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.

South Carolina will try and start 3-1 for the first time in seven years and bounce back from a heart-breaking, 36-33 defeat to No. 16 LSU last week when it takes on Akron.

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.

South Carolina football will wear throwback uniforms Saturday against Akron. It's the Gamecocks' first night game in Williams-Brice Stadium in 2024.

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,

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.