Clemson’s game plan centers on stopping the elusive Gamecock quarterback who torched them a year ago, pushing Dabo Swinney’s defense to tighten every detail.

The total represents the number of days between South Carolina’s last home win over the Clemson Tigers and Saturday’s kickoff. The Gamecocks’ last win over Clemson at Williams-Brice Stadium came on Nov.

Still, bragging rights are very much on the line against Clemson (6-5) on Saturday (noon, SEC Network). The Gamecocks have won two of the last three matchups against the Tigers, but haven’t beaten their rival at home since 2013. In fact, the home team hasn’t won the matchup since 2018.

Luke Doty is finishing his 6th year playing football at USC, and it hasn’t been his typical year. He sacrificed playing time to be the Gamecocks’ backup QB

A win over the Tigers wouldn’t erase all the season’s problems, but The State’s Chris Trainor says it would still lift USC fans’ hearts.

South Carolina will face its in-state rival for the 129th time on Nov. 29. The Daily Gamecock interviewed The Tiger sports editor Griffin Barfield to gain insight on the matchup. Read more:

WATCH: Palmetto Sports Director Carmine Gemei, Clemson National Champion Football Coach Danny Ford speak about the legend of the Tigers orange trousers from the famous 1980 win over the Gamecocks and Coach Dabo Swinney’s continued tradition on the 45th anniversary of the iconic moment.

The Clemson Tigers were able to empty their bench in a 45-10 win over Furman, including an electric effort from quarterback Chris Denson.