South Carolina vs. Eastern Illinois Game Thread

It’s finally Saturday in South Carolina, and your Gamecocks are set to open new coach Shane Beamer’s tenure with a clash against Eastern Illinois. Storylines abound, from Beamer’s debut to a former grad assistant strapping back up to play quarterback, but South Carolina remains the prohibitive favorite in this one against an FCS foe. Here’s hoping 2021 gets off on the right foot, and that fans can see signs of promise under the new staff.

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