It seems the Gamecocks are excited to add two historic powers in college football to their conference.
University of South Carolina director of athletics Ray Tanner responded Friday in an official statement to the formal membership invitations extended to Texas and Oklahoma from the SEC. The two school plan to join the conference effective July 1, 2025.
Tanner expressed the Gamecocks’ excitement to add to of the premier brands in college athletics to their conference.
“The addition of the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma into the Southeastern Conference will excite Gamecock students-athletes, coaches and fans,” Tanner said.