COLUMBIA, S.C. — The countdown is nearly over, as Gamecock football's season opener is less than 24 hours away. This year, fans will notice a change in the player entrance—a tribute to a Gamecock ...

Cocky during the 2022 South Carolina Spring Game at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC, April 16th, 2022. Jeff Blake Jeff Blake Photo University of South Carolina mascot Cocky’s gameday reveal is ...

The second the Gamecock cry is heard throughout Williams-Brice Stadium, fans know Cocky isn’t too far away. But the famed bird had a few tricks up its sleeve for Saturday’s home-opener with a brand ...