The South Carolina Gamecocks football program represents the University of South Carolina. The Gamecocks compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern Conference. The team's head coach is Shane Beamer. They play their home games at Williams–Brice Stadium.The athletic department is supported with private money from the Gamecock Club. It was originally formed as the B.A.M. (Buck-A-Month) Club in 1939 and 1940 to benefit the athletic programs from privately raised funds.[4][5]

The university's athletic programs have earned eleven national team titles and produced many Olympians. Gamecock fans are known for their passion – sportscaster Tim Brando was quoted as saying, You won't find any more loyal fans in the country than those who follow the South Carolina Gamecocks.