Tue Sep 10 16:37:59 UTC 2024: ## South Carolina Gamecocks Aim for Upset Against LSU After Unexpected 2-0 Start

**COLUMBIA, SC** – The South Carolina Gamecocks are riding a wave of momentum after their unexpected 2-0 start, including a dominant 31-6 victory over Kentucky last week. However, head coach Shane Beamer is wary of complacency as his team prepares to face No. 16 LSU this Saturday.

Despite being picked 13th in the SEC preseason, the Gamecocks have defied expectations, winning their first two games. However, their opening win over Old Dominion was a close call, with the Monarchs leading 19-16 in the fourth quarter. A late fumble by Old Dominion led to a game-winning touchdown by quarterback LaNorris Sellers, who has since rebounded with a strong performance against Kentucky.

Beamer is aware of the heightened expectations surrounding his team and has emphasized the importance of staying focused. “The bandwagon, if you will, is getting full,” Beamer said. “There’s people on that bandwagon right now that’ll jump right off the next time things don’t go well.”

The Gamecocks are looking to continue their momentum and build on their early success. A victory against LSU would be a major statement and could signal a potential turnaround for the program.

“We just have to play our game and things are going to be straight,” said defensive back Jalon Kilgore, who has recorded an interception in each of the first two games.

With ESPN’s “College GameDay” making its first appearance in Columbia in a decade, the pressure will be on for the Gamecocks to deliver a strong performance. Beamer is confident his team is ready for the challenge. “I feel like we’re prepared,” Beamer said. “Practice today showed me we’re preparing the right way. We need to continue to improve and then turn it loose on Saturday.”

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