Why the South Carolina Gamecocks beating Akron is so important for the program. The South Carolina Gamecocks are already two games into their conference schedule this year but in week four they are getting a bit of a breather.

Tune-up game: The Gamecocks committed 13 penalties in their first loss of the season last week. Two of those came at the cost of pick-sixes by USC’s defense, which would’ve won the game. Akron is a perfect opportunity for South Carolina to get right heading into its first of two bye weeks.

Preview the South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Akron Zips college football matchup, with score predictions, stats, and game information.

The South Carolina Gamecocks welcome Akron for the first game under the lights of the season at Williams-Brice Stadium. The 1-2 Zips are coming off their first win of the season against Colgate.

The University of Akron football team is seeking its first win in 2024. The Zips were routed by Ohio State and Rutgers. Colgate awaits in Week 3.

The South Carolina football team is looking to return to winnings after a heartbreaking loss to No. 16 LSU when it faces Akron on Saturday. They hope to earn a 3-1 record, but the success of this is up in the air with the uncertain health of redshirt freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers.

Star runner Raheim Sanders and the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-1) face the Akron Zips (1-2) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Williams-Brice Stadium. Watch every college football touchdown, interception,

Coming to Columbia on Saturday are the Akron Zips, a MAC team that will be paid $1.5 million for playing the Gamecocks. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m; the game will air on ESPNU. South Carolina will be wearing throwback uniforms.

What fans should be paying attention to during South Carolina's game against the Akron Zips. The South Carolina Gamecocks are already two games into their conference schedule this year but in week four they are getting a bit of a breather.