South Carolina vs. Texas A&M: Game Preview, Kickoff Time, TV Channel, Series History and Prediction
South Carolina returns to Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, November 7, 2026, to host Texas A&M in an important SEC matchup. The Gamecocks will be looking to protect their home field against an Aggies team that has dominated the overall series, but has struggled in recent trips to Columbia.
The game has an added storyline after last season’s dramatic meeting, when South Carolina surrendered a 27-point halftime advantage and lost 31–30 in College Station.
The kickoff time and television network have now been officially announced. Here’s what fans need to know.
Game details and how to watch
South Carolina Gamecocks
Home
VS
Texas A&M Aggies
Date
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Kickoff
3:00 p.m. ET
Venue
Williams-Brice Stadium
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
U.S. TV
ESPN
Streaming
ESPN App / Watch ESPN
The SEC officially confirmed the 3 p.m. Eastern kickoff and ESPN broadcast on October 26. Texas A&M’s athletics department also confirmed the announcement, listing the start as 2 p.m. Central time.
For viewers in Nigeria, the game begins at 9 p.m. West Africa Time. International viewers should check their local sports listings and streaming rights, because ESPN’s U.S. broadcast does not guarantee that the same channel or stream will be available in every country.
Where the teams stand entering the matchup
The teams arrive in different circumstances.
South Carolina: The Gamecocks have improved to 5–3 overall after defeating Oklahoma 42–25 on October 31. That victory followed wins over Florida (38–19) and Tennessee (27–24), giving Shane Beamer’s team three consecutive victories.
Texas A&M: The Aggies enter at 4–4 overall and 1–4 in SEC play. Their most recent game was a 31–20 defeat against Alabama on October 24. They have a bye before travelling to Columbia, giving them an extra week to prepare.
The difference in momentum is an important part of this matchup. South Carolina is building confidence, while Texas A&M needs to respond after a difficult stretch in conference play.
Series history: Texas A&M leads 10–2
Texas A&M holds a commanding 10–2 advantage in the series, which began when the Aggies joined the SEC in 2012 and the teams first met in 2014.
However, South Carolina has made the matchup more competitive in recent years.
| Meeting | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Texas A&M won 31–30 |
| 2024 | South Carolina won 44–20 |
| 2022 | South Carolina won 30–24 |
| 2020 | Texas A&M won 48–3 |
The Gamecocks have won their last two home meetings against the Aggies, including the impressive 44–20 victory in 2024. Texas A&M’s last win at Williams-Brice Stadium came in 2020, when it prevailed 48–3.
The 2025 collapse still matters
Last year’s meeting remains one of the most painful results in recent South Carolina football history.
The Gamecocks entered halftime with a 30–3 lead in College Station, seemingly in control of the contest. However, Texas A&M produced a remarkable second-half comeback, scoring 28 unanswered points to secure a 31–30 victory.
The comeback became the largest in Texas A&M program history.
That result gives South Carolina a powerful motivation entering this rematch. The Gamecocks have an opportunity to respond in front of their home crowd and demonstrate how much the team has developed since that defeat.
The Bonham Trophy is also at stake
The matchup carries an additional rivalry element: the Bonham Trophy, contested by South Carolina and Texas A&M.
With the Aggies leading the overall series, the Gamecocks will be looking to defend their home territory and add another victory to their recent run against Texas A&M in Columbia.
The trophy adds another layer of importance to a game that could influence both teams’ SEC finishes.
Five major storylines to watch
1. Can LaNorris Sellers continue his recent form?
Sellers was outstanding against Oklahoma, accounting for five touchdowns and 397 total yards. His ability to create plays with both his arm and legs will be crucial against Texas A&M.
If he maintains that level of production, South Carolina will have a strong opportunity to challenge the Aggies’ defense.
2. South Carolina’s offensive line against Texas A&M’s defensive front
The Gamecocks must protect Sellers and create running lanes. Texas A&M will be looking to disrupt the pocket, pressure the quarterback and prevent South Carolina from establishing its offensive rhythm.
3. Can the Gamecocks’ defense contain the Aggies?
South Carolina’s defense will need to limit explosive plays, tackle consistently and avoid allowing Texas A&M to build momentum. The Aggies will be particularly dangerous if they establish an effective ground game.
4. Texas A&M’s response after its Alabama defeat
The Aggies have an extra week to prepare. That could be important for correcting mistakes and developing a more effective offensive approach.
South Carolina cannot assume that Texas A&M’s recent struggles will automatically continue.
5. Can South Carolina finally change the overall series narrative?
The Aggies have won 10 of the 12 meetings, but South Carolina has taken two of the last four and won its last two home games against them.
Another victory would strengthen the Gamecocks’ recent record in this matchup and give the program an important SEC result.
Who is expected to win?
Current betting-market favorite
South Carolina enters as the expected winner according to the available betting markets.
As of November 1, one odds comparison listed the Gamecocks around 6.5-point favorites, with a moneyline of approximately -240. Another market showed South Carolina as the favorite around -6.5, with Texas A&M at approximately +195. These prices can change before kickoff.
Current market snapshot
South Carolina
68%
Texas A&M
32%
Approximate market-implied win probabilities from the November 1 odds snapshot, not guaranteed outcomes.
My prediction: South Carolina 34, Texas A&M 27
I lean toward South Carolina for several reasons.
First, the Gamecocks are playing with confidence after three consecutive wins, including victories over ranked Florida and Tennessee and a 42–25 road win against Oklahoma.
Second, Williams-Brice Stadium has been a difficult destination for Texas A&M recently. The Gamecocks have won the last two meetings there, and the home crowd could provide another significant advantage.
Third, Sellers is showing signs of becoming increasingly comfortable with the offense. His dual-threat ability gives South Carolina an opportunity to attack Texas A&M in multiple ways.
However, the Aggies have extra preparation time, a strong historical advantage and the motivation to avoid another defeat in Columbia. This should not be treated as an easy game for the Gamecocks.
Final call: South Carolina has the momentum and home-field advantage. I expect the Gamecocks to win a competitive SEC contest, but Texas A&M has enough talent to make this a four-quarter battle.
South Carolina’s remaining regular-season schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 7 | Texas A&M | Home |
| November 14 | Arkansas | Away |
| November 21 | Georgia | Home |
| November 28 | Clemson | Away |
The Texas A&M game is an important opportunity for South Carolina to strengthen its SEC record before facing Arkansas, Georgia and Clemson to close the regular season.
Bottom line: This is more than a regular-season rematch. South Carolina has an opportunity to avenge last year’s heartbreaking collapse, defend Williams-Brice Stadium and improve its position in the SEC standings.
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