Nov. 23, 2008

The annual Palmetto State football game between the University of South Carolina and Clemson University will be televised nationally on ESPN2, beginning at noon ET on Saturday, November 29, it was announced today.

The Gamecocks (7-4) and Tigers (6-5) have met 105 times previously on the gridiron in a series that dates back to 1896, with Clemson holding a 64-37-4 advantage in the all-time series. The 106th edition will be played at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium (81,500). The last three meetings have been decided by a total of nine points.

Eric Collins and David Norrie are the scheduled announcers for the ESPN2 contest.