First look at South Carolina vs. Clemson: Betting odds, TV details, more
It all comes down to this.
South Carolina is 4-7 with no bowl game in sight. Clemson is 6-5 and bowl-eligible, but out of reach of an ACC Championship game or College Football Playoff berth. There’s not much riding on Saturday’s rivalry game between the Gamecocks and Tigers — except for bragging rights.
Here’s everything you need to know for this weekend:
How to watch South Carolina vs. Clemson
When: Noon Saturday
Where: Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina
TV/stream: SEC Network and the ESPN app
Series history: South Carolina is 44-73-4 against Clemson since the first matchup in 1896. The teams have played every year since 1909 (besides 2020). The Gamecocks won last season’s game 17-14 in Clemson.
Betting odds
USC opened as a 5.5-point underdog against the Tigers, according to the VegasInsider consensus line that factors in multiple sportsbooks, but the line has quickly moved to 1.5 points in favor of the Gamecocks. The over/under for total points scored is 53.5.
About South Carolina
USC’s 2025 season has been a disappointment. The Gamecocks entered the year at No. 13 in the AP Top 25, and jumped to No. 10 after a 24-11 season opener victory Aug. 31 in Atlanta against Virginia Tech. A 1-7 SEC record, two fired assistant coaches and loads of heartbreak followed.
The Gamecocks had their best offensive game of the year Saturday against Coastal Carolina, putting up a season-high 579 yards in a 51-7 win. With a win against Clemson, USC can turn the page to 2026 with a two-game winning streak and a victory over the rival Tigers.
About Clemson
The Tigers also faced their fair share of disappointments this year. Clemson started the year ranked No. 4 in the country before a 17-10 loss to LSU at home Aug. 30. The Tigers went on to lose four of their next seven games before picking up back-to-back wins against Florida State and No. 19 Louisville to round out a 4-4 ACC record.
Clemson beat Furman 45-10 to earn bowl eligibility Saturday. They’ll play one more game this year no matter what happens against the Gamecocks.
Players to watch: Gamecocks and Tigers
South Carolina
LaNorris Sellers, QB: Sellers was once a Heisman hopeful, but his numbers this season didn’t live up to the lofty expectations. He’s thrown for 1,782 yards with nine touchdowns and six interceptions. He’s been sacked 37 times (second-most among Division I FBS quarterbacks). However, Sellers has played some of his best football the last two weeks under interim play caller Mike Furrey. Regardless of how he plays against Clemson, the bigger reason to watch Sellers is because of his future plans. He’s said he’ll keep quiet until after the season’s over about his decision to enter the NFL Draft, hit the portal or return to USC.
Dylan Stewart, edge rusher: Stewart is another player to watch for reasons unrelated to his on-field play. USC’s most prolific pass rusher, Stewart’s had a solid year. He’s recorded 31 tackles, 4.5 sacks and three forced fumbles in nine games played this season. But it’s most important to watch Stewart’s health status. He was a game-time decision prior to the Texas A&M game and played, but missed the Coastal Carolina game due to the same nagging issue, according to Shane Beamer. He’s expected back this weekend. Whether he chooses to play or sit out could indicate what his future plans with USC might be.
Clemson
Cade Klubnik, QB: Klubnik hasn’t had the year people expected out of him. Similar to Sellers, the Texas product was expected to compete for a Heisman trophy and a top spot in the 2026 NFL Draft. With 2,482 yards and 16 touchdowns (all his lowest since becoming the starter in 2023), plus games missed due to injury, Klubnik is no longer the prize of QB-needy NFL teams. He’s also out of eligibility. Besides Clemson’s currently undecided bowl game, which Klubnik could decide to sit out, the game against USC might be his last in a Clemson jersey.
Will Heldt, DE: A junior transfer from Purdue, Heldt has been a dominant pass rusher for the Tigers this season. He’s recorded 35 tackles and six sacks, and has only played in three games this year without recording at least half a sack. USC’s underperforming offensive line has been banged up all year (and is still missing Cason Henry), meaning Heldt could find himself in the Gamecock backfield a lot this weekend.
South Carolina football 2025 schedule
- Aug. 31: South Carolina 24, Virginia Tech 11
- Sept. 6: USC 38, SC State 10
- Sept. 13: Vanderbilt 31, USC 7
- Sept. 20: Missouri 29, USC 20
- Sept. 27: USC 35, Kentucky 13
- Oct. 11: LSU 20, USC 10
- Oct. 18: Oklahoma 26, USC 7
- Oct. 25: Alabama 29, USC 22
- Nov. 1: Ole Miss 30, USC 14
- Nov. 15: Texas A&M 31, USC 30
- Nov. 22: USC 51, Coastal Carolina 7
- Nov. 29 vs. Clemson - Noon (SEC Network)
