The GoGamecocks Podcast

South Carolina football was thoroughly beaten at home this past weekend by Texas A&M, 48-3. And with that defeat, talk about coach Will Muschamp's job security rose to new levels. Now, the Gamecocks go on the road as underdogs to play Ole Miss. The Rebels have a potent offense but a vulnerable defense. Can USC's newly re-opened quarterback competition produced a player to take advantage? Sports reporters Ben Breiner and Greg Hadley break down all that and more on the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast. To stay up to date on all the latest news about South Carolina football, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football has hit the halfway mark of its season. The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner break down what the Gamecocks have to do to pull off the upset against No. 7 Texas A&M. Visit GoGamecocks.com for more coverage of South Carolina football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina upset No. 15 Auburn at home this past weekend. Now, the Gamecocks have a chance to win their third in a row and knock off the defending national champions when they go on the road to face LSU. In the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, Ben Breiner and Greg Hadley break down the stellar play of cornerback Jaycee Horn against Auburn, discuss what a 2-2 record means for USC's state as a program and preview where Carolina might have some advantages in this Saturday's game. For more coverage of South Carolina football, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What was Will Muschamp thinking on South Carolina's painfully slow final drive against Florida? Should Gamecock fans be worried about all those dropped passes? What about a game against SEC cellar dweller Vanderbilt? The State sports reporters Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss all that and more in the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast. To keep up to date with the latest news on South Carolina football, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football failed to start its 2020 season on a winning note, falling to Tennessee at home. Now, the Gamecocks have to regroup quickly to go on the road and face No. 3 Florida. The State sports reporters Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner break down the performance of new QB Collin Hill, the struggles of the offensive line and the challenges facing the secondary in this week's episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football is back! The Gamecocks are set to open their season against Tennessee on Saturday, and the GoGamecocks Podcast is here to break it all down. How far can new starting quarterback Collin Hill take USC in 2020? What is the impact of transfer wide receiver Jalen Brooks not receiving an NCAA waiver? Can Dakereon Joyner make an impact at his new position? And what matchups should fans be on the lookout for in Week 1? The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss all that and more in this preview episode. To keep up with the latest news on South Carolina football, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football's season opener against Tennessee is two weeks away, and we still don't know for sure who the Gamecocks will start at quarterback. On the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss the latest intel on who coach Will Muschamp and offensive coordinator Mike Bobo might be favoring and when an announcement might come. Breiner and Hadley also break down what the coaches have been saying about the running back spot and other position battles before diving into the latest COVID-19 numbers for USC's program. To stay up to date on all the latest news around South Carolina football, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just a few days into preseason, South Carolina football has already suffered a major injury, as star freshman running back MarShawn Lloyd, expected to contend for the Gamecocks' starting job, tore his ACL. On the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State sports reporters Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss what Lloyd's injury means for USC's backfield and season. Hadley and Breiner also break down a key positional battle on the offensive line and take a look at a rising true freshman at wide receiver, before talking about South Carolina's newest commit, a five-star quarterback from Georgia. To stay up to date with the latest news around South Carolina football, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The GoGamecocks Podcast is back for its second season, and sports reporters Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner jump right back into it, discussing South Carolina football's new schedule as unveiled by the SEC this past week. Then, Hadley and Breiner discuss some of the biggest questions facing USC entering preseason camp, including the one on everyone's minds - who will start at quarterback? Finally, they address the the coronavirus pandemic and the likelihood that it could upend any chance South Carolina has for a football season this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a coronavirus-related hiatus, The GoGamecocks Podcast is back, breaking down South Carolina football's week in the NFL Draft. Four Gamecocks were selected across seven rounds, led by first-rounder Javon Kinlaw, and The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss how they'll fit in with their new teams and whether they were properly valued by pro scouts. Also, Hadley and Breiner talk some recent staffing changes for USC and break down the chances of football being played this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the calendar flips to March, South Carolina athletics get even busier, and in the newest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, we break it all down. Frank Martin and men's basketball lost a crucial chance to bolster its NCAA tournament resume at Alabama, but the Gamecocks remain on the edge of the bubble. Dawn Staley and women's basketball capped a perfect 16-0 season in SEC play and now get started on the postseason, with conference and national championship hopes. And finally, Will Muschamp and the football team get back to work in spring practice, trying to bounce back from a humiliating 4-8 season with a new offensive coordinator. To stay up to date on all the latest happenings in South Carolina sports, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special bonus episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, former South Carolina starting quarterback Perry Orth sits down with reporter Ben Breiner to discuss his memories of spring football with the Gamecocks and what the current team can expect from their training slate, especially quarterbacks Ryan Hilinski, Luke Doty and Collin Hill. To stay up to date with the latest news around South Carolina spring football, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football is in its offseason, but there's been plenty going on around the Gamecocks, as coach Will Muschamp has had to replace several key members of his staff, both on and off the field. In the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State sports reporters Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss all the changes USC coaching staff has undergone and break down the most intriguing hires and biggest losses. To stay up to date on South Carolina football through spring practices, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina women's basketball stands at No. 1 overall in the country and a likely No. 1 seed within its grasp as the regular season winds down. The Gamecock men's basketball team has surged into the NCAA tournament conversation with a hot streak. On the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State sports reporters Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss the chances that Frank Martin's team can wind up on the right side of the bubble, before shifting gears and talking about the likelihood that Dawn Staley's squad potentially might not have to leave the state to reach the Final Four. To stay up to date with the latest news around South Carolina basketball, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a very special bonus episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, NBA legend and South Carolina basketball all-time great Alex English joins men's basketball beat reporter Andrew Ramspacher to talk about his legacy in Columbia, the current state of USC hoops, his memories of David Stern and his favorite Michael Jordan story, among other topics. To stay up to date on the latest news around South Carolina basketball, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina men's and women's basketball both captured top-10 SEC wins over the past week, with Frank Martin's squad needing a buzzer-beater to take down Kentucky and Dawn Staley's team surviving a thrilling finish against Mississippi State. In the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State beat reporters Greg Hadley and Andrew Ramspacher discuss how each of these big wins went down and the impact each will have on the respective seasons of each team, as the men fight to get back in the postseason picture and the women secure their hold as the No. 1 team in the country. To stay up to date on the latest news involving South Carolina basketball, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina women's basketball is ranked No. 1 in the country in the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time in nearly five years. The Gamecock men's basketball team is 0-2 to start SEC play and staring down a matchup with Kentucky. In the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State sports reporters Greg Hadley and Andrew Ramspacher discuss what's allowed Dawn Staley's team to excel so much, especially with a cast of young players, before diving into the problems facing Frank Martin's squad. To stay up to date with the latest news around South Carolina men's and women's basketball, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina women's basketball started SEC play off with a bang this past week, routing No. 13 Kentucky at home, then going on the road and taking care of business against Alabama to move to 2-0 in the conference. The State sports reporters Andrew Ramspacher and Greg Hadley break down where coach Dawn Staley's squad has impressed the most thus far this season, why Staley said she won't drink the Kool-Aid about her own team and what lies ahead for the Gamecocks in a tough game against Arkansas. To stay up to date with all the latest news on South Carolina women's basketball and other sports, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina men's basketball entered the year with hopes of an NCAA tournament berth, and those hopes received a massive boost after the Gamecocks defeated Clemson and top-10 Virginia in back-to-back games before Christmas. Then, just before SEC play, Frank Martin's squad lost at home to one of the lowest-rated teams in all of Division I basketball, Stetson. In the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State's Greg Hadley and Andrew Ramspacher discuss the wildly inconsistent USC team and the divergent results its produced and preview its chances for the rest of the year. To stay up to date on the latest South Carolina men's basketball news, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming off a disappointing 4-8 season, South Carolina football and coach Will Muschamp needed momentum and some excitement to give fans heading into the long offseason. The Gamecocks got it Wednesday, as the No. 5 recruit in the country, local defensive lineman Jordan Burch, announced his commitment to USC. Burch is considered South Carolina's best recruit since Jadeveon Clowney, and after keeping his recruitment quiet for months, his choice of Carolina led to many declaring Will Muschamp's program one of the biggest winners of the day. The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss Burch's decision and the remaining hurdle still making things interesting before diving into South Carolina's 2020 class as a whole, revealing their stars and sleeper picks. To read more about the early signing period and South Carolina football, visit GoGamecocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football has a new offensive coordinator in former Georgia and Colorado State coach Mike Bobo - his contract for $1.2 million was approved Tuesday. In the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State reporters Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner quickly recap Bobo's career to date and his qualifications for the job, before addressing the challenges facing him and fans' reaction to his hire. To stay up to date with the latest news on University of South Carolina athletics, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina men's and women's basketball teams are each roughly a third of the way through their schedules, with Frank Martin and Dawn Staley hoping to guide the Gamecocks to NCAA tournament success. In the newest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State's Greg Hadley and Andrew Ramspacher break down what's gone wrong with the men's team as it struggles through a mini-slump, coming off a 20-point loss to Houston. Then, they discuss the success of the women's team and whether USC has a claim to be the No. 1 team in the nation. To stay up to date with all the latest news around South Carolina basketball, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Within a day of South Carolina football's 2019 season ending with a lopsided 38-3 loss to rival Clemson and a 4-8 record, coach Will Muschamp reportedly shook things up on his coaching staff, letting go of two coaches and demoting another. On the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner sit down to briefly discuss that loss to Clemson before diving into the reasoning, impact and future of the coaching changes Muschamp made Sunday, especially focusing on USC's search for a new offensive coordinator. To stay up to date with the latest news on South Carolina football, basketball and other sports, visit GoGamecocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rivalry week is here, as South Carolina and Clemson football prepare for the annual Palmetto Bowl on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Tigers are heavy favorites to blow out the Gamecocks, who are going for their second top-5 win of the season. On the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State sports reporters Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner are joined by The State's Clemson beat reporter, Matt Connolly, to discuss the state of the rivalry, what each team is playing for Saturday and offer some predictions for what might happen. For more news and updates on South Carolina-Clemson, visit GoGamecocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football is set to finish its open week and begin prep for Clemson, but in the meantime, both Gamecock men's and women's basketball teams are going through the early portions of their seasons. In the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State sports reporter Greg Hadley sits down with men's basketball beat writer Andrew Ramspacher to talk about Frank Martin's team and its tumultuous week highlighted by a loss to Boston University and a narrow win over Gardner-Webb. Then, Hadley and sports writer Ben Breiner discuss Dawn Staley's squad and its hot start to the season, specifically addressing USC's strengths on offense and defense before looking ahead to a Thanksgiving weekend matchup with No. 2 Baylor. To stay up to date on the latest news surrounding South Carolina sports, visit GoGamecocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football is in the midst of an open week as it prepares for a season-ending showdown with rival Clemson, but off the field, USC is in turmoil as president Robert Caslen and athletics director Ray Tanner make comments and issue statements regarding embattled coach Will Muschamp. In the new episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State sports reporters Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner break down a week of confusion surrounding South Carolina, Caslen, Tanner and Muschamp, then delve into Muschamp's contract, buyout and the different scenarios that could play out over the next few months. Then, The State's higher education reporter, Lucas Daprile, joins the show to detail his conversations with board of trustees members, what their thoughts on Muschamp's buyout are and how USC might pay for such a large total. To stay up to date on the latest in South Carolina sports news, visit GoGamecocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football will miss a bowl game for the first time in coach Will Muschamp's tenure after losing to Texas A&M this past Saturday, 30-6. In the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State's sports reporters Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner explain what went wrong for USC on the road, including a woeful performance from the offense and a defensive effort that gave out after being asked to carry the load for too long. Then, Ben and Greg discuss athletics director Ray Tanner's statement of support for Muschamp and Muschamp's own declaration that he still plans "on taking this program where it hasn't ever been before." To read more about the topics discussed in this episode and to stay up to date on all South Carolina football news, visit GoGamecocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football faces Texas A&M on Saturday, looking for a big upset win to stave off a losing season and keep its bowl hopes alive. In the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State sports reporters Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss who the Gamecocks are facing in the Aggies and what has to happen for Carolina to come away with a shocking victory, then delve into the bigger questions facing Will Muschamp's program before finishing by talking about USC women's basketball's road win over top-5 Maryland early in the season. To read more about the topics and articles discussed in this episode, visit GoGamecocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football stumbled to a 20-15 loss against Appalachian State on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium, sending the Gamecocks to 4-6 on the season and putting coach Will Muschamp's job security under serious scrutiny. In the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State editor Dwayne McLemore talks to reporter Ben Breiner about what went wrong, the potential long-term effects of the defeat and the future of Muschamp and his coaching staff. Then, McLemore sits down with reporter Andrew Ramspacher to discuss the strong 2-0 start to the season for South Carolina men's basketball, led by coach Frank Martin. To read more about the stories and articles discussed in this episode, visit GoGamecocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football hosts Appalachian State at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday for the Gamecocks' Senior Night. But USC won't simply be celebrating its veteran players. Carolina will also need a win to move within a game of bowl eligibility. In the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss the roadblocks to making that happen, including App State's history as a small program capable of big upsets and the injuries to the Gamecocks' top playmakers. They also preview what South Carolina might be able to do well against the Mountaineers. To read more about the topics and storylines discussed in this episode, visit GoGamecocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football overcame a sluggish start to beat Vanderbilt on Saturday at home, 24-7, moving to 4-5 on the season and keeping its flagging bowl hopes alive. On the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast. The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss the good, the bad and the in-between from the game, including a Gamecock offense that stalled out in Vandy territory several times, a defense that locked in and shut down a third-string QB and the record-breaking play of senior wide receiver Bryan Edwards. To read more about the topics and storylines discussed in this episode, visit GoGamecocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special bonus episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State's Greg Hadley sits down with South Carolina women's basketball great Khadijah Sessions to talk about Dawn Staley's squad for the 2019-20 season. Sessions, who served as Staley's point guard from 2012 to 2016, breaks down what she's seen behind the scenes with the Gamecocks, which freshmen and returners have caught her eye and where she thinks Carolina will finish in a competitive SEC this year. To read more about the upcoming season for South Carolina women's basketball, visit https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-womens-basketball/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football, coming off a discouraging loss to Tennessee, must take care of business against Vanderbilt to keep its fading bowl hopes alive and prevent its season from spiraling out of control. On this episode, The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss how Vandy's defense and roster construction set up well for the Gamecocks to do just that, as well as the health and progress of freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski and what coach Will Muschamp had to say in his weekly press conference. Then, joined by beat reporter Andrew Ramspacher, they talk about what to look for in the upcoming men's and women's basketball exhibitions for USC. To read more about the topics and articles discussed in this episode, visit GoGamecocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a stunning blow, South Carolina football lost a 41-21 contest to Tennessee this Saturday on the road. The defeat puts USC's bowl hopes in serious jeopardy and marks coach Will Muschamp's first ever loss to the Volunteers. In this episode, The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss all three phases of the game where South Carolina broke down, including the poor play of the secondary. Then, they break down what the loss means for the season and for Muschamp's legacy, coming two weeks after the Gamecocks' upset of No. 3 Georgia. To read more about the stories discussed in this episode, visit GoGamecocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football travels to Tennessee this Saturday. With five games left of its schedule, USC needs three more wins to clinch a bowl berth, and the Volunteers represent one of the main challenges to making that happen. The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner break down the challenges and opportunities the Gamecocks have against the Vols, including the play of freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski, the run game led by Tavien Feaster and without Rico Dowdle and the defense against UT signal caller Jarrett Guarantano. To read more about the topics discussed in this episode, visit GoGamecocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football lost to No. 9 Florida, 38-27, this Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium despite leading after three quarters, but Gamecock fans were mostly angry after about several controversial non-calls by the game officials. In the newest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner break down the plays in question and discuss whether they were in fact missed calls. They also talk about USC freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski's passing woes, the emergence of the run game and the play of the defense. To read more about the topics discussed in this episode, visit GoGamecocks.com or download the GoGamecocks app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football stunned the nation last Saturday with an upset of No. 3 Georgia. Now the Gamecocks host No. 9 Florida. In the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State sports reporters Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss what a win over the Gators would mean for the Gamecocks and coach Will Muschamp, the continued questions surrounding quarterback Ryan Hilinski's knee, the play of the defense and preview the strengths and weaknesses of UF. To read more about the topics discussed in this episode, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football shocked college football by upsetting No. 3 Georgia this Saturday in double overtime, 20 to 17. In the latest episode of The GoGamecocks Podcast, The State's Greg Hadley and Andrew Ramspacher discuss the impact of the victory for coach Will Muschamp and the Gamecocks' season, as well as individual standouts Javon Kinlaw and Israel Mukuamu on defense. They also debate whether this is the greatest win or upset in program history. To read more about the topics discussed in this episode, visit GoGamecocks.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football returns from an open week to face No. 3 Georgia this Saturday on the road. With the Gamecocks sitting as 24-point underdogs, The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner break down what must go right for USC to pull off the massive upset, as well as the importance of a respectable showing, the matchup between the Bulldogs' offensive line and the Gamecocks' defensive line and the chances of Carolina's run game keeping up its strong production.  To read more coverage about South Carolina football, visit GoGamecocks.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football had an open week, giving the Gamecock players valuable time to rest and recover and the coaches time to go recruiting. The State's Ben Breiner and Greg Hadley break down the bye week and freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski's development, and are joined by beat writer Andrew Ramspacher for an early look ahead at the men's and women's basketball teams for USC. To read more South Carolina athletics coverage, visit GoGamecocks.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The State sports reporters Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner are back to discuss South Carolina football's "extremely" important win over Kentucky this past Saturday, as well as the biggest surprises and storylines from the season's first five weeks as the Gamecocks head into an open week. Ben also diagnoses what USC must do better to go after a bowl bid and previews the men's basketball team, while Greg discusses the state of the women's basketball team as practice season begins for both basketball teams. To read more about the stories discussed in this episode, visit GoGamecocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football welcomes SEC rival Kentucky to Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, looking for its first Power 5 win in seven tries. A loss will almost assuredly end the Gamecocks' chance of a bowl game. A win could get USC back on track for the bye week. The State's Ben Breiner and Greg Hadley discuss the matchup, what Carolina must do to win and other pressing issues facing the program. To read more about the topics discussed in this episode, visit GoGamecocks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football lost 34-14 to Missouri this past Saturday in a game that dropped the Gamecocks to 1-3 on the season. With USC's bowl hopes fading, The State sportswriters Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss what went wrong on the road for Carolina, what plays defined the game and what comes next for coach Will Muschamp's program, both this season and beyond. To read more about the topics discussed on today's episode, visit GoGamecocks.com:  https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article235353677.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article235351782.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article235294922.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article235294597.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article235352302.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three weeks into the season, South Carolina football is set to play a hugely important game against Missouri this Saturday. The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss why the Gamecocks must win this game to keep their bowl hopes realistically alive, what Ryan Hilinski might do in his first road start and what USC's secondary needs to do better after getting torched by Alabama. To read more about the topics discussed on this episode, go to GoGamecocks.com: https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article235179947.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article235178532.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article235116767.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article235061432.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article235136117.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football fell to No. 2 Alabama at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, and The State's Greg Hadley and Andrew Ramspacher discuss the good, the bad and the ugly from the Gamecocks' SEC opener, including freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski, senior wide receiver Bryan Edwards and USC's defense. Read more of The State's coverage about the Alabama game and South Carolina football in general discussed on the podcast: https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234962012.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article235106487.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article235110582.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article235065807.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article235061432.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Carolina football is coming off a big win but has to now prepare for SEC favorite and No. 2-ranked Alabama. The State sports reporters Greg Hadley, Andrew Ramspacher and Ben Breiner discuss the last time the Gamecocks and the Crimson Tide faced off in 2010, what that could potentially mean this Saturday and what freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski must do to help Will Muschamp's team pull off the upset.  Read more of The State's content discussed on this episode: https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234763292.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234738382.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234873047.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234930312.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the aftermath of South Carolina football's dominant 72-10 win over Charleston Southern at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, The State's Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss what Gamecock fans learned, if anything, about their team moving forward and what it means for USC as it prepares to host powerhouse Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With FCS opponent Charleston Southern coming to town, South Carolina football is switching quarterbacks after senior Jake Bentley injured his foot against North Carolina, giving much-hyped freshman Ryan Hilinski a shot. The State sports editor Dwayne McLemore and reporter Ben Breiner discuss the move, what Gamecock fans should expect and what USC is doing to turn the corner after a demoralizing loss to UNC last weekend. Stories referenced in this podcast include:  https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234663492.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234662267.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234654062.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234650117.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234647017.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The State sports editor Dwayne McLemore and writer Ben Breiner get together to discuss the fallout from South Carolina's upset loss to North Carolina in Week 1 of football season, including what it might mean for embattled quarterback Jake Bentley, coach Will Muschamp and the program as a whole. Read more about USC's loss to UNC and analysis from The State: https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234614882.html#storylink=mainstage https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234611207.html#storylink=mainstage https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234594097.html#storylink=mainstage https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234559122.html#storylink=mainstage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The State beat writers Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner break down what to expect from South Carolina football's season opener this Saturday against North Carolina, go in depth on Ben's prediction of a 6-6 season for the Gamecocks and explain who the biggest surprise of training camp was for USC. For more coverage of South Carolina football, including articles further explaining the topics covered in the podcast, check out the links below. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234429967.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234429187.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234433087.html https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234423882.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The GoGamecocks Podcast, a new podcast produced by The State newspaper, breaks down all the essential info South Carolina fans need to know to keep up with the Gamecocks, and does so in the length of an average commute or less. In this mini-pod, beat writers Greg Hadley and Ben Breiner discuss the impact and fallout from USC football naming freshman Ryan Hilinski its backup quarterback. Link to The State's story on the decision: https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article234176607.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices