2025 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Schedule: Anticipated Kickoff Time Windows and Season Outlook
The 2025 South Carolina Gamecocks football schedule promises an exciting season filled with high-profile matchups, including the prestigious Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game against Virginia Tech. While specific kickoff times for many games are yet to be announced, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has provided expected kickoff time windows for several key games. These time windows help fans plan ahead and build anticipation for the upcoming season.
The season opener is set for Sunday, August 31, 2025, in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, against the Virginia Tech Hokies. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams since 1991 and will be televised by either ABC or ESPN. The exact date and kickoff time will be finalized at a later date.
Following the opener, the Gamecocks will host South Carolina State on Saturday, September 6, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. This game will be the fourth meeting between the two teams, with South Carolina leading the series 3-0.
The SEC opener is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, when the Vanderbilt Commodores visit Williams-Brice Stadium. South Carolina has a strong record against Vanderbilt, having won 30 of the 34 meetings between the two teams.
On Saturday, September 20, the Gamecocks will travel to Columbia, Missouri, to face the Missouri Tigers. South Carolina posted a 34-30 win over Missouri earlier this season, snapping a five-game losing streak to the Tigers.
The Gamecocks return home on Saturday, September 27, to host the Kentucky Wildcats. South Carolina routed the Wildcats 30-6 in Lexington in 2024, setting the tone for both teams’ seasons.
After the first of two open dates on October 4, the Gamecocks travel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for a matchup with the LSU Tigers on Saturday, October 11. LSU survived a 36-33 decision in Columbia earlier this year, their eighth-straight win in the series.
On Saturday, October 18, the Oklahoma Sooners will make their first trip to Columbia as a member of the SEC. South Carolina rolled to a 35-9 win in Norman in October in the first gridiron meeting ever between the two schools.
The Gamecocks will host the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, October 25. Alabama nipped the Gamecocks 27-25 in Tuscaloosa in October, their 14th win in 17 tries in the series.
November begins with a trip to Oxford, Mississippi, to face the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, November 1. Ole Miss leads the all-time series 10-8 following a 27-3 win in Columbia in 2024.
The Gamecocks will enjoy their second open date of the season on Saturday, November 8, before wrapping up their 2025 SEC slate at Texas A&M on Saturday, November 15, with the Bonham Trophy on the line. South Carolina rolled to a 44-20 win over the Aggies in 2024, their second win in the last three years.
South Carolina’s final two games of the regular season are both non-conference home games against in-state rivals. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will visit Columbia on Saturday, November 22. South Carolina has won both of the two previous contests, including a 49-15 rout in 2018.
The 2025 regular season concludes with the traditional Palmetto Bowl matchup against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, November 29, at Williams-Brice Stadium. South Carolina escaped Tigertown with a 17-14 win in November, their second win in the last three meetings with the Tigers.
While specific kickoff times for many games are yet to be announced, the SEC has provided expected kickoff time windows for several key games. These time windows help fans plan ahead and build anticipation for the upcoming season.
The 2025 season is shaping up to be an exciting one for the South Carolina Gamecocks, with a challenging schedule and high-profile matchups against top teams. Fans can look forward to an action-packed season filled with thrilling games and memorable moments.
