The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: South Carolina football narrowly defeats Old Dominion in first ever matchup

The South Carolina Gamecocks narrowly defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 23-19 at Williams Brice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. Although delayed in the second quarter due to lightning near the stadium area, the teams’ first ever matchup saw an enthusiastic, sold out crowd. The Gamecocks now start the season 1-0.

Sixth-year linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. runs onto the field at the beginning of the game against Old Dominion on Aug. 31, 2024. Knight Jr. contributed five solo tackles to the Gamecocks’ defense during its season opener at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Sixth-year linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. runs onto the field at the beginning of the game against Old Dominion on Aug. 31, 2024. Knight Jr. contributed five solo tackles to the Gamecocks’ defense during its season opener at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Fireworks shoot up from the scoreboard of Williams-Brice Stadium during the singing of the national anthem on Aug. 31, 2024. The Gamecocks faced the Old Dominion Monarchs for the first game of the 2024 season.
Fireworks shoot up from the scoreboard of Williams-Brice Stadium during the singing of the national anthem on Aug. 31, 2024. The Gamecocks faced the Old Dominion Monarchs for the first game of the 2024 season.
Freshman tight end Michael Smith carries the ball for the Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. Smith earned two receptions and a 67% catch percentage in South Carolina’s season opener.
Freshman tight end Michael Smith carries the ball for the Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. Smith earned two receptions and a 67% catch percentage in South Carolina’s season opener.
Redshirt senior edge Gilber Edmond dives in an attempt to grab the runner during a game against Old Dominion on Aug. 31, 2024. The Gamecocks played and defeated the Monarchs for the first time in the first game of the 2024 season.
Redshirt senior edge Gilber Edmond dives in an attempt to grab the runner during a game against Old Dominion on Aug. 31, 2024. The Gamecocks played and defeated the Monarchs for the first time in the first game of the 2024 season.
Gamecock fans wave their rally towels during a playing of Sandstorm at Williams-Brice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. The team’s first game of the season was played in front of a sold out crowd.
Gamecock fans wave their rally towels during a playing of Sandstorm at Williams-Brice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. The team’s first game of the season was played in front of a sold out crowd.
Redshirt senior linebacker Debo Williams celebrates after recovering a fumble from Old Dominion in the first minute of the game on Aug. 31, 2024. The Gamecocks went on to defeat the Monarchs 23-19.
Redshirt senior linebacker Debo Williams celebrates after recovering a fumble from Old Dominion in the first minute of the game on Aug. 31, 2024. The Gamecocks went on to defeat the Monarchs 23-19.
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Vandrevius Jacobs throws up his hands after his teammate, redshirt freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers, scores a touchdown against Old Dominion on Aug. 31, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Monarchs 23-19.
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Vandrevius Jacobs throws up his hands after his teammate, redshirt freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers, scores a touchdown against Old Dominion on Aug. 31, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Monarchs 23-19.
Redshirt junior wide receiver Jared Brown carries the ball down the field in South Carolina’s matchup against Old Dominion on Aug. 31, 2024. Brown rushed for a total of 16 yards during the Gamecocks’ 23-19 win over the Monarchs.
Redshirt junior wide receiver Jared Brown carries the ball down the field in South Carolina’s matchup against Old Dominion on Aug. 31, 2024. Brown rushed for a total of 16 yards during the Gamecocks’ 23-19 win over the Monarchs.
Sophomore defensive back Judge Collier tackles an offensive lineman in South Carolina’s game against Old Dominion at Williams Brice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Monarchs 23-19 in the teams’ first ever matchup.
Sophomore defensive back Judge Collier tackles an offensive lineman in South Carolina’s game against Old Dominion at Williams Brice Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Monarchs 23-19 in the teams’ first ever matchup.
From left to right, redshirt sophomore running back Chase McCracken, redshirt sophomore defensive back Jace Blackshear and fifth-year punter Kai Kroeger line up for the playing of the alma mater after South Carolina’s game against Old Dominion on Aug. 31, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Monarchs 23-19 in the teams’ first ever matchup.
From left to right, redshirt sophomore running back Chase McCracken, redshirt sophomore defensive back Jace Blackshear and fifth-year punter Kai Kroeger line up for the playing of the alma mater after South Carolina’s game against Old Dominion on Aug. 31, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Monarchs 23-19 in the teams’ first ever matchup.