The 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks football team will represent the University of South Carolina in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), playing their home games at Williams–Brice Stadium under head coach Shane Beamer in his sixth season. The team saw three players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, headlined by cornerback Brandon Cisse, who was picked 52nd overall in the second round by the Green Bay Packers. Defensive tackle Nick Barrett (145th overall) and safety Jalon Kilgore (167th overall) were both chosen in the fifth round by the Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo Bills, respectively. The Gamecocks face a grueling 12-game schedule that includes SEC road trips to Alabama, Oklahoma, and Florida, as well as a season finale at in-state rival Clemson. Home contests feature notable matchups against Tennessee, Texas A&M, and Georgia, alongside non-conference games against Kent State and FCS opponent Towson.