Gamecocks Face Kent State in Season Opener | South Carolina Gamecocks Football News

South Carolina’s football season kicks off Saturday at 12:45 PM ET against Kent State — a pivotal test for the Gamecocks as they aim to rebound from last year’s 4-8 campaign. New offensive coordinator Kendal Briles joins QB LaNorris Sellers, who threw for over 2,400 yards and 13 TDs but also tossed 8 picks. The team’s depth is thin after losing two WRs and a tackle in fall camp. Kent State, coming off a five-win season that snapped a 21-game losing streak, brings in QB Dru DeShields (18 TDs, 3 INTs) and All-American returner DaRealyst Clark. Their defense, ranked 127th nationally, will be a major weakness. This marks only the second meeting between the schools — South Carolina won back in 1995 — and it’s shaping up to be a wild opener. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96e7969ea68f8931