After a brief one-year hiatus from opening the season against a Power 5 opponent, the South Carolina Gamecocks return to their usual scheduling philosophy with a date against a semi-frequent ACC foe in the North Carolina Tar Heels. As is typical for this Belk Kickoff contest, the game will be played in Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium as something of a border bash, though a true rivalry has yet to take hold. Nonetheless, it’s certainly a more appetizing opener than the assortment of cupcakes most college football teams will be feasting on in Week 1.
2019 Opponent Preview: North Carolina
