South Carolina and Mississippi State clash in SEC opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

South Carolina and Mississippi State are facing off in their SEC opener at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. Both teams enter the game undefeated at 2-0, with South Carolina coming off a 45-9 victory over Towson and Mississippi State winning 38-13 against Minnesota. The Gamecocks' coach Shane Beamer is seeking his first Week 3 win, while Mississippi State's Jeff Lebby is looking for his first SEC road win since his hiring. The game started at 4:15 p.m. ET (SEC Network) and is currently in progress with live updates available.
- •South Carolina hosts Mississippi State in SEC opener.
- •Game started at 4:15 p.m. ET in Columbia.
- •Both teams are 2-0 entering the matchup.
- •Mississippi State seeks first win at South Carolina since 1998.
- •Live updates are being provided by local outlets.
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — South Carolina football vs Mississippi State score, live updates, time, TV in SEC opener
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Mississippi State football vs South Carolina live updates, score, time, TV in SEC opener
"South Carolina football begins SEC play with a game against Mississippi State. Follow along for live updates from the game.
"Mississippi State football is starting SEC play today against South Carolina. Follow along for live updates from the game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 5:16 PMSouth Carolina football vs Mississippi State score, live updates, time, TV in SEC opener
South Carolina football begins SEC play with a game against Mississippi State. Follow along for live updates from the game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 5:15 PMMississippi State football vs South Carolina live updates, score, time, TV in SEC opener
Mississippi State football is starting SEC play today against South Carolina. Follow along for live updates from the game.
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