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⚽️ Women’s soccer draws
🎽 Podium finish
🤙 And much more!

🪄 BLACK MAGIC

In the early 1980s, South Carolina football was searching for an identity — a program adrift and hungry for respect. Part One of Black Magic: The Story of the 1984 Gamecocks sets the stage with the arrival of head coach Joe Morrison, whose quiet intensity would spark a cultural shift in Columbia. Through the eyes of players, journalists, and lifelong fans, we revisit a program standing at the edge of transformation. The ’84 season begins with a tense, hard-fought win over The Citadel — a shaky opening act that hinted at the unforgettable storm to come.

Black Magic: The Story of the 1984 Gamecocks Part One: A Rise to Relevancy premieres TOMORROW on Gamecocks+.

🎙️ TAILGATE TALKS

Tailgate Talks: Kai Kroeger — It's a bird, it's a plane! No, it's just an absolute rocket of a punt off the foot of Kai Kroeger. The former Gamecock standout is now a starter in the NFL for his favorite childhood team, and is next up on the tailgate. Stephen and Pat look back through his career at South Carolina, including the trickery that made him a fan favorite, and check in on the two most important things happening now: his rookie season and his golf game.

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Took The Point. The 10th-ranked women’s soccer team converted a PK in the final minutes to tie Auburn 1-1 on the road. Cuyler Zulauf scored the Gamecock goal for her third of the season. The draw keeps South Carolina’s unbeaten SEC streak alive. They’ll host Texas in the annual Pink Game on Thursday.

🔺 Podium Placement. South Carolina Cross Country finished second at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational 5K, led by Salma Elbadra’s third-place finish. The team’s performance included several personal bests, plus continued their podium streak this season.

🔺 Battled To The End. The Gamecock volleyball team lost to Georgia 3-1 in a closely contested SEC match. Laiya Ebo’s recorded a season-high 12 kills and Ava Leahy had a career-high nine blocks. Alayna Johnson matched her career high with 16 kills to lead the offense. They’ll play Oklahoma on the road on Friday.

🔺 Fell Short. The men’s soccer team fell to UCF 2-0 on Saturday night. The Gamecocks had nine shots with five on goal. They’ll host Senior Night on Friday when Old Dominion comes to Stone Stadium.

🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA

Today’s trivia question…

How many times has South Carolina played LSU in football?

Think you know it?

Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the right answer!

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday 10/8

🏊 Swim & Dive vs. Georgia @ 3:00 p.m.

Thursday 10/9

⚽️ No. 10 Women’s Soccer vs. Texas @ 6:00 p.m. | Tickets | SEC Network

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 23

🤙 Have a great Monday, y’all!