Gamecocks Host Vanderbilt in SEC Opener
The No. 11/10 South Carolina Gamecocks (2-0, 0-0 SEC) kick off their 2025 conference schedule by hosting the RV/RV Vanderbilt Commodores (2-0, 0-0 SEC) on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Game time is set for 7:45 pm.
Broadcast Information
The game will be televised on SEC Network with Tom Hart on play-by-play and former Vanderbilt QB Jordan Rodgers providing color commentary. Cole Cubelic will be on the sidelines. Elite Media Radio has the national radio broadcast with Mike Morgan and Chuck Oliver. The Gamecock Sports Radio Network features Todd Ellis (play-by-play) and Tommy Suggs (analyst), with Chet Tucker as the sideline reporter.
Gamecocks' Recent Performance
Last week, the Gamecocks defeated FCS in-state rival South Carolina State 38-10. Vicari Swain had two punt return touchdowns, and Jaron Willis added a fumble return for a score. LaNorris Sellers connected with Vandrevius Jacobs for a 35-yard touchdown pass. The Carolina defense limited the Bulldogs to 270 total yards.
Season Opener Victory
South Carolina opened the 2025 season with a 24-11 win over Virginia Tech at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Fred Johnson and Vicari Swain earned SEC Player of the Week honors. LaNorris Sellers completed 12-of-19 passes for 209 yards and a touchdown, adding another score on the ground.
Looking for a 3-0 Start
The Gamecocks aim for their first 3-0 start since 2012, when they began the season with six consecutive wins. In that 2012 season, they started with a win at Vanderbilt before defeating East Carolina, UAB, Missouri, Kentucky, and Georgia.
The Winning Streak
The Gamecocks have an eight-game regular-season winning streak. They concluded the 2024 season with six straight victories, including wins over Oklahoma, No. 10 Texas A&M, No. 24 Vanderbilt, No. 24 Missouri, Wofford, and No. 12 Clemson. This streak continued with wins over Virginia Tech and South Carolina State in 2025.
Dominance Over Vanderbilt
South Carolina has won the last 16 games against Vanderbilt and 23 of the last 25 meetings. Against Division I FBS opponents with at least 10 all-time meetings, the Gamecocks have their best winning percentage against Vanderbilt, winning 30 of 34 contests.
Marty & McGee Highlight the Game
Marty & McGee have noted that the South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt game could have significant implications in the Heisman race. They consider it a "sneaky Heisman game."
Vanderbilt's Perspective
The Commodores also enter this matchup with a 2-0 record, coming off a 44-20 win against Virginia Tech. Diego Pavia led the Vanderbilt offense in the victory.
How to Watch
The South Carolina-Vanderbilt game will be broadcast on SEC Network. Fans can watch the game for free online using the DirecTV free trial, or by purchasing a monthly subscription to Fubo TV or Sling.
