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One of the top two games on Sunday’s slate of college football schedule features the “Beamer Bowl” between South Carolina and Virginia Tech.
No. 13 South Carolina will meet up with Virginia Tech in the Aflac Kickoff Game on Sunday, Aug. 31 for a 3 p.m. ET kickoff inside Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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It’s the fourth SEC-vs.-ACC matchup of the opening weekend slate in college football, as Syracuse-Tennessee, Alabama-Florida State and Clemson-LSU all served as a prequel to the Gamecocks and Hokies matchup on Sunday. The Hokies can even the series with a win after the Seminoles shocked the No. 8-ranked Crimson Tide on Aug. 30, 31-17.
LaNorris Sellers and Dylan Stewart headline the Gamecocks roster this season, as both received All-SEC Preseason Team honors last month. Sellers led the Gamecocks to a 9-3 record in his first season as South Carolina’s starting quarterback last year.
It is the first meeting between South Carolina and Virginia Tech since 1991, when the Gamecocks defeated the Hokies 28-21 in Columbia. The Hokies are coming off a 6-7 season last year.
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South Carolina announces on its X account(formerly Twitter) that it will be wearing its home black uniforms for its Aflac Kickoff Game vs. Virginia Tech on Aug. 31.
The Week 1 showdown between South Carolina and Virginia Tech on Aug. 31 is a bittersweet one for South Carolina coach Shane Beamer, as he is not only facing against his alma mater but going against a program that his dad, Frank Beamer, led from 1987-2015.
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In fact, Shane Beamer was an assistant at Virginia Tech for Frank Beamer’s final five seasons, as he served as assistant head coach and running backs coach for the Hokies from 2011-15.
REQUIRED READING: Is Shane Beamer related to Frank Beamer? South Carolina football coach to face alma mater
As noted by Lulu Kesin of The Greenville News, part of the USA TODAY Network, South Carolina did not release a depth chart ahead of its Week 1 opener vs. Virginia Tech.
“I didn’t want him to release one then we don’t release one and he’s like ‘what the heck?’” South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said Aug. 27. “It’s not trying to keep any secrets from Virginia Tech, to be honest I am just trying to avoid any unnecessary overreactions.”
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He added: “We still have position battles going on out there on the practice field and if I had released a depth chart it was going to have a gazillion ‘and’s and ‘or’s’ … I’m respectful of the job you have and I’m not trying to make things more difficult but that’s just what I was trying to avoid. I looked at what’s best for our team right now that’s not putting anything out on paper.”
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Sunday, Aug. 31
Spread: South Carolina -7
Over/under: 51.5
Moneyline: South Carolina (-220) | Virginia Tech (+180)
LaNorris Sellers is starting at quarterback for South Carolina in its Week 1 opener vs. Virginia Tech in the Aflac Kickoff Game. The All-SEC Preseason Second Team selection is entering his second season as the Gamecocks’ starting quarterback, as he led the team to a 8-4 record last year while throwing for 2,534 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Kyron Drones is starting quarterback for Virginia Tech in its Week 1 opener vs. South Carolina in the Aflac Kickoff Game. He is one of six ACC starting quarterbacks that are returning for their second consecutive season.
What time does South Carolina vs Virginia Tech start?
Date: Sunday, Aug. 31
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
The Week 1 matchup between South Carolina and Virginia Tech is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 31 from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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What TV channel is South Carolina vs Virginia Tech on today?
South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech will be broadcast nationally on ESPN in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season. Bob Wischusen and Louis Riddick will call the game from the booth at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Kris Budden reporting from the sidelines.
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Streaming options for the game include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
South Carolina-Virginia Tech predictions
South Carolina schedule 2025
Here is South Carolina’s schedule:
Sunday, Aug. 31: vs. Virginia Tech | 3 p.m. ET | ESPN (Fubo)
Saturday, Sept. 6: vs. South Carolina State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Saturday, Sept. 13: vs. Vanderbilt *
Saturday, Sept. 20: at Missouri *
Saturday, Sept. 27: vs. Kentucky *
Saturday, Oct. 4: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 11: at No. 9 LSU *
Saturday, Oct. 18: vs. Oklahoma *
Saturday, Oct. 25: vs. No. 8 Alabama *
Saturday, Nov. 1: at No. 15 Ole Miss *
Saturday, Nov. 8: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 15: at No. 21 Texas A&M *
Saturday, Nov. 22: vs. Coastal Carolina
Saturday, Nov. 29: vs. No. 6 Clemson | Noon ET
* Denotes SEC game
Virginia Tech schedule 2025
Here is Virginia Tech’s schedule:
Sunday, Aug. 31: vs. No. 13 South Carolina | 3 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
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This weekend’s college basketball slate kicks off with a blockbuster showdown between the No. 11 Virginia Cavaliers and the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils. They’ll be playing in Durham, where Duke has been undefeated for over a year. Virginia (25-3), however, has been on point all season and stands a chance at snapping the Blue Devils’ home court winning streak.
At a Glance: How to Watch Virginia vs. Duke Basketball Game
Stream: Sling
TV channel: ESPN
Date, time: Saturday, Feb. 28 at noon ET
The Cavaliers are coming off a big 90-61 win over NC State, and are looking to extend a nine-game winning streak. The Blue Devils are hot off a massive 100-56 victory against Notre Dame. Duke is seeking another shot at the title this year after falling to No. 1 Houston in last year’s Final Four.
If you don’t have a way to watch Saturday’s Virginia vs. Duke game, read on. Ahead is a quick guide on how to livestream Virginia vs. Duke with Sling, plus key details about the matchup.
How to Watch Virginia vs. Duke Basketball Game Online
Saturday’s Virginia vs. Duke matchup will air on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, you can watch the game online using any live TV streaming service that carries the channel. One of our favorites is Sling, which offers flexible packages and a great channel lineup.
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ESPN is included in Sling’s Orange and Orange + Blue packages. The Orange plan carries 30+ channels, including CNN, TNT, HGTV, and ID, as well as ESPN. This plan is available as a monthly subscription, starting at $45.99 a month, but Sling also offers short-term passes that are ideal for catching individual games or tournaments. A one-day pass costs $4.99, a three-day pass costs $9.99, and a seven-day pass costs $14.99.
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If you want more channels, upgrade to the Orange + Blue package. This plan starts at $60.99 a month and carries 50+ channels, including local networks (in select markets), Fox News, NFL Network, and everything in the Orange package.
Virginia vs. Duke Game Date, Start Time
The next Virginia vs. Duke basketball game takes place on Saturday, Feb. 28. Tip-off is at noon ET.
We’re highlighting the many threads that make Virginia so special
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States and Virginia, we’re embarking on a journey to celebrate the rich history of the place we call home. (WSLS 10)
Virginia is filled with so much history just waiting to be explored. As we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States and Virginia, we’re celebrating this milestone with a new series: Patchwork 250.
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A fatal collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Thursday evening has claimed a life and prompted a significant road closure in South Reno.
The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to reports of the crash at approximately 5:29 p.m. on February 26. The incident occurred on northbound South Virginia Street, just north of Damonte Ranch Parkway.
According to the Nevada State Police, the rider of the motorcycle, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel. The driver of the pickup truck remained on-site, though no further details regarding other injuries or the cause of the crash have been released. Northbound South Virginia Street: Completely shut down from Damonte Ranch Parkway to Bishop Manogue Drive.
Southbound South Virginia Street: Open, but expect “rubbernecking” delays as drivers pass the emergency vehicles. Officials expect the northbound lanes to remain closed until at least 11:30 p.m. as the NHP Highway Patrol Division completes their investigation.
