The South Carolina Gamecocks will go head-to-head with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Saturday, November 22, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, with kickoff scheduled for 4:15 PM. This matchup will serve as the first of two final non-conference home games for the Gamecocks as they look to finish the season strong, currently holding a record of 3-7 (1-7 SEC) against Coastal Carolina’s 6-4 (5-2 Sun Belt).
This week’s game holds added significance, marking South Carolina’s first contest since September not against a top-15 opponent—an important shift as they aim to regain momentum before facing their rival, Clemson, in the Palmetto Bowl next week. The stakes are high beyond bowl eligibility, as pride in state bragging rights is on the line, with South Carolina, Coastal Carolina, and Clemson being the only FBS schools in South Carolina.
Television coverage for the game will be on the SEC Network, featuring Dave Neal as the play-by-play announcer and Fozzy Whitaker providing analysis, while Morgan Uber will be reporting from the sidelines. The Gamecock Sports Radio Network will also cover the matchup, with veteran announcers Todd Ellis and Tommy Suggs leading the commentary.
Prior to the game, South Carolina will honor its 23 seniors, acknowledging their contributions to the program. Notable names include quarterback Luke Doty and linebacker Demon Clowney, who have been pivotal to the team’s journey this season.
The Gamecocks are looking to harness the encouragement from their close games this season despite standing at 3-7. They have often been competitive, leading or staying within a touchdown of their opponents during the fourth quarter in numerous matches. Coach Shane Beamer’s squad knows the importance of securing a win against Coastal Carolina to solidify their standing as the top program in the state and to finish the season on a positive note.
With both teams keen on a decisive victory, fans can anticipate an exciting and closely contested matchup on Saturday.