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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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