🏈 The highly anticipated 122nd edition of the South Carolina vs. Clemson football rivalry is set to take place this Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium.
The home team, the South Carolina Gamecocks (4-7, 1-7 SEC), are eager to upset the Clemson Tigers (6-5, 4-4 ACC) for the second straight year. A victory would mark their third win in the last four meetings against their upstate rivals.
Recent Form and Momentum
Both teams enter the contest fresh off significant wins. Head Coach Dabo Swinney’s Tigers are riding a three-game winning streak, having most recently dominated Furman with a convincing 45-10 victory last week. Coach Shane Beamer’s Gamecocks snapped a five-game skid themselves, earning a dominant 51-7 win over Coastal Carolina, giving them a much-needed morale boost heading into the rivalry game.
Player Availability Update
While neither team is obligated to release weekly injury reports for non-conference games, some key player updates have surfaced:
* Clemson: Redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Stephiylan Green and true freshman quarterback Trenton Denson were included on the travel roster. Denson, noted for his running ability, may see action in specialized packages behind starting quarterback Cade Klubnik.
* South Carolina: The Gamecocks will welcome back two significant players who missed their last outing: edge rusher Dylan Stewart and wide receiver Nyck Harbor.
Team Captains
Both teams have named their captains for this momentous game:
* South Carolina: Defensive linemen Bryan Thomas Jr. and Nick Barrett, tight end Brady Hunt, and offensive lineman Trovon Baugh.
* Clemson: Wide receiver Antonio Williams, running back Adam Randall, and defensive tackles Peter Woods and Demonte Capehart. Notably, Williams (Irmo), Randall (Myrtle Beach), and Capehart (Hartsville) are all native South Carolina players.
On-Field Style
The teams will be decked out in the following uniforms for the rivalry spectacle:
* South Carolina: White helmets with white face masks, paired with black jerseys and black pants featuring their traditional garnet and white stripes.
* Clemson: Orange helmets, white jerseys, and orange pants.