USC Week Two: Gamecocks Host ECU

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Labor Day is not a day off for the Gamecocks. USC football gets back on the practice field today to continue preparation for this Saturday’s home opener against East Carolina. The Pirates are coming off a season-opening 35-13 win at home against Appalachian State. Last year, the Gamecocks kicked off the season against East Carolina with a 56-37 win. USC is 11-5 all-time against East Carolina. The Pirates last win in the series came the last time ECU visited Williams-Brice Stadium in 1999. East Carolina beat USC 21-3. The Gamecocks finished the ’99 season with an 0-11 record.