South Carolina opened their season with a convincing 24-11 victory over Virginia Tech at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. LaNorris Sellers shined for the Gamecocks, scoring on a 15-yard run in the first quarter and connecting with Nyck Harbor on a 64-yard touchdown strike in the fourth. Vicari Swain delivered a game-changing play with an electrifying 80-yard punt return touchdown, while the Hokies struggled to find the end zone, settling for three Kyle Lowe field goals and a safety.