Sep 2, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; A South Carolina Gamecocks flag is waved. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
The South Carolina football team opens the Shane Beamer era on Saturday night under the bright lights of Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks will take on the Eastern Illinois Panthers looking to get off to a 1-0 start on the year, ending what’s currently a six-game losing skid for the program.
South Carolina welcomes in a new feeling of excitement surrounding the start of the campaign, as coach Beamer and his new staff have breathed life into a fanbase that was beaten down over the last few seasons.