Ranking every stadium on South Carolina football's 2025 schedule from easiest to hardest
Gamecocks Face Brutal Road Schedule in 2025
South Carolina football will have four true road games in the 2025 season, facing a gauntlet of challenging environments. The Gamecocks kick off their campaign with a neutral-site matchup against Virginia Tech in Atlanta on August 31st before returning home for two weeks. After that, they'll hit the road for the Mayor’s Cup clash against Missouri on September 20th.
Coach Shane Beamer boasts a respectable 4-1 record on the road in 2024, with the lone loss coming by a narrow margin to Alabama. He holds an overall road record of 8-11 through his four years with the program.
A Road Warrior's Trials: Ranked
The Greenville News has ranked South Carolina's 2025 road games from easiest to hardest, considering factors like opponent strength, stadium atmosphere, and recent history.
4. Missouri:
While this game at Faurot Field holds historical significance for Beamer, who is finally looking to break his losing streak in Columbia (0-2), the Tigers won't be easy targets. Last year’s thrilling Gamecocks victory, capped off by Rocket Sanders’ late touchdown, will undoubtedly fuel Missouri’s fire for revenge. However, compared to other road trips, the environment at Faurot Field might not be as intimidating. Kickoff time is yet to be determined and could fall between 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. ET or 6-8 p.m. ET.
3. Ole Miss:
Facing Ole Miss late in the season, potentially after a string of wins, presents a different challenge compared to last year's home matchup on October 5th, where South Carolina suffered a crushing 27-3 defeat right after an open date. The Gamecocks’ knowledge of their previous performance could prove valuable, giving them an edge despite playing in the notoriously hostile Vaught Hemingway Stadium. Kickoff time is also yet to be announced and will likely fall within the same windows as the Missouri game. This marks Beamer's first trip to Oxford, but South Carolina holds a 4-5 all-time road record against Ole Miss.
2. Texas A&M:
South Carolina has never tasted victory at Kyle Field. Their 0-2 record under Beamer and an overall 0-5 mark in College Station speak volumes about the daunting task ahead. The Aggies, still smarting from their 44-20 loss to the Gamecocks in 2024, will be eager for revenge in front of their passionate fans. Fortunately for South Carolina, the game is scheduled for an early kick-off sometime between noon and 1 p.m. ET on November 15th, potentially easing some pressure compared to a night game.
1. LSU:
Playing at Tiger Stadium is always a nightmare for visiting teams. South Carolina's history at LSU is dismal, with a 1-13 record all-time, making this Beamer’s baptism by fire in the notoriously hostile environment. The combination of an undefeated LSU team, potentially hungry for revenge after last year's nail-biting loss to South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium, and the electric atmosphere in Baton Rouge makes this a near-impossible challenge. Kickoff time is yet to be announced but will likely fall between 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. ET or 6-8 p.m. ET.