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WATCH: It All Starts Up Front for Clemson’s Offense

[gtxvideo vid='VH9Cjcqo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VH9Cjcqo.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: It All Starts Up Front for Clemson's Offense'] Third-ranked Clemson has had no problem scoring lately. In fact, the Tigers are averaging 39 points per game, good for 29th in the nation. Dabo Swinney credits his…

WATCH: “It’s Different” Without Steve Spurrier

[gtxvideo vid='NJRPRdiC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NJRPRdiC.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: "It's Different" Without Steve Spurrier'] One year ago this week, Steve Spurrier hung up the visor and resigned as the head coach at USC. One year later, his former players reflect on life post-Spurrier. Click the…

Gamecock Equestrian Remains No. 8 in NCEA Poll

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — In a week that brought major changes to the NCEA national rankings, the University of South Carolina equestrian team held firm at the No. 8 spot, the organization announced Wednesday. Carolina opened the season at No.…

WATCH: For Clemson, Noon Kickoffs Becoming a Rarity

[gtxvideo vid='HiGXDbPN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HiGXDbPN.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: For Clemson, Noon Kickoffs Becoming a Rarity'] When Clemson faces NC State at noon Saturday, the Tigers will take the field before 7:30 p.m. for the first time since September 17, a 59-0 thrashing of SC…

Former Tiger Sammy Watkins doesn't need surgery on foot

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (ESPN) -- Foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson has recommended that Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins forgo surgery on his injured foot, a source confirmed to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The news was first reported by…

Cam Newton, Jonathan Stewart return to practice for Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (ESPN) -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since receiving a concussion in the fourth quarter of a loss Oct. 2 at Atlanta. Running back Jonathan Stewart also was back…

Baseball America Ranks Gamecock Recruiting Class No. 11 In The Nation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina baseball’s recruiting class has been ranked No. 11 in the nation as announced by Baseball America on Wednesday afternoon. This year’s class features 16 newcomers. 2016 RECRUITING CLASS Wilson Beattie – RHP –…

Fans Invited to Open House at Littlejohn Coliseum

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson fans coming to the football homecoming game against NC State Saturday are invited to view the newly-renovated home of Tiger basketball. The concourse and Burton Gallery of Littlejohn Coliseum will be open from 8 a.m.…

ACC moves women's basketball tournament to South Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Atlantic Coast Conference is moving its women's basketball tournament to South Carolina after relocating it from North Carolina because of a law that restricts the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. League officials…

Gamecocks Unveil New Basketball Floor at Colonial Life Arena

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UNtykUaHoI COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - South Carolina basketball fans will soon notice a brand new court inside the Colonial Life Arena, but it’s what they can’t see that could have the greatest effect on the student-athletes competing on that…

Clemson Falls Short Against No. 14 Charlotte Tuesday

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - The third-ranked Clemson men’s soccer team fell to No. 14 Charlotte by a score of 1-0 on Tuesday night at Historic Riggs Field. With the loss, the Tigers unbeaten streak ends at seven, and they fall to…

Gamecock Women’s Basketball Launches 2016-17 Season Theme

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley announced Tuesday night via Facebook Live that her team will play its 2016-17 season under the theme “100.” In her ninth season leading the Gamecocks, the three-time…

WATCH: Gamecocks Focused on Fixing Offense During Bye Week

[gtxvideo vid='96CvImHV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/96CvImHV.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Gamecocks Using Bye to Work on Offense'] Carolina ranks 128th in the nation (out of 128 FBS schools), but fortunately for USC, a bye week could help smooth over some of the offensive mishaps in the…

WATCH: (3) Clemson Hosts NC State in Battle for Division's First Place

[gtxvideo vid='pDX07wDW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pDX07wDW.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Clemson Hosts NC State in Battle for First Place'] Third-ranked Clemson risks its top spot in the ACC's Atlantic Division Saturday afternoon when it hosts NC State. Click the video to watch Greg Brzozowski's story from…

Irmo's Dustin Johnson Named PGA Tour Player of the Year

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (PGA Tour) – The PGA TOUR announced Tuesday that Dustin Johnson has been named the 2016 PGA TOUR Player of the Year as voted on by the TOUR’s membership for the 2015-16 season. PGA TOUR members…

USC Women's Soccer Moves Up To No. 2 In NSCAA Poll

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s soccer continued its historic climb up the NSCAA Top-25, grabbing the No. 2 spot in the coaches’ poll that was released Tuesday afternoon. The Gamecocks (13-0-1), who earned the program’s previous highest…

Bucs beat Panthers 17-14 on last-second field goal by Aguayo

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Roberto Aguayo's shaky rookie season got a big lift Monday night. The rookie made up for missing two earlier field goals by converting a 38-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Tampa Bay Buccaneers…

Gamecocks Battle FIU To 0-0 Draw In Miami

MIAMI, Fla. (USC SID) - South Carolina (7-3 overall, 2-0-1 C-USA) extended its unbeaten streak to seven matches after playing FIU (3-6-2 overall, 1-2-1 C-USA) to a 0-0 draw in Miami on Monday night. The game was originally scheduled for…

Noon Kickoff Set for South Carolina-UMass

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 10, 2016) (USC SID) – The October 22 non-conference matchup between South Carolina and UMass will kick at Noon ET, the SEC announced Monday. SEC Network will televise the first gridiron meeting between the two schools. Here…

14 Gamecocks Named 2015-16 NFCA Scholar-Athletes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The South Carolina softball team in 2015-16 had 14 of its students make the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Easton Scholar-Athlete listing, as the organization released its academic awards for the 2015-16 academic year. Of the…

Georgia Tops USC, 28-14 Sunday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Nick Chubb ran for 121 yards and two touchdowns and Georgia bounced back from a Hail Mary loss to Tennessee to beat South Carolina 28-14 on Sunday in a game pushed back a day because of…

Video: Gamecock Players Sound Off After Georgia Loss

A somber and frustrated group of Gamecocks players spoke after Carolina's 28-14 loss to Georgia Sunday. Hear from quarterback Perry Orth, linebackers T.J. Holloman and Bryson Allen-Williams, and wide receiver Deebo Samuel as USC heads into…

Will Muschamp's Postgame Comments After Third-Straight Loss

After dropping their third straight game, Will Muschamp discussed where the Gamecocks need to go next entering their bye week at 2-4. Click the video above to hear the USC head coach's comments following Sunday's 28-14…

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