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The Gamecocks are home at Williams-Brice Stadium. Friends or family driving into Columbia for the game? Send them this page, or find a ride into town.
South Carolina football: Forever to Thee
The "2001" entrance at Williams-Brice Stadium is one of the best in the country, and when "Sandstorm" hits, 80,000 white towels start spinning and the upper deck starts to sway. Add the Cockaboose railroad tailgates and you have a game day that Gamecock fans carry with them on every road trip.
2026 South Carolina Gamecocks football schedule
| Date | Opponent | Where | Time / Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 | vs Kent State | Columbia, SC | Home | W 57-0 |
| Sat, Sep 12 | vs Towson | Columbia, SC | Home | W 45-9 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | vs Mississippi State | Columbia, SC | Home | L 34-41 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | at Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Away | L 18-49 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | vs Kentucky | Columbia, SC | Home | L 34-35 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | at Florida | Gainesville, FL | Away | W 38-19 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs Tennessee | Columbia, SC | Home | W 27-24 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | at Oklahoma | Norman, OK | Away | W 42-25 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | vs Texas A&M | Columbia, SC | Home | 3:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Nov 14 | at Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Away | 7:45 PM ET |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Georgia | Columbia, SC | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 28 | at Clemson | Clemson, SC | Away | Time TBA |
Kickoff times shown in ET (Columbia time). Times marked TBA are set by the TV networks 6 to 12 days before the game.
South Carolina away-game road trips from Columbia
| Game day | Route | Distance | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 26 | Columbia to Tuscaloosa, AL | 415 mi | 6 hr 30 min | |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Columbia to Gainesville, FL | 358 mi | 5 hr 45 min | |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Columbia to Norman, OK | 1,068 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Columbia to Fayetteville, AR | 911 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Nov 28 | Columbia to Clemson, SC | 133 mi | 2 hr 15 min | Find a ride |
Most students leave late Friday or early Saturday and head back Sunday. A full car splits the gas four or five ways.
How ThumbRides works for away games
- 1Drivers post their open seats. Already driving to the game? Post the trip from Columbia with your departure time and a per-seat share of the gas.
- 2Riders claim a seat. Search the route, check the driver's profile and reviews, and request a seat. No car on campus needed.
- 3Split the gas, enjoy the game. Pay the driver directly. ThumbRides is free and never takes a cut.
Frequently asked questions
How do South Carolina students get to away games?
Most drive. ThumbRides lets Gamecocks fans who are already driving from Columbia post their open seats, and students without a car grab one and split the gas. There are no booking fees.
When do rides to South Carolina away games leave?
For a Saturday game most cars leave Columbia late Friday or early Saturday morning, depending on the distance and kickoff time, and come back Sunday.
Which 2026 South Carolina away games are drivable?
Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL (415 mi); Florida in Gainesville, FL (358 mi); Clemson in Clemson, SC (133 mi). The longest drive is Alabama at about 6 hr 30 min.
What does it cost?
ThumbRides is free. The driver sets a per-seat share of the gas, within the IRS cost-sharing limit, and riders pay the driver directly. ThumbRides never takes a cut.
Is it safe to ride with another student?
Drivers and riders have profiles with verified phone numbers, reviews, and vehicle details, and every trip can be shared live with a friend or parent.
Got a car and a ticket?
Fill your empty seats with Gamecocks fans and let them cover the gas.