COLUMBIA — South Carolina football has its first of two open dates for the 2025 season and does not play on Oct. 4.

The Gamecocks (3-2, 1-2 SEC) picked up a much-needed 35-13 win over Kentucky on Sept. 27, ending a two-game losing streak before their week off.

They'll resume play with a game against No. 13 LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Oct. 11, which will kick off at either 7, 7:30 or 7:45 p.m. ET. The exact time and TV details will be finalized after Week 6 games conclude.

Is South Carolina playing today?

South Carolina is off in Week 6. The Gamecocks and coach Shane Beamer will use the open date to prepare for LSU, self-scout and recruit high school players.

After the open date, South Carolina will face LSU, Oklahoma, Alabama, Ole Miss and Texas A&M, who are all c

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