Final decision on USC-Georgia expected Thursday

South Carolina’s game against Georgia will be played at Williams-Brice Stadium, the university confirmed Wednesday evening.

The exact date and kickoff time are expected to be finalized on Thursday, USC said in the following statement:

“The University of South Carolina and its athletics department are continuing to monitor the movements of Hurricane Matthew as it relates to the scheduled football game with the University of Georgia. We are in communication with the National Weather Service, state and local authorities and the SEC regarding potential weather issues.

We anticipate a decision about the game to be made on Thursday. The safety of everyone affected by the storm and the minimization of the impact on emergency personnel are the most important factors in making the decision.

The USC vs. UGA game will be played in Columbia. Currently, kickoff is still slated for 7:30 pm Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium.”

This story was originally published October 5, 2016 at 7:27 PM with the headline "Final decision on USC-Georgia expected Thursday."