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USC Kickoff: Skai Moore, the 2017 comeback kid

After sitting out the 2016 season with a herniated disc in his neck, USC linebacker Skai Moore returns to a Gamecock defense that certainly needs his help.

Newberry faces The Citadel Saturday in Charleston

Newberry travels to Charleston Saturday night for its 41st all-time matchup with The Citadel and first since 1997.

Benedict kicks off 2017 season Saturday evening

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The benedict Tigers will kick off its 2017 season, after a long preseason filled with optimism, preseason player recognition and some high expectations. Benedict opens the 2017 season Saturday against Livingstone College in the Palmetto Capital…

USC Kickoff: RNE's TJ Brunson to start for hometown Gamecocks

On Saturday, Richland Northeast grad TJ Brunson will get to start for his hometown Gamecocks. Greg Brzozowski has the story of the local linebacker who almost didn't go to South Carolina.

USC Kickoff: How good is NC State?

The Gamecocks open the season Saturday against the NC State Wolfpack, but just how good are the Pack and what do Gamecock fans need to look out for? Mike Gillespie and Greg Brzozowski take a closer look at USC's opening opponent.

USC Kickoff: Gamecocks do the bad joke challenge

USC defensive lineman Dante Sawyer and linebacker Bryson Allen-Williams compete in the Bad Joke Challenge.

USC Kickoff: David Cloninger, Langston Moore preview 2017 season

The Charleston Post and Courier's David Cloninger and Gamecock Radio Network's Langston Moore join ABC Columbia Sports Director Mike Gillespie to preview the 2017 Gamecock football season.

USC Kickoff: Stopping the run, a team effort

The Gamecocks ranked 90th against the rush last season, so USC spent most of the offseason figuring out a way to stop the ground attack. Will Muschamp says it comes down to a total team effort, not just the boys upfront.

USC Kickoff: Which running back will carry the load for the Gamecocks?

The Gamecocks have a loaded backfield with Rico Dowdle, Ty'Son Williams and AJ Turner all getting carries in 2017. So who will get the bulk of the load? Mike and Greg take a look at Carolina's running backs.

USC Kickoff: A look at the Gamecock wide receivers

Wide receiver is the deepest position on this Gamecock roster, and if Deebo Samuel can stay healthy, this unit might be the best its been in a long time at USC. Mike Gillespie and Greg Brzozowski preview Carolina's wideouts.

USC Kickoff: Jake Bentley leads Carolina into 2017 season

Jake Bentley prepares to start in his sophomore season for the Gamecocks. Mike Gillespie and Greg Brzozowski look at what changes for Bentley in 2017.

Porter-Gaud powers past Wilson Hall

Wilson Hall wasn't able to find the end zone all night against last year's SCISA 3A state runner-up, falling to the Cyclones 23-3.

Cardinal Newman completes late comeback to best Trinity-Byrnes

Cardinal Newman allowed a Trinity-Byrnes go-ahead touchdown with less than five minutes to go in the fourth quarter, but when the Titans missed the extra point, the Cardinals capitalized.

USC Kickoff: A recap of the 2016 season and breakdown of 2017 schedule

As the 2017 season begins, Mike Gillespie and Greg Brzozowski take a look back at Carolina's 2016 season, look ahead to the 2017 schedule, and show you the best of what they heard from Will Muschamp this offseason.

Hammond hammers Laurence Manning 35-21

The Skyhawks are still soaring in the start of 2017, taking down previously unbeaten Lawrence Manning 35-21 in their week two contest.

Columbia can't be stopped against C.A. Johnson

The Capitals picked up their first win of the new year and will look to duplicate the result when they face Lee Central next Friday. The Hornets will try to avoid an 0-3 start when they travel to North for their week three contest.

South Aiken storms past Swansea

The Thoroughbreds blew past the Tigers Friday night, scoring early and often, while keeping their visitors off the board entirely.

Gilbert stays perfect to start the season, beats River Bluff

Gilbert improved to 3-0 in 2017 Friday night, building a big lead and never looking back against River Bluff (1-2) 44-16.

Gamecocks win overtime thriller with Notre Dame, 1-0

The eleventh-ranked USC women's soccer team edged Notre Dame Friday, 1-0 in an incredible win on the road Friday night.

Lexington outlasts Brookland-Cayce in 2 OT

Lexington and Brookland-Cayce needed not just one, but two overtimes to decide a winner Friday night in a matchup featuring early undefeated teams.

Will Muschamp watches Spring Valley, Tindall top RNE

On the eve of the Gamecocks season opener against NC State in Charlotte, Will Muschamp was out on the recruiting trail, on the sidelines at Harry Parone Stadium, watching Spring Valley (3-0) handle Richland Northeast (1-2) 45-7.

Sumter shuts out Goose Creek

The Fighting Gamecocks continue their strong start to 2017 by improving to 3-0 and keeping Goose Creek off the scoreboard entirely Friday night, getting past the Gators 31-0.

Joyner leads upset over Dutch Fork

Gamecock commit and four-star QB Dakereon Joyner scored four rushing touchdowns to lead Fort Dorchester to an upset 41-25 win over Dutch Fork in a matchup featuring the top two 5A football teams in South Carolina.