Redshirt freshman running back Marshawn Lloyd evades a tackle attempt made by an Eastern Illinois player. Lloyd made the first down for the Gamecocks.
Head coach Shane Beamer walks onto the field of Williams-Brice Stadium before the game on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
Fans sing the alma mater before the game begins.
The Gamecocks run out to be greeted by an almost full Williams-Brice Stadium to start off the 2021 football season.
The Sandstorm begins in the student section as rally towels are flailed around.
Sophomore tight end Jaheim Bell celebrates a touchdown pass from graduate student quarterback Zeb Noland. This touchdown brought the Gamecocks to 15 points at the end of the first quarter.
Redshirt senior placekicker Parker White kicks a field goal. The additional point brought the Gamecocks' score to 15 at the end of the first quarter.
Gamecocks make a defense pile onto an Eastern Illinois player traveling down the field.
Redshirt senior offensive lineman Eric Douglas hands the ball to graduate student quarterback Zeb Noland at the beginning of the play.
Redshirt senior running back ZaQuandre White celebrates a touchdown after a 63-yard run downfield. This touchdown brought the Gamecocks to 39 points at the top of the fourth quarter.