5 Reasons Why GameDay on The Horseshoe is Good for USC

by Skulls and Spurs on Oct 7, 2025 12:55 PM EDT

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The nation will be able to see the most beautiful aspect of the University of South Carolina campus - aside from its female student body.
Students can roll out of their dorm rooms and walk right to the ESPN College GameDay set.
Less Bama fans. Presumably, Alabama fans - though I'm sure they'll have some presence - won't readily be able to locate The Horseshoe or be willing to shuttle over or park on campus. Contrast that to a stadium/fairgrounds setting and I think we'll see and hear less "Roll Tide!" and more "Go Cocks!" Never a bad thing.
The tighter setting will provide a better back drop when the cameras zoom out and survey the scene. In the past when this has occurred, it's looked poor to see the vast open ugliness of the fairgrounds beyond the crowd.
Change. The results of GameDay present South Carolina football games haven't been kind. Maybe, just maybe, a little wrinkle will do the Gamecocks some good.

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Is ESPN GameDay at The Horseshoe a better option than having it at the stadium/fairgrounds?

Yes

206 votes

No

38 votes

244 votes | Poll has closed

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Yes, yes.

A thousand times yes!

Dum spiro spero - "While I breathe, I hope"
State motto of South Carolina

by The Feathered Warrior on Oct 7, 2025 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

This was a very good choice. One of the great things about having College Gameday in town is that it’s a showcase for our school and our program. Potential recruits will be watching. Why not showcase the best of what campus has to offer? I love the tailgating experience at the W-B, but the Horseshoe is much more scenic than the Fairgrounds. Simple as that. It’ll be a great moment for the program.

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by Gamecock Man on Oct 7, 2025 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

I'm with you 100%

by Skulls and Spurs on Oct 7, 2025 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

When Gameday came to Lexington in 2007 for the Florida game, they set up in front of the Young library instead of at the stadium.

Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71

by btcoop71 on Oct 8, 2025 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions

I remember that. It was a nice setup.

I went to UK once for a conference, BTW. Beautiful campus.

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by Gamecock Man on Oct 8, 2025 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions

For those that voted "No," why? I'm curious as to the reason(s).

by Skulls and Spurs on Oct 7, 2025 3:26 PM EDT reply actions

Clemson fans.

Guarantee it.

Dum spiro spero - "While I breathe, I hope"
State motto of South Carolina

by The Feathered Warrior on Oct 7, 2025 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Ha. I wouldn't doubt it. I'm also thinking the no alcohol rule has turned some folks off.

Though, I’m quite certain Dixie cups will abound.

by Skulls and Spurs on Oct 7, 2025 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

If you can't make it...

without alcohol from 9-12 on one Saturday, you may have a problem. And you’re right, I’d hate to be on mini-bottle detail on Sunday.

Dum spiro spero - "While I breathe, I hope"
State motto of South Carolina

by The Feathered Warrior on Oct 7, 2025 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow @ the 24 negatives.

That was the easiest poll I’ve ever taken. The only possible reason I could surmise that someone would say the fairgrounds are better is ‘cause it’s closer to the stadium, which means less travel to and from. Oh, and there’s one other bad thing about it. The legion of squirrels will be running for their lives!! This may go down as the Great Squirrel Exodus of 2010.

stuff 'bout stuff.

by silver82blade on Oct 7, 2025 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

I agree with the location.....

But I am curious as to which other sites for considered. I feel like the near the STWFC would be nice, on Greene Street in front of Russell House/Thomas Cooper Library or on the baseball field should have all been considered. In the end I think they chose the right place. I just wonder if they considered any of those spots as well.

- FOW

by skandrewj62j on Oct 8, 2025 3:07 PM EDT reply actions