By: Marcus Gonzalez

Based on the current 2025 schedule and historical trends:

Aug 31 vs Virginia Tech (Atlanta)

Likely win – neutral site matchup, USC holds a winning all-time record (11–7–2) and hasn’t played repeatedly, but the Gamecocks and program continuity favor them.

Sept 6 vs South Carolina State

Almost certainly a win – USC dominates this in-state rival; State has never beaten them.

Sept 13 vs Vanderbilt (Columbia, SEC)

Win – South Carolina has a 30–4 record all-time versus Vandy and is riding a 16-game winning streak.

Sept 20 at Missouri (Away, SEC)

Slight loss risk, but more likely a win — the series is close (Missouri leads 9–6 overall, 7–6 since joining the SEC), but South Carolina pulled off a thriller in 2024. Motivation and momentum could swing it.

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Sept 27 vs Kentucky (Home, SEC)

Likely win — recent three‑game streak swung Carolina’s way, and Gamecocks now lead the all-time series.

Oct 11 at LSU (Away, SEC)

Projected loss — USC trails the all-time series badly (LSU leads 20–2–1) and hasn’t beaten LSU in Columbia since 1930. Tough road trip.

Oct 18 vs Oklahoma (Home, SEC)

Projected win — last matchup (2024) was a convincing 35–9 win for USC in Norman. That gives confidence for the rematch.

Oct 25 vs Alabama (Home, SEC/Homecoming)

Toss‑up leaning loss — while the series is close (essentially 3–3 since 2001), Alabama historically leads and still boasts dominant recruiting and depth. Winning at home would be huge.

Nov 1 at Ole Miss (Away, SEC)

Close call — USC trails overall (8–10) and in SEC series (3–6), but recent success in Oxford suggests either team could win. Lean loss on the road at a tough opponent.

Nov 15 at Texas A&M (Away, SEC)

Hard loss probability — Aggies lead the all-time series 9–2, haven’t lost in College Station and are a regular SEC power.

Nov 22 vs Coastal Carolina (Home)

Win expected — USC has never lost to Coastal, past wins by huge margins.

Nov 29 vs Clemson (Home, Palmetto Bowl)

Win is possible, but rivalry is unpredictable. Clemson leads the series 73–44–4; yet USC won two of last three and clinched bowl bid in 2024 thriller 17–14. Expect a close, high-stakes tilt.

Projected overall record: ~8–4 or 9–3, depending on bounce—likely wins: VT, SC State, Vandy, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Coastal; toss‑ups Missouri, Clemson; likely losses at LSU, Alabama, Ole Miss, Texas A&M.

From betting markets: sportsbooks have placed USC’s over/under win total at 7.5 games—most projections expect them to smash that, possibly reaching 9–10 wins, thanks largely to Sellers’ talent and momentum into 2025.