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Clemson to honor the military as part of its game with Charleston Southern
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson will wearing the purple uniforms when they face Charleston Southern at high noon at Memorial Stadium. This game is part of Military Appreciation Day and the purple uniforms are worn in reverence to the Purple Heart, the oldest United States military decoration. Clemson's origin is that of a military school and beginning with the first graduating class of 1896, more than 10,000 Clemson men and women have served in the armed forces.
South Carolina wins its exhibition game with Wake Forest 78-69
ROCK HILL, S.C. — The South Carolina men's basketball team defeated Wake Forest 78-69 in The Scout Exhibition at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center. Carolina led 39-34 at halftime and actually led by as many as 17 before Wake Forest made a late run, cutting the deficit to just five with 2:48 left in the game. But USC would have one final push to secure the victory. Jakub Nečas led all scorers with 22 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc.
A host of Midlands players will compete in the 79th Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl
The rosters for the 79th Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl have been released and those are the players who will make their way to Myrtle Beach for the Dec. 12 contest between the North All-Stars and the South All-Stars. Kickoff is set for 12 pm at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium. The game will also feature the announcement of Mr. Football which will be made at halftime. This story continues below.
Dylan Richardson is a News19 Player of the Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The only senior wide receiver on the Dreher roster, Dylan Richardson knows other receivers may have a leg up or two in terms of size of speed. But Dylan says his understanding of how to play the position in terms of fundamentals has allowed him to help his teammates maximize their potential. Dreher head football coach Corey Jenkins, in a nod to Dylan's allegiance to Clemson, refers to him as the Hunter Renfrow of Dreher in terms of how he plays the position.
Benedict-Allen football game will now be known as the Willie Washington HBCU Classic
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Benedict-Allen football series is 26 games in the books and after Benedict's 37-24 victory this past Saturday, the series is now tied 13-13. These two program first met in 1946 but with both schools discontinuing football in the 1960s, it took a while for this rivalry to be renewed. The Tigers and Yellow Jackets have met every year since 2021 with Benedict winning all six matchups. This story continues below.
Benedict College defeats arch rival Allen 37-24
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Benedict used a blocked punt for a touchdown to help spark a 20-0 lead as the Tigers defeated arch-rival Allen 37-24 Saturday at Bolden Stadium. The Tigers led 20-0 but a blocked extra point was returned for two points by Allen and that was the start of a run of 17 unanswered points by the Yellow Jackets. Quarterback Brent Upshaw scrambled for a two-yard touchdown with no time left on the clock before halftime to cap off the run.
Dylan Stewart will make the trip to Gainesville
On his weekly radio call-in show, South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer announced junior edge rusher Dylan Stewart will travel with the team to Florida. Beamer did not emphatically say Stewart will play, but that is another positive step for Stewart who has practiced with the team this week. Stewart was suspended indefinitely after the Alabama game where he landed a 15-yard penalty for throwing a punch at Alabama tight end Josh Ford.
Fairfield Central quarterback is a News19 Player of the Week
WINNSBORO, S.C. — The first time Fairfield Central head football coach Demetrius Davis saw Kamauri Jones, he was roughly 5 feet, 5 inches tall. Of course, that was during his days on the junior varsity level. Fast forward to his senior season and Jones has hit a growth spurt to where he is listed as 6-1 and he is in his first season as a starting quarterback for the Griffins who are currently undefeated at 6-0. An outstanding student, Kamauri plans on majoring in engineering at his chosen school.
Pink walls on pit road will provide part of the backdrop for this weekend's NASCAR races at Charlotte Motor Speedway
CONCORD, N.C. — With Breast Cancer Awareness Month in full swing, the Charlotte Motor Speedway once again held a powerful event leading into this weekend's races at the track. The 14th annual Paint the Pit Wall Pink celebration drew more than 100 breast cancer survivors and supporters to the track where they grabbed paint brushes and rollers and began the process of painting the wall on pit road pink, the color of Breast Cancer Awareness. This story continues below.
A struggling program and social media, Beamer details the behavior of some "crappy" people
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Shane Beamer knew going in that as a college head football coach, especially at the Power 4 level, the criticism is constant when the season isn't perfect. But when a team has dropped nine consecutive SEC games, the scrutiny goes into overdrive. That scrutiny and intense vitriol has gone off the charts after the home losses to Mississippi State and Kentucky where Carolina saw double-digit leads disappear.
Benedict College bounces back from its first loss of the season with an impressive win over Clark Atlanta
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Benedict College Tigers rushed for a season-high 301 yards which powered the Tigers to a 31-3 victory over Clark Atlanta on Saturday at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. Christopher Johnson rushed for a season-high 111 yards on 14 carries and scored two touchdowns. A'chean Durant added a season-high 102 yards on just six rushes, scoring on a 52-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Benedict improves to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the SIAC.
Ellis earns national broadcasting award
Every year since 1996, The National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame present an award to a college football broadcaster with direct ties to college and universities. This year, that award known as the Chris Schenkel Award, will be presented to Todd Ellis, the Voice of Gamecock Football. This story continues below. More in Football A record-setting quarterback at South Carolina, Ellis has been a part of the radio coverage of Gamecock football for the past 35 seasons.
News19 Player of the Week - Ian Danson
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Ian Danson transferred to Lexington for the 2025 season and in his second season with the Wildcats, he has continued to deliver for his team. Whether it's at wide receiver or as a returner on special teams, Ian has provided big-play ability for the Wildcats. Head coach Stewart Young says Ian's contributions as a student-athlete have have gone beyond football and those positive attributes are in part why Ian was named a team captain.
The reaction inside the locker room to the suspension of Dylan Stewart
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer did not have any updates on the status of edge rusher Dylan Stewart beyond saying he is not with the team this week as he serves his indefinite suspension. Beamer reiterated that Stewart's status going forward will be decided by Beamer at a later date. But the head coach did provide a window into how the team is handling the absence of someone who has been projected to be a first round draft pick next April.
Clemson gets another chance at taking down a marquee opponent
CLEMSON, S.C. — After a humiliating defeat in the season opener at LSU, Clemson has spent the last three games putting the pieces back together for what Dabo Swinney hopes can be a team capable to competing for an ACC title. This Saturday, the Tigers get a chance to see just how much they have improved when they host #4 Miami. At his Tuesday news conference, Swinney provided a list of objectives his team needs to meet in order to pull off an upset.
Rosters for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas have been released
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The rosters for the Shrine Bowl of Carolinas have been released and some familiar names from the Palmetto State are on the list of players who will be at Spartanburg High School on Dec. 19 to face the North Carolina team. Quarterbacks: Xavier Means, Northwestern; Jaxon Knotts, Dutch Fork Running Backs: Tiyon Fanning, Lugoff-Elgin; Trenton Lynch, Spartanburg; Jayven Williams, Summerville This story continues below.
South Carolina women's basketball team wins its exhibition matchup with the College of Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Joyce Edwards scored 28 points and Tessa Johnson added 23 as the South Carolina women's basketball team defeated the College of Charleston 91-60 in an exhibition game held at Credit One Stadium on Daniel Island. Edwards added 16 rebounds, two blocks and two assists. Johnson also recorded six rebounds, three assists and three steals. Texas transfer Jordan Lee scored 15 points as she connected on all four of her three-point attempts. Agot Makeer added 12 points.
Peak Performance - Highly Touted Offensive Lineman Makes His Garnet Debut
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The arrival of Jacarrius Peak took a major step when he saw his first action at South Carolina during Saturday's SEC opener with Mississippi State. One of the top transfers in the portal, the former honorable mention All-ACC offensive lineman at N.C. State joined the Gamecock program but in February, he injured his knee playing 3-on-3 basketball in a team basketball event. That injury caused him to miss spring practice and limited him during the preseason.
What's next for Tait Reynolds?
CLEMSON, S.C. — After playing a key role in Clemson rallying from a 17-3 deficit to defeat North Carolina 28-20, quarterback Tait Reynolds will be in the lineup for the second consecutive game when the Tigers face the Cal Bears tonight at 10:30 p.m. Reynolds completed 20-of-29 passes for 215 yards for one touchdown and an interception in the win over UNC. Head coach Dabo Swinney says the next step for Reynolds is to simply build on the way he played in the second half versus North Carolina.
"Gotta respond" - Beamer's message to the team in the wake of the first loss of the season
COLUMBIA, S.C. — One of Shane Beamer's most passionate answers in his six years at the helm came Tuesday at his weekly news conference as he was asked what is his message in the wake of the 41-34 loss at home to Mississippi State in the SEC opener. "We've got a loss. Texas A&M has a loss in the SEC. I don’t think they’re just packing up their stuff and calling it a season. LSU’s got a loss in the SEC, and Auburn’s got a loss in the SEC.
Clemson's road trip to California was like cramming for a final exam
CLEMSON, S.C. — The best laid plans went awry. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave credit to the ACC for giving the Tigers a noon game before a road trip to California. The intention was give the Clemson coaches and equipment staff a few extra hours to prepare for the cross country trip. But then, a lightning delay for the third consecutive game sent those plans into the trash heap.
Sellers under scrutiny, calls for Cutter Woods to start are growing among the fans
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Not even LaNorris Sellers is immune from the old adage that the most popular person on the team is the backup quarterback. In the wake of the 41-34 loss to Mississippi State, the calls for Cutter Woods to move into the lineup have grown. Against MSU, Sellers was 25-of-40 passing for 282 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. This story continues below. More in Football South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer addressed that sentiment in this Tuesday news conference.
The Panthers community blitz is opening doors for girls wanting to compete in flag football
HOPKINS, S.C. — The football field at Lower Richland High School was open for business Saturday morning as eight girls flag football teams were on the field competing in a jamboree type event which featured a special guest from Charlotte. Riley Fields, Director of Community Relations for the Carolina Panthers, and his staff came to Hopkins to support a new Flag Football League in Columbia. This story continues below.
Saturday High School Football features a late night at Dutch Fork followed by a late-morning kickoff at Fairfield Central
Roughly nine hours after Dutch Fork and Sumter concluded their marathon game which was plagued by a three-hour stoppage due to inclement weather, Fairfield Central and Newberry were on the field in Winnsboro for an 11:00 a.m. contest. The two teams did not start their Friday night game and instead, came back to much better conditions with the Griffins using several explosive touchdowns for a 34-17 victory over the Bulldogs.
A lot more on the line than in a typical SEC opener
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Shane Beamer will not work any harder this week, even if his in-laws are invested heavily because of their residence in Starkville. The fact that this is an SEC opener at home provides enough incentive. But Beamer acknowledges Saturday's game against Mississippi State has a different edge to it. This story continues below.
South Carolina men's basketball non-conference schedule is unveiled
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina men's basketball non-conference schedule will feature a trip to California and home games against Clemson and South Carolina State. The complete non-conference schedule was released Wednesday with the exception of a second exhibition game which will be announced in the coming weeks. This story continues below. More in Basketball The Gamecocks will play their first exhibition game against Wake Forest on Oct. 15 at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center.
South Carolina moves into the key part of the schedule
COLUMBIA, S.C. — It's different. South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer made the clear distinction that these next nine games are light years removed from the first two games on the schedule. Carolina begins its SEC schedule Saturday at 4:15 p.m. when it hosts a Mississippi State team which is coming off a dominating win at Minnesota. South Carolina has won six of the nine meetings against MSU in Williams-Brice Stadium, dating back to the 1992 season.
Clemson hosts North Carolina Saturday as the ACC schedule begins
CLEMSON, S.C. — The time is now for the Tigers. That not only applies to Tait Reynolds but the team as a whole. Clemson was able to grind out a 22-7 win over Georgia Southern but questions about the offense remain. The offensive line continued to have issues and the offense was able to produce just one trip to the end zone and five Nolan Hauser field goals. At his weekly news conference, head coach Dabo Swinney said his offense is not that far away as the little things are hindering production.
Clemson kicker named ACC Specialist of the Week
Clemson placekicker Nolan Hauser has been named the ACC Specialist of the Week after his performance made life a lot easier for the Tigers in their contest with Georgia Southern. In the 22-7 victory over Georgia Southern, Hauser went 5-of-5 on field goals and 1-of-1 on PATs, accounting for 16 points in the 15-point win. His five field goals matched his career high set at Florida State in 2024.
Swain earns SEC Special Teams award
Vicari Swain is compiling quite the resume reel for any NFL scouts who are on the lookout for someone who can generate explosive plays on special teams. The senior has been named SEC Co-Special Teams Player of the Week after he delivered a pair of punt returns for touchdowns in the 45-9 victory over Towson. Swain had touchdowns on returns of 58 and 45 yards against Towson.
Williams scores his first NFL touchdown for the Washington Commanders
PHILADELPHIA — Antonio Williams made his NFL regular season debut Sunday in Philadelphia and in that Week One contest, he found the end zone. With Washington trailing Philadelphia 24-16 late in the fourth quarter, the Dutch Fork and Clemson product caught a one-yard touchdown from quarterback Jayden Daniels. It is the first touchdown for the fourth-round draft pick.
Newberry College falls at home to Lenoir-Rhyne 21-14
NEWBERRY, S.C. — In the South Atlantic Conference opener for both Newberry College and Lenoir Rhyne, both offenses were shut out in the first half but came alive in the second. Newberry opened the scoring with a 21 yard touchdown run by Tyleke Mathis before the visiting Bears scored 21 unanswered points and held on for a 21-14 victory. The Wolves trailed 21-7 when Jonah Norris scored from five yards out but that was all the scoring for Newberry who fell to 1-1, 0-1 in the SAC.
ACC unveils men's basketball schedule for the upcoming season
CLEMSON, S.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference has unveiled the 2026-27 men’s basketball conference schedule. The regular season will commence on Sunday, November 1, while conference play tips off on Tuesday, December 29 and runs through Saturday, March 6. This will mark the second season of the ACC's 18-game league schedule format where each team will play a primary opponent both home and away and one variable opponent home and away.
On to Towson, but not before correcting the mistakes that may have been masked in a 57-0 win over Kent State
COLUMBIA, S.C. — On the hottest day in the history of Gamecock football at Williams-Brice Stadium, the 95 degree temperature was matched by the heat generated by all three phases in a 57-0 win over Kent State. But in the days after the season opening win, the coached poured over the game tape and head coach Shane Beamer revealed in his Tuesday news conference that he had a list of plays where the execution was lacking. This story continues below.
NASCAR'S Chase cranks up in Darlington with the Fleetio 200
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Sheldon Creed took the checkered flag in the Fleetio 200 at the Darlington Raceway Saturday night, the opening race of NASCAR's Chase for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. There were two Midlands natives competing with their respective teams. Danny Efland from Irmo is the crew chief for the #99 Viking Motorsports team which made the Chase with driver Parker Retzlaff.
Allen University falls at home to Florida Memorial 38-31
COLUMBIA, S.C. — David Buggs connected with Henry Calixte on a six-yard touchdown with 1:12 left in the fourth quarter which lifted Florida Memorial University to a 38-31 win over Allen University at Bolden Stadium, spoiling the Yellow Jackets' home opener.
Dutch Fork grad Julian Walker is ready to make his Gamecock debut
COLUMBIA, S.C. — He had that well-documented December flip from Michigan to South Carolina and then went on to help Dutch Fork secure a fourth consecutive state championship. Juilian Walker will take part in his first Gamecock Walk just a couple of hours before kickoff with Kent State and then he will be on the field for warmups, part of his very first experience as a college football player.
South Carolina State looks to go 1-0 for the second consecutive week
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State had quite the statement in the season opener against the alma mater of head coach Chennis Berry. The Bulldogs hung 87 points on the visitors, the most points scored in one game in the history of South Carolina State football. But this week in practice, Berry and the Bulldog coaches have jacked up the intensity, sending a clear message to the players that there will be no feelings of comfort.
Travian Robertson - "I'm full go" - a welcome return from a life-changing car crash more than a year ago
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina defensive line coach Travian Robertson has had a normal preseason which was not the case in August of 2025. More than a year ago, Robertson was driving to work on the morning of August 22 when he was involved in a head-on collision when a driver crossed the center lane according to the Highway Patrol. The other driver died in the crash while Robertson faced "life changing injuries" which required five surgeries.
South Carolina lands a very talented kicker
South Carolina football and head coach Shane Beamer has landed a big leg to come in and add some firepower to special teams. Kicker Ethan Sanchez has signed with the Gamecocks after three years at Old Dominion and this past season at Houston. The fifth-year player earned All-Big 12 honors as a member of the Cougars and was a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award.
The RBC Heritage will join the PGA Tour Championship Series in 2028
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will be part of the PGA TOUR Championship Series beginning in 2028, that according to tournament officials who made the announcement this morning. The Championship Series is part of the new competitive model that will make its debut in 2028. “This is an exciting day for our team and the Hilton Head Island community,” said RBC Heritage Tournament Director Steve Wilmot in a staterment. This story continues below.
Stenhouse to make an early pit stop at the Darlington Raceway tonight
DARLINGTON, S.C. — The Darlington Raceway is gearing up for the weekend as it will host a pair of playoff races starting on Saturday with the Fleetio 200 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race which cranks up shortly after 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the crown jewel that is the Cook Out Southern 500 will cap off the week with a start time shortly after 5:00 p.m. Both races will kick off the Chase in their respective divisions. This story continues below.
Former Clemson All-American named to President's Cup Team
Former Clemson All-American Jacob Bridgeman has earned a very prestigious September assignment. He has earned a spot on the United States Presidents Cup team as announced this week by team captain Brandt Snedeker. He is the first former Clemson golfer to be named to the US Presidents Cup team since 2009 when Lucas Glover was named in the same year he won the U.S. Open. Glover was also named to the President's Cup team in 2007 and is the only other former Tiger to earn that honor.
It's Game Week for the Gamecocks who kick off the season against Kent State
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Just in time for South Carolina's season opener, Famously Hot Columbia is expected to see the temperature in the mid 90s if not around 97 degrees. That is what will greet those who pack Williams-Brice Stadium for the first game of 2026, the only game where a first impression can be made. Head coach Shane Beamer has emphasized the importance of playing to a standard and that is his expectation, especially given the frustration over last year's 4-8 record. This story continues below.
Dabo on the state of college football - "I'm at a loss for words"
CLEMSON, S.C. — When it comes to the state of college football, Dabo Swinney has once again found himself at the center of a controversial topic - through no fault of his own. Back in January, linebacker Luke Ferrelli was taking classes at Clemson until he wasn't. That led to a fiery news conference where Swinney alleged Golding blatantly tampered with Ferrelli who went on to enroll at Ole Miss. Now, Swinney has watched LSU make an effort to bring in former NFL players.
Benedict College athletics director Willie Washington passes away
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Willie Washington was at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium Saturday for the first football game of the season for the Benedict College Tigers. The coach was in his usual spot on the home sideline near the 20-yard line in his golf cart, watching the Tigers defeat Johnson C. Smith to win the Battle of the Border Classic. He was also a part of the trophy presentation following the game. This story continues below.
Benedict College athletics director Willie Washington passes away
Benedict College athletics director Willie Washington passes away Willie Washington was at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium Saturday for the first football game of the season for the Benedict College Tigers. The coach was in his usual spot on the home sideline near the 20-yard line in his golf cart, watching the Tigers defeat Johnson C. Smith to win the Battle of the Border Classic. He was also a part of the trophy presentation following the game.
Benedict College wins the Battle of the Border Classic, 32-10 over Johnson C. Smith
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Jett Petty connected with Zackery Watkins on a 97-yard touchdown as part of a day where the Tigers produced 435 yards of total offense in a 32-10 victory over Johnson C. Smith in the season opener for both teams. In a game billed as the Battle of the Border Classic, the Tigers picked off a Johnson C. Smith pass at the one-yard line. A couple of plays later, Petty and Watkins delivered some week one fireworks for a 16-0 advantage. This story continues below. More in Ncaa Johnson C.
USC men's soccer defeats #16 Clemson 3-2
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina is now 2-0 versus Clemson in this 2026-2027 academic year and both victories have come at Stone Stadium. Angel Lopez scored a pair of first half goals in a span of 75 seconds to spark USC to a 3-2 victory over the 16th-ranked Tigers Friday night at Stone Stadium. A record crowd of 7,671 watched the Gamecocks improve to 3-0 while Clemson falls to 2-1. Carolina is 3-0 for the first time since 2014.
South Carolina to open the 2028 season at home against Bowling Green
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina will host Bowling Green to start the 2028 season. The contest is set for August 26 and will mark the earliest start to a season in terms of date in the program's history. In 2008 faced N.C. State to start the season on August 28. In 2014, the Gamecocks and Texas A&M squared off on that same date, which is currently the earliest start to a season in terms of the calendar so far. This story continues below.
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