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

South Carolina’s football season kicks off with a daunting test against Kent State, a team coming off a 5-7 campaign and led by returning QB Dru DeShields. Despite their talent on both sides of the ball, the Golden Flashes have never beaten an SEC opponent—and South Carolina is heavily favored to dominate in this home opener. With high expectations for their new offensive system and a stacked defense, the Gamecocks look poised to make a statement early in the 2026 season. 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/a329609d7a89f33a