Gamecocks Kick Off with Big Upgrades | South Carolina Gamecocks Football News

South Carolina Gamecocks kick off their 2026 season at home against Kent State, with high expectations and a packed Williams-Brice Stadium. Fans get upgraded game-day vibes: expanded beer and seltzer options, including Miller Lite, Bud Light, and Topo Chico, plus Surfside as an official partner. Two drinks per sale, alcohol sales end after the third quarter (SEC standard). The stadium’s $350M renovation delivers wider concourses, refreshed restrooms — now seven and a half times more for women — and new grab-and-go spots. Coach Shane Beamer’s strong opener record (4-1) adds to the hype. Kickoff: 12:45 PM ET on SEC Network. 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/0e5b8e251ec10c79