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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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