South Carolina will test metal detectors at some entrances to Williams-Brice Stadium starting with Saturday’s game against Missouri.
The SEC mandated over the summer that all conference schools have metal detectors at all football game entrances before the 2020 season. The rule came out of a proposal from the conference’s working group on event security.
“Creating as safe an environment as possible where fans can have an enjoyable experience in our venues is paramount to our game day operations,” South Carolina athletics director Ray Tanner said in a statement released by the school. “At South Carolina and around the SEC, we are always looking at our security measures to make sure they meet the standards set by the local, regional and national authorities who help guide our decision-making on security issues.