SOUTH CAROLINA
Report: South Carolina completes 2021 nonconference schedule; contract details emerge
The South Carolina Gamecocks have reportedly filled their final 2021 nonconference vacancy.
Per a report from FBSchedules.com, the Gamecocks will host the FCS Eastern Illinois Panthers on Sept. 4, 2021.
Per the report, contract details have emerged for the first-ever meeting between the Gamecocks and Panthers:
The Gamecocks will pay the Panthers a $400,000 guarantee for the contest, according to the copy of the contract.
The Panthers play in the Ohio Valley Conference and are famous for producing current San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garappolo, ex-Dallas Cowboys QB (and current CBS analyst) Tony Romo and legendary coach Mike Shanahan, among others.
The Gamecocks will also play East Carolina, Troy and Clemson during nonconference play in 2021.
You do not get rewarded for tougher schedules over weaker schedules, that much is clear. Bring on the Eastern Illinois and another in the W column.
Seems the only think that matters is the number in the win column, not how you got there.
Just don’t make news by dropping a game to an FCS opponent. Good thing App State moved up to FBS. That game is no gimme.
Rather surprised – no 2nd ACC team? No B1G regular season game? Would love to see us play Southern Cal again – winner gets USC!!