamecocks – 37.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
