Only four Saturdays left. Clemson and South Carolina both kick off their 2026 seasons on September 5, and the countdown at Upstate Tailgate has officially started. Mark Your Calendar: Both Teams Open September 5 The Gamecocks host Kent State at Williams-Brice Stadium, while the Tigers hit the road to open at LS
Football season is back in the Upstate, and whether you bleed Clemson orange or Garnet & Black, Upstate Tailgate has your 2026 game plan covered. Below you'll find the full schedules for both the Clemson Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks, free printable PDF versions to stick on the fridge or pack in the cooler, and live sc
Opening Saturday is September 5, and in Spartanburg it lands two different ways. The Gamecocks open at home against Kent State. Clemson opens on the road at LSU. Same weekend, same neighborhoods, two completely different Saturdays. Gamecocks Open at Home vs Kent State South Carolina starts the season at home on September 5 against Kent
