Kent State vs South Carolina Live Stream: How to Watch College Football

South Carolina opens the 2026 season against Kent State in Columbia on Saturday afternoon.

With the longtime SEC powerhouse opening the 2026 season at home this weekend, South Carolina hosts Kent State in its season-opener in Columbia on Saturday afternoon. 

The Gamecocks come into the 2026 season unranked but on the fringes of the top-25 in both the AP and coaches polls. Shane Beamer is back as the head coach of South Carolina following a disappointing 4-8 campaign last season. The Gamecocks were just 1-7 in conference play and 3-4 on home turn in 2025, ending the season with a disappointing 28-14 loss to Clemson last November. This is the first matchup between South Carolina and Kent State since 1995.

How to Watch Kent State vs South Carolina Today:

Game Date: Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026

Game Time: 12:45 p.m. ET

TV: SEC Network

Location: Williams-Brice Stadium

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As for Kent State, the Golden Flashes are coming off a subpar 2025 season where they went 5-7 overall with a 4-4 conference record and a 2-5 road record. Kent State ended last season on a high note with a 35-31 victory over Northern Illinois last November, highlighted by 151 rushing yards from running back Gavin Garcia, who led the Flashes in a 15-point fourth quarter to earn the win. 

South Carolina opens the 2026 season against Kent State in Columbia on Saturday. 

What Time Is the Kent State vs South Carolina Game On?

The Kent State vs South Carolina game will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 12:45 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great NCAAF action.

What Channel Is the Kent State vs South Carolina Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into SEC Network to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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