USC Player Quotes
USC players still reveling in the first win of the season, but also taking time to reflect.
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Vanderbilt Just Misses Big Upset
Vanderbilt turned the ball over on downs with 1:47 to go when Jordan Matthews couldn’t handle a fourth-down pass from Jordan Rodgers. Gamecocks defensive back D.J. Swearinger appeared to grab Matthews’ arm before the ball arrived.
Shaw Talks Injury After Thursday Win
Connor Shaw returned to the field in the 3rd quarter during USC’s season opening win against Vanderbilt. The Gamecocks beat the Commodores 17-13 to win their 13th consecutive season opening game.
SC State Wins Big At Georgia Dome
Richard Cue passed for 300 yards and three touchdowns to lead South Carolina State to a 33-6 rout of Georgia State on Thursday in the season opener for both teams.
Lattimore Leads USC To Season Opening Win
Junior running back Marcus Lattimore rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns to lead ninth-ranked South Carolina to a 17-13 victory over Vanderbilt on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams at Vanderbilt Stadium.
Panthers Drop Final Exhibition To Pittsburgh
Charlie Batch completed 11 of 14 passes for 102 yards and a touchdown to bolster his hopes of playing a 15th NFL season, and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers 17-16 in their preseason finale Thursday night.
Clemens playing in amateur golf tournament
LORIS, S.C. (AP) — Just a few hours after throwing a baseball again, Roger Clemens is on a South Carolina golf course chasing a golf ball.
Confident Vanderbilt ready for No. 9 Gamecocks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Going into their second season together, James Franklin says his Vanderbilt Commodores are so confident they feel they could beat the NFL’s Green Bay Packers with a home-field advantage.
USC Opens Gamecock Store in Charleston
The University is setting up shop on the coast, literally.
USC is opening a Welcome Center in downtown Charleston.
NC State must solve another SEC ‘D’ in opener
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — So much for starting slow. North Carolina State is facing another huge challenge in its first game.
