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South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech FREE STREAM: How to watch today
ATLANTA – The No. 13 South Carolina Gamecocks clash with the Virginia Tech Hokies in the Aflac Kickoff Game today – Sunday, Aug. 31 – at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. This game is available on multiple streaming services.
How do I watch South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech for free?
This game will broadcast live on ESPN at 3 p.m. Eastern. Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this game for free by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV, which also offers $35 off your first month.
FuboTV has up to $30 off your first month.
The most flexible option is Sling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for five months and $45.99 per month thereafter.
This game is also available on the ESPN app streaming service, which now offers an Unlimited Plan for $29.99 per month (or $299.99 for entire year) and the Select Plan for $11.99 per month (or $119.99 for entire year). The ESPN app replicates its previous coverage of select games and broadcasts on ESPN Plus.
| Streaming service | Monthly Price | Free trial | Length | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | $74.99 | Yes | 5-day | $35 off first month |
| FuboTV | $64.99 | No | N/A | $30 off first month |
| Sling TV | $4.99-$199.99 | No | N/A | Half off first month |
| ESPN Streaming | $11.99 | No | N/A | No |
The Gamecocks are coming off a rugged 9-4 campaign, which included a 5-3 record in the beefed-up SEC.
South Carolina lost offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains to Appalachian State for their head coaching vacancy. Mike Shula, former New York Giants offensive coordinator, will fill the role and take on those duties for the first time since 2019.
The hype is high around sophomore quarterback and All-SEC selection LaNorris Sellers. In 12 games last season as a freshman, Sellers threw for 2,543 yards and 18 touchdowns while giving away seven interceptions. He recorded a 69.8 QBR, which was top 40 in the nation.
Junior athlete Nyck Harbor is one of the most versatile playmakers in the country. In 10 games, Harbor hauled in 26 passes for 376 yards and three touchdowns.
Senior running back Rahsul Faison is in tow after battling eligibility issues in the offseason. He notched 198 carries for 1,109 yards and eight touchdowns at Utah State last season. Expect Faison to be a workhorse for the Gamecocks in 2025.
South Carolina graduated five defensive players to the NFL.
Junior defensive back and preseason All-SEC selection Jalon Kilgore recorded 31 solo tackles and five interceptions last season.
Sophomore linebacker and preseason All-SEC standout Dylan Stewart is expected to garner a lot of eyeballs as well this year. He tallied 17 solo tackles and 6.5 sacks and three forced fumbles as a freshman last year.
Watch South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech on DIRECTV for free
The Hokies are coming off a 6-7 campaign that was filled with mediocrity, including a 4-4 mark in the ACC. They finished in eighth place in the conference. Head coach Brent Pry has failed to make an impact and could be on the hot seat in the first half of the season.
The Hokies welcome in nearly 50 new pieces this year, including a slew of freshman, four West Virginia offensive lineman and some other portal impacts. Offensive coordinator Phillip Montgomery takes over the offensive play-calling duties, hoping to spark Drones.
Senior quarterback Kyron Drones, who suffered through injuries in 2024, looks to make a leap in 2025. In nine starts last season as a junior, Drones compiled 1,562 yards and 10 touchdowns with six interceptions. The dual threat also racked up 98 carries for 336 yards and six touchdowns. He was Virginia Tech’s second-leading rusher last season.
Junior Ayden Greene is the receiver to watch for Drones’ corps. He hauled in 19 receptions for 268 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 14.1 yards per reception last season. Junior tight end Benji Gosnell is expected to be more involved in the offense after collecting 32 receptions for 341 yards and two touchdowns.
Bhayshul Tuten graduated to the NFL, leaving a gaping hole in the backfield. Pry searched through the portal to pull out Bowling Green’s Terion Stewart, Coastal Carolina’s Braydon Bennett and Central Missouri’s Marcellous Hawkins.
The Hokies will debut new offensive line coach Matt Moore, who is responsible for the drastic Mountaineer-led adjustment in the trenches. First-year defensive coordinator Sam Siefkes will also see his first action on the sideline.
South Carolina leads the all-time series, 11-7-2. The Hokies are 3-1 against the Gamecocks on neutral sites. It marks the first meeting between the two teams since 1991.
Who is announcing South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech?
Bob Wischusen (play-by-play) and Louis Riddick (analyst) will be the announcers while Kris Budden reports from the sidelines.
What are the latest odds for South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech?
Spread: SC: (-7), VT: (+7)
Moneyline: SC: (-290), VT: (+235)
Point total: 52.5
Odds from DraftKings
Here’s more information on how to watch South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech on TV and streaming services.
What: Aflac Kickoff Game 2025: South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech
When: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Time: 3 p.m. Eastern
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, Ga.
Channel: ESPN
Best streaming options: FuboTV ($30 off your first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), Sling TV (half off first month and daily, weekend, weekly, monthly and season pass) and ESPN Streaming
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Just behind Charleston city hall sits Washington Square Park with its wrought iron gates, live oaks, and a smattering of Spanish moss. This was the city’s official square until 1881.
It’s also the backdrop of former, longtime Charleston Mayor Joe Riley’s new memoir, “Windows on Washington Square,” released Jan. 6th by Evening Post Books.
In a press release, the publisher promises a “rare, first-person account of how Charleston became the city we recognize today.”
Riley was 32 when he first took office on Dec. 15th, 1975. He’d told his wife he’d run for just one term.
But 10 terms later, a total of 40 years, Riley became one of the nation’s longest serving mayors.
He not only helped build the now bustling city but held its hand during intense periods of pain.
Riley’s memoir offers insight into some of Charleston darkest moments; the horror of Hurricane Hugo and the immeasurable grief following the hate-fueled massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church.
The publisher says the memoir is revealing in “how a city holds itself together when the world is watching.”
The book also shares private moments with Riley’s two sons and his wife Charlotte, a steadfast confidant.
“He’s one of a kind,” said former Columbia Mayor Stephen Benjamin in a statement. “He is the gold standard that so many of us desired to be measured against.”
An official book launch event will be held at the Dock Street Theater later this month.
Now 82, Riley stepped down from office in January of 2016.
Meechie Johnson Jr. leads the South Carolina Gamecocks (9-5, 0-1 SEC) into a road game against Marquel Sutton and the LSU Tigers (12-2, 0-1 SEC) at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Read below where we dive into all of the info you need to know about this contest, including how to watch on TV.
As college basketball matchups continue, prepare for the outing with what you need to know before Tuesday’s game.
LSU vs. South Carolina: How to watch on TV or live stream
- Game day: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Arena: Pete Maravich Assembly Center
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Live stream: Fubo – Watch NOW (Regional restrictions may apply)
Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
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LSU vs. South Carolina stats and trends
- This season, LSU is posting 87.8 points per game (28th-ranked in college basketball) and surrendering 71.3 points per contest (131st-ranked).
- So far this season, the Tigers are averaging 37.4 boards per game (33rd-ranked in college basketball) and allowing 29.2 rebounds per contest (92nd-ranked).
- This year, LSU ranks 104th in college basketball in assists, dishing out 15.8 per game.
- The Tigers are committing 10.5 turnovers per game (96th-ranked in college basketball) this season, while forcing 10.5 turnovers per contest (289th-ranked).
- This season, LSU is sinking 6.9 treys per game (269th-ranked in college basketball) and is shooting 33.2% (218th-ranked) from downtown.
- The Tigers rank 226th in college basketball with 8.1 three-pointers allowed per game this year. Meanwhile, they rank 183rd with a 33.1% shooting percentage allowed from three-point land.
- LSU is attempting 38 two-pointers per game this season, which account for 64.6% of the shots it has attempted (and 76.9% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, it is attempting 20.9 treys per contest, which are 35.4% of its shots (and 23.1% of the team’s buckets).
LSU vs. South Carolina Odds and Spread
- Spread Favorite: Tigers (-7.5)
- Moneyline: LSU (-347), South Carolina (+274)
- Total: 149.5 points
NCAA Basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 3:31 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
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DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Darlington received a $957,000 grant from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) to upgrade the Woodcreek Pump Station.
The project eliminates the current station on Country Club Road and will flow to the Woodcreek pump station while it is being renovated.
The city said that this will better serve those who live within the Darlington County Club by utilizing newer technology.
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“This project has been on the City’s radar for quite some time now,” said City of Darlington Public Utilities Director Michael Morris. “The City is very thankful to receive this grant funding. It will be impactful to the residents in the Darlington Country Club, and it will enhance the service in the area.”
The funding is a part of a $23 million investment by the SC RIA to upgrade the state’s capital improvement.
The Woodcreek Pump Station Upgrade project is set to begin construction in 2026.
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