Soda Citizens, grab your white towels — college football season is back. With the Gamecocks' first game on Saturday, it’s time to dive into all things game day.

What everyone's talking about:

Shane Beamer released the Gamecocks' depth chart on Monday. Take a look. Word on the turf is Cocky will present a new impressive gameday entrance for the 2023 football season.

The best way to watch from home:

Watch the Gamecocks live with a 5-day free trial of DIRECTV Stream, or with a Hulu Live TV subscription.

The games worth getting tickets to:

First home game: Furman vs. USC | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 7:30 p.m.
Rival game: Clemson vs. USC | Saturday, Nov. 25 | TBD
Browse all home game tickets.

Your must-bring stadium items:

Your ticket. Download or update the South Carolina Gamecocks mobile app for the latest game day info + seamless mobile ticketing. The app features a new digital map to locate concessions, menus, and amenities at the stadium.
A clear sling bag or clear purse to breeze through security.
Gamecock gear. If your wardrobe is sorely lacking in garnet + black, shop this black jersey and this garnet t-shirt.
One sealed water bottle per person — trust us on this one.

Get tickets to see Liverpool F.C. + Manchester United play inside of Willaims-Brice Stadium. | Photo by COLAtoday team

A quick Williams-Brice survival guide:

Police advise fans to use I-77 — accessible from I-26 and I-20 — to get to the stadium.
Gameday shuttle services are free to students with proof of a Carolina card.
Bring cash. We suggest anywhere from $20 to $60. Many nearby businesses, churches + residences sell spots in their parking lots.
Post-game stadium traffic will have priority. See the pre-game + post-game traffic flow patterns.

Your best tailgate ever:

This is your how-to guide for preparing the tastiest tailgate in town.
Ensure you always have shade with this covered + easily portable chair.
Power your grills and slow cookers with this tried-and-true generator.
Keep drinks cold — no ice required — with a Kanga Cooler.
Party sustainably with Pirani Life tumblers.