Sep 2, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; A South Carolina Gamecocks flag is waved. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
South Carolina football is just over a week away from its 2021 season opener against Eastern Illinois. That first matchup will take place under the lights of Williams-Brice Stadium before a sold out crowd that’s anxious to see how new head coach Shane Beamer will fare in Columbia.
While there are still question marks leading into game one, the Gamecocks will undoubtedly be favored when they take on EIU. The Panthers have won just five times in their last 30 tries, including going a combined 2-16 over the last two seasons.