2014 South Carolina Gamecocks football | |
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Independence Bowl champion | |
Independence Bowl, W 24–21 vs. Miami (FL) | |
Conference | Southeastern Conference |
East Division | |
Record | 7–6 (3–5 SEC) |
Head coach |
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Co-offensive coordinator | Steve Spurrier, Jr. (3rd as Co OC, 10th overall season) |
Co-offensive coordinator | Shawn Elliott (American football) (3rd as OC, 5th overall season) |
Offensive scheme | Multiple |
Defensive coordinator | Lorenzo Ward (3rd as DC, 6th overall season) |
Base defense | 3–4 |
Home stadium | Williams-Brice Stadium |
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No. 14 Missouri x | 7 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 9 Georgia | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee | 3 | – | 5 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina | 3 | – | 5 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky | 2 | – | 6 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vanderbilt | 0 | – | 8 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No. 4 Alabama x$^ | 7 | – | 1 | 12 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 11 Mississippi State | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 17 Ole Miss * | 5 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 22 Auburn | 4 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LSU * | 4 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas A&M | 3 | – | 5 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas | 2 | – | 6 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2014 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gamecocks competed as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) as part of its East Division. The team was led by head coach Steve Spurrier, in his tenth year, and played its home games at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. They finished the season 7–6, 3–5 in SEC play to finish in fifth place in the East Division. They were invited to the Independence Bowl where they defeated Miami (FL).
US college sports recruiting information for 2014 recruits | ||||||
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
Bryson Allen-Williams LB | Ellenwood, GA | Cedar Grove | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 222 lb (101 kg) | 4.92 | Apr 15, 2013 |
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Joe Blue LB, FB | Dillon, SC | Dillon | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | - | Jan 19, 2013 |
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Kevin Crosby TE | Bamberg, SC | Bamberg Ehrhardt | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 236 lb (107 kg) | 4.88 | Jun 1, 2013 |
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Shaq Davidson WR | Gaffney, SC | Gaffney | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 4.40 | Jul 2, 2013 |
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Terry Googer WR | Atlanta, GA | Woodward Academy | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 209 lb (95 kg) | - | Aug 16, 2013 |
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Wesley Green CB | Lithonia, GA | Martin Luther King Jr. | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 4.52 | Feb 5, 2014 |
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Al Harris Jr. CB | Fort Lauderdale, FL | St. Thomas Aquinas | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | - | Jul 12, 2013 |
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Abu Lamin DT | Fayetteville, NC | Fort Scott C.C. | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 300 lb (140 kg) | 5.00 | Jul 29, 2013 |
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Chris Lammons CB | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Plantation | 5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 4.72 | Feb 5, 2014 |
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Blake McClain DE | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Sandalwood | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | - | Feb 5, 2014 |
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Kalan Ritchie TE | Goose Creek, SC | Goose Creek | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | 4.80 | Apr 30, 2013 |
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Tyshun Samuel WR | Inman, SC | Chapman | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | - | Dec 5, 2013 |
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Dante Sawyer DE | Suwanee, GA | North Gwinnett | 6 ft 2.5 in (1.89 m) | 262 lb (119 kg) | 4.65 | Dec 17, 2013 |
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Michael Scarnecchia QB | Orange Park, FL | Fleming Island | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | - | Oct 20, 2013 |
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Darin Smalls S | Summerville, SC | Summerville | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | - | Jun 22, 2013 |
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D.J. Smith CB | Marietta, GA | Walton | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 191 lb (87 kg) | - | Jan 13, 2014 |
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Taylor Stallworth DT | Mobile, AL | Murphy | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | - | Jul 27, 2013 |
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Donell Stanley OT, OG | Latta, SC | Latta | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 330 lb (150 kg) | 5.00 | Oct 11, 2013 |
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Jhaustin Thomas DE | Decatur, GA | Trinity Valley C.C. | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | - | Jun 25, 2013 |
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Dexter Wideman DT | Saluda, SC | Saluda | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | - | Feb 5, 2014 |
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Malik Young OG | Piedmont, SC | Woodmont | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 277 lb (126 kg) | 4.90 | May 28, 2013 |
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Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 24 Rivals: 16 247Sports: 15 ESPN: 19 | ||||||
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Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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August 28 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 21 Texas A&M | No. 9 | SECN | L 28–52 | 82,847 | |
September 6 | 7:00 p.m. | East Carolina * | No. 21 |
| ESPNU | W 33–23 | 80,899 |
September 13 | 3:30 p.m. | No. 6 Georgia | No. 24 |
| CBS | W 38–35 | 84,232 |
September 20 | 7:30 p.m. | at Vanderbilt | No. 14 | SECN | W 48–34 | 34,441 | |
September 27 | 7:00 p.m. | Missouri | No. 13 |
| ESPN | L 20–21 | 83,493 |
October 4 | 7:30 p.m. | at Kentucky | SECN | L 38–45 | 62,135 | ||
October 18 | 12:00 p.m. | Furman * |
| SECN | W 41–10 | 78,101 | |
October 25 | 7:30 p.m. | at No. 5 Auburn | SECN | L 35–42 | 87,451 | ||
November 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Tennessee |
| SECN | L 42–45 OT | 81,891 | |
November 15 | 12:00 p.m. | at Florida | SECN | W 23–20 OT | 85,088 | ||
November 22 | 12:00 p.m. | South Alabama * |
| SECRN | W 37–12 | 78,201 | |
November 29 | 12:00 p.m. | at No. 21 Clemson * | ESPN | L 17–35 | 82,720 | ||
December 27 | 4:00 p.m. | vs. Miami (FL) * | ABC | W 24–21 | 38,242 | ||
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2014 South Carolina Gamecocks roster | ||||||||
Quarterbacks
Running backs
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Defensive Line (DT)
Defensive Line (DE) | Linebackers
Spurs
Defensive backs
Safeties | Punters Placekickers Long snappers
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#21 Texas A&M | 10 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 52 |
#9 South Carolina | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina
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The Gamecocks open the 2014 season with a Thursday night matchup against conference foe Texas A&M. It will be the first meeting between the two schools. With kickoff set for 6:00 PM EDT, this game was scheduled to be the first live football game broadcast on the SEC Network. [6] As the first game of the Gamecocks-Aggies cross-division rivalry, the winner of this game will be awarded the new Bonham Trophy, named after Alamo war hero and South Carolina alumnus James Butler Bonham. [7]
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East Carolina | 6 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 23 |
#21 South Carolina | 7 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 33 |
at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina
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South Carolina hosts East Carolina for Week 2 of the college football season. The Gamecocks hold a 12-5 all-time series record against the Pirates. [8] South Carolina won the most recent matchup in 2012 by a score of 48–10. [6] It was the first career start for then-backup QB Dylan Thompson, who threw for 330 yards with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions in the victory. [9]
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#6 Georgia | 10 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 35 |
#24 South Carolina | 14 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina
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The SEC East rival Georgia Bulldogs visit South Carolina on September 13, 2014, to conclude the Gamecocks three-game homestand. Georgia leads the all-time series 48-17-2; [6] however, the Gamecocks have won three of the last four matchups, including a dominating 35–7 victory in the last meeting at Williams-Brice Stadium. [10] The Bulldogs won last year's matchup 41–30 in Athens, Georgia behind a 4 touchdown performance by Aaron Murray. [11]
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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#14 South Carolina | 0 | 17 | 10 | 21 | 48 |
Vanderbilt | 14 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 34 |
at Vanderbilt Stadium • Nashville, Tennessee
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South Carolina travels to Vanderbilt for the first road game of the 2014 season. South Carolina holds a 19-4 all-time series record against the Commodores, and has won the last five meetings. [12]
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Missouri | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
#13 South Carolina | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina
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The Gamecocks host the defending SEC East division champion Missouri Tigers for the 2014 Battle of Columbia. The all-time series record is tied at two wins apiece. South Carolina, however, has won both meetings since Missouri joined the SEC in 2012. [13] Last year's meeting saw Gamecocks QB Connor Shaw lead a 17-point, fourth quarter comeback in Columbia, Missouri to send the game into overtime. [14] The Gamecocks would go on to win in double overtime, becoming the only team to defeat the Tigers in the regular season. The winner of this game receives the Mayors’ Cup Trophy.
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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South Carolina | 7 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 38 |
Kentucky | 0 | 17 | 7 | 21 | 45 |
at Commonwealth Stadium • Lexington, Kentucky
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South Carolina's second road test of the season takes place in Lexington, Kentucky against SEC East foe Kentucky. South Carolina leads the all-time series 17-7-1. [15] The Gamecocks have won the last three meetings, including last year's 35–28 win at home. [16]
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Furman | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
South Carolina | 14 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 41 |
at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina
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In-state FCS team Furman comes to Columbia in Week 8 with the Gamecocks coming off of a bye week.
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South Carolina | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
#4 Auburn | 7 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 42 |
at Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama
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South Carolina visits the defending SEC champion Auburn Tigers on October 25, 2014. Auburn leads the all-time series 9-1-1. [6] Auburn has won all seven matchups since South Carolina joined the SEC in 1992, including the 2010 SEC Championship Game. [17]
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Tennessee | 7 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 45 |
South Carolina | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 42 |
at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina
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The Gamecocks host SEC East rival Tennessee for the ninth game of the 2014 season. Tennessee leads the all-time series 23-7-2, but South Carolina has won three of the last four meetings. [18] South Carolina will look to avenge last year's matchup in Knoxville, Tennessee when the Volunteers handed the Gamecocks their second and final loss of the 2013 season, made possible by a one-handed catch by WR Marquez North to set up a game-winning field goal. [19] The loss eventually cost South Carolina the SEC Eastern Division title and a trip to the SEC Championship game.
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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South Carolina | 10 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 23 |
Florida | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • Gainesville, Florida
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South Carolina comes off their second bye week with a trip to Gainesville, Florida to take on the Florida Gators in the final SEC game of the season. The Gators lead the all-time series 24-7-3; however, the Gamecocks have won three of the last four meetings. Four of the Gamecocks’ seven wins against Florida have come since Gator legend Steve Spurrier took over as head coach in 2005. [20] South Carolina's last win in Gainesville took place in 2010 in a game that clinched the Gamecocks’ first SEC East division title. [21]
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South Alabama | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
South Carolina | 10 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 37 |
at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina
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South Carolina hosts its final home game of the 2014 season against the South Alabama Jaguars. It will be the first meeting between the two schools. [6]
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South Carolina | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
Clemson | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, South Carolina
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South Carolina travels to Clemson, South Carolina for the 112th Battle of the Palmetto State. Clemson leads the all-time series 65-42-4; however, South Carolina has controlled the heated rivalry series as of late, winning the last five meetings by an average margin of 16.8 points. The Gamecocks’ five game winning streak is Carolina's longest winning streak in the series. Steve Spurrier is 6–3 against the Tigers since taking over as head coach in 2005. [22] Gamecock QB Dylan Thompson made his second career start in the last matchup at Memorial Stadium, replacing injured QB Connor Shaw. Thompson threw for 249 yards with 1 touchdown in the 35–17 loss to the Tigers. [23]
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Final |
AP | 9 | 21 | 24 | 14 | 13 | RV | RV | RV | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Coaches | 9 (1) | 21 | 23 | 16 | 15 | RV | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
CFP | Not released | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Not released |
The South Carolina Gamecocks football program represents the University of South Carolina. The Gamecocks compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference. The team's head coach is Shane Beamer. They play their home games at Williams–Brice Stadium.
The 2014 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gators competed in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the university's campus in Gainesville, Florida. The 2014 season was the Gators' fourth and final season under head coach Will Muschamp.
The 2015 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gamecocks competed as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) as part of its East Division. The team was led by head coach Steve Spurrier, who was in his eleventh year before his resignation on October 12, 2015; co-offensive coordinator Shawn Elliott took over as interim head coach. They played their home games at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. They finished the season 3–9, 1–7 in SEC play to finish in seventh place in the East division.
The 2016 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gators played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida, and competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by second-year head coach Jim McElwain. They finished the season 9–4, 6–2 in SEC regular season play to represent the Eastern Division in the SEC Championship Game where they lost to Alabama. They were invited to the Outback Bowl where they defeated Iowa.
The 2017 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University during the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney in his ninth full year and tenth overall since taking over midway through 2008 season. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium, also known as "Death Valley", and competed in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The 2018 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This season marked the Gamecocks 125th overall season, 27th as a member of the SEC, and 3rd under head coach Will Muschamp. The Gamecocks played their home games at Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.
The 2018 Missouri Tigers football team represented the University of Missouri in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers played their home games at Faurot Field as members of the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Barry Odom.
The 2019 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This season marked the Gamecocks 126th overall season, 28th as a member of the SEC East Division. The Gamecocks played their home games at Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, and were led by fourth-year head coach Will Muschamp.
The 2019 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University during the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney, in his 11th full year. The Tigers competed as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.
The 2020 Missouri Tigers football team represented the University of Missouri in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers played their home games at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri, and competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by first-year head coach Eliah Drinkwitz.
The 2020 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers played their home games at Jordan–Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by eighth-year head coach Gus Malzahn until his dismissal at the end of the regular season. The team's spring game, originally intended to be played on April 11, 2020, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tigers' regular-season schedule was also impacted as all non-conference games were canceled and the SEC allowed teams to play 10 in-conference games only.
The 2020 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The season marked the Gamecocks' 127th overall season, and 29th as a member of the SEC East Division. The Gamecocks played their home games at Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, and were led by head coach Will Muschamp until his firing on November 15. Mike Bobo was named interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
The 2021 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The season marked the Gamecocks' 128th overall season, and 30th as a member of the SEC East Division. The Gamecocks played their home games at Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, and were led by first-year head coach Shane Beamer.
The 2021 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney, in his 14th year. The Tigers competed as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.
The 2022 Texas A&M Aggies football team represented Texas A&M University in the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Aggies played their home games at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by fifth-year head coach Jimbo Fisher.
The 2023 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by second-year head coach Billy Napier, the Gators played home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida.
The 2023 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina as a member of the East Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gamecocks played their home games at Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, and were led by Shane Beamer in his third year as their head coach.
The 2023 Kentucky Wildcats football team represented the University of Kentucky in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wildcats were led by Mark Stoops in his 11th year as their head coach. The Kentucky football team played their home games at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.
The 2023 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Commodores were led by Clark Lea in his third year as their head coach. Following their blowout loss to Ole Miss, the Commodores became ineligible for a bowl selection for the 5th consecutive season. This was the last year of the Eastern and Western divisions of the SEC, as Texas and Oklahoma joined the SEC in 2024.
The 2023 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by Dabo Swinney, in his 16th year as Clemson's head coach. On the field, the team was led by sophomore quarterback Cade Klubnik who was rated by Rivals.com as the No. 3 player in the 2022 college football recruiting class.