Perfect Records Clash in Historic Rivalry | Columbia News

Two undefeated SEC rivals collide this Saturday in Columbia as South Carolina and Mississippi State kick off conference play with high stakes and historic rivalry energy. The Gamecocks, who blew out Towson after a weather delay thanks to Vicari Swain’s punt return TDs, face the Bulldogs, rolling into the matchup after a dominant road win over Minnesota. With the all-time series favoring South Carolina 10-7 and last year’s meeting fresh in memory, fans can expect fireworks at Williams-Brice Stadium — especially since it’s Family Weekend and First Responder Appreciation Day. Don’t miss this must-watch showdown on the SEC Network at 4:15 PM ET. 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.Sources:https://www.wistv.com/2026/09/14/south-carolina-mississippi-state-put-perfect-starts-stake-sec-opener/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/55e0b3c4278337e6 Report issues to [email protected].