College football season opens for South Carolina teams on September 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:02 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The 2026 college football season kicks off for South Carolina's nine Division I teams on September 5. Clemson begins at LSU, aiming to rebound from a disappointing 2025. South Carolina hosts Kent State after finishing last season 4-8. Coastal Carolina faces West Virginia following a four-game losing streak to end 2025. FCS teams Charleston Southern, Furman, Presbyterian, and South Carolina State also begin their seasons the same week, with games set for August 27 and 29.
- •Clemson opens at LSU on September 5.
- •South Carolina hosts Kent State on September 5.
- •Coastal Carolina plays at West Virginia on September 5.
- •Charleston Southern and Furman open on August 27.
- •South Carolina State's first game is August 29.
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — When is first weekend of college football in South Carolina?
"This is when the first game is for each of South Carolina's nine Division I college football programs.
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