ESPN's College GameDay is set to return to Columbia, South Carolina for the first time in a decade, featuring a highly anticipated SEC matchup between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the No. 18 LSU Tigers on September 14. Both teams enter the game with momentum; South Carolina secured a decisive 31-6 victory over Kentucky, while LSU won 44-21 against Nicholls State, despite some injury concerns for their quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and starting running back. College GameDay will begin broadcasting at 9 a.m. leading up to the noon kickoff, bringing significant attention to the Gamecocks as they host the Tigers. This matchup marks the seventh appearance of South Carolina on the show, with the last broadcast from Columbia occurring in 2014. The Gamecocks, showcasing promising performances, aim to capitalize on the home-field advantage during this crucial early season game.