https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article317091015.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8aad1b2b-7f17-498a-95fb-5a8a7cc79c6c/1_th.jpg 'Very Geeked up!' There's nothing like the first USC game for Shane Beamer During his first pre-game press conference, University of South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer shared that he's very geeked up, but also has a lot on his mind. The Gamecocks play Kent State Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article317091015.html/video-embed 102 2026-09-02T11:54:24Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article317091170.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e5257aef-ce56-4a17-a9d7-03c618f0eb1c/1_th.jpg No depth chart? Why Shane Beamer is waiting to reveal plans University of South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer isn't a fan of depth charts, but he gives a tip on how to see his starting lineups when the Gamecocks face Kent State for their first game of the season. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article317091170.html/video-embed 52 2026-09-01T19:20:36Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article317091370.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3f82b237-8673-410f-a09f-b6d8077d8cad/1_th.jpg Getting top running backs into a rhythm will be Beamer's plan University of South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer discusses his running backs and how to use them best as the Gamecocks face Kent State in their season opener. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article317091370.html/video-embed 45 2026-09-01T19:27:59Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article317103952.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7657f7fd-26b2-4cd7-91c4-d95aa78b82e1/1_th.jpg Phase 1 of the Williams-Brice renovation is ready The University of South Carolina's Williams-Brice Reimagined project is done with Phase 1 of the project. This phase includes more efficient concessions, more bathrooms and a relocated visiting team locker room. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article317103952.html/video-embed 77 2026-09-02T18:32:57Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article317089099.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bde85277-a91b-4706-98ca-6f5f7945da7d/1_th.jpg Dabo is very confident in QB Christopher Vizzina Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney is confident that Christopher Vizzina will perform well this season, and believes he would have been sought after recruit had he joined the transfer portal. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article317089099.html/video-embed 82 2026-09-01T20:33:35Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article317072377.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/07e2b6b8-2a55-4578-b88d-c66c4a92dd6a/1_th.jpg Columbia police department holds press conference for officer killed in line of duty A Columbia police officer, Chris DeLong, was fatally shot at Southeast Park; another officer was injured. SLED and Richland County are investigating the incident. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article317072377.html/video-embed 431 2026-08-31T13:51:50Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article317088782.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0e4f80b9-2091-4125-be87-33a9279ce720/1_th.jpg NFL players returning to college? 'It's embarrassing,' Dabo says Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney says he is not frustrated with LSU's recruiting decisions and with college teams being able to players from NFL rosters, but is embarrassed at the way eligibility rules are being enforced. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article317088782.html/video-embed 101 2026-09-01T16:54:49Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article317082865.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/421f022e-dc0c-4f34-a0af-882b50287851/1_th.jpg Watch: Fairfield Central's Ty'Quarrius Shannon make spectacular one-handed catch Fairfield Central Griffins receiver Ty'Quarrius Shannon makes a one-handed grab in the first quarter of a game against Chester on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article317082865.html/video-embed 9 2026-09-01T04:03:18Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article317088700.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/97bb6e95-bddd-45ad-8033-1468d42a24f7/1_th.jpg Clemson QB battle will continue into season, Dabo says Clemson head football coach is looking forward to seeing Christopher Vizzina and Tait Reynolds compete for lead quarterback. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article317088700.html/video-embed 94 2026-09-01T16:54:25Z no