Wednesday, August 6 2025

By: Rixon Lane

A bill that would require South Carolina and Clemson to play every year in football was shot down today, but not before it sparked heated debate on both sides of the argument. With conference realignment and other significant changes possibly coming to college football, some have argued that the legislation would prevent the schools from breaking off the rivalry game that has gone on uninterrupted for 103 seasons.

SportsTalk spoke with state representative Mike Anthony tonight about the pros and cons of requiring the Gamecocks and Tigers to battle on the gridiron every season.

AUDIO: Mike Anthony

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