Hamilton: Art is subjective, but college football's head-to-head results are not

With the team's having very similar resumes, Miami's head-to-head win over Notre Dame should matter most when it comes to ranking them for the postseason.

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Hamilton: Toothless Clemson-South Carolina game a reminder of their lost seasons

This stakes for this year's Clemson-South Carolina game was a far cry from the 2024 version that had premier bowl and College Football Playoff implications.

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Hamilton: Sports predictions technically aren’t gambling, but the market paints SC into a corner

As South Carolina continues to push back on sports wagering, the sports predictions market is providing a similar experience for would-be gamblers. The difference is the state can't make a dime from i...

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Hamilton: Plenty of leftovers in Thanksgiving week's college football rankings

There were no major changes during college football's Week 13 with only two games played between ranked opponents and no upsets.

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Hamilton: Sadly, getting Cougars’ transfer on the court required going to court

An injunction was filed seeking to grant College of Charleston transfer Connor Hickman a fifth year of eligibility under the NCAA's medical hardship waiver.

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Hamilton: Disney-Google riff is costing them millions. But college football fans are the hardest hit.

Disney and Google are losing millions of dollars a day. But it's college football fans unable to watch the biggest games who are paying the highest price.

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Hamilton: Clemson's improving, but has a long way to go to catch South Carolina

Clemson women's basketball has made major strides during Shawn Poppie's two years as coach. But it has a long way to go before reaching South Carolina's level.

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Hamilton: Plenty of big bucks and a few whammies during college football's Week 11

Some college football teams such as Indiana and Oregon fought to keep their spots in the rankings, while a few Group of Six squads made noise and moved up.

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Hamilton: Are dryouts a thing? Apparently they are in the world of steeplechase

The Steeplechase of Charleston returns after being nixed in 2024 due to dry conditions, a rarity even for people with decades of steeplechase experiences.

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Hamilton: The tail is wagging the dog when it comes to college sports and gambling

College sports has profited since sports gambling was legalized in 2018. But the ultimate price for cashing in hasn't been determined as issues keep popping up.

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Hamilton: Coastal Carolina’s Haunticleers ‘glow’ should be a college football Halloween tradition

Coastal Carolina wore glow-in-the-dark uniforms during its game with Marshall, more forward thinking for a place known for pretty unique game-day experiences.

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Hamilton: Shula's firing was inevitable. But it took too long and came too late for South Carolina

Mike Shula was fired as South Carolina's offensive coordinator after weeks of offensive woes. That begs the question why it took so long to make a change.

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Hamilton: It's tempting to jump on, but college football's coaching carousel isn't for everyone

Some schools with irate college football fans should be prudent and skip the current coaching carousel. Because there are not guarantees what's next is better.

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Hamilton: Monster college football buyouts are costing big bucks ... and spoiling some big games

The Georgia-Florida game will blend iconic fan bases despite a Gators coaching change, while Penn State-Ohio State game feels flat with James Franklin fired

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Hamilton: Some ranked teams had frightening wins, scary losses during college football's Week 9

Alabama's win over South Carolina was one of many close contests involving ranked teams during Week 9. That includes overtime victories by Texas and Virginia.

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SC food pantries brace for expected halt to SNAP benefits as government shutdown drags on

Food stamp recipients may not get SNAP benefits in November as federal government shutdown continues. South Carolina organizations are bracing for impact.

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Hamilton: Alabama loss another gut punch for already battered Gamecocks

South Carolina's loss to Alabama was an especially painful one, especially in a disappointing season during which the Gamecocks have mostly played lackluster football.

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Hamilton: Stratford alum sets a big record at a small school

Montie Quinn, a Stratford High School alum now at Division III Curry College, is the first college football player to rush for more than 500 yards in a game.

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Hamilton: Gamecocks fans chant for offensive coaching changes. Will they get them?

South Carolina firing offensive line coach Lonnie Teasley was likely the first of many staff changes that must be made before next season or even earlier.

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Hamilton: From upsets to flameouts, Week 7 was an epic disaster for some teams

Indiana is validating its breakthrough season of 2025. The Hoosiers have their highest ranking ever and are positioned for another College Football Playoff run

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Hamilton: More league games axed South Carolina-Miami series before it could start — and that's OK

South Carolina and Miami canceled their upcoming home-and-home series. It's collateral damage from the ACC and SEC expanding to 9-game league football schedules

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Hamilton: The Life of a Showgirl is nothing compared to the life of a ranked team

The pressures of being ranked were too much for some during Week 6. That includes Penn State losing at previously winless UCLA and Florida upsetting Texas.

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Hamilton: The Belichick Experiment's curiosity factor is gone; now it's just a joke

As Clemson bounces back with a much-needed victory at North Carolina, Bill Belichick's efforts to perform a quick fix for the Tar Heels continues to fail.

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Hamilton: Wild Week 5 delivers jackpots for some ranked teams, consolation prizes for others

A strong slate of Week 5 games caused some shuffling in the college football rankings and spotlighted struggles a few coaches have against big-time opponents.

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Hamilton: What's an extra conference game matter? Actually a lot

The ACC joined the rest of the Power 4 football conferences by announcing it would begin playing nine league games. But that doesn't mean everyone is in harmony

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Hamilton: Nothing too off the wall in the latest Top 25 rankings

There were no major changes in the rankings after Week 4, particularly at the very top. But a couple of new teams are now in the mix and a spicy Week 5 awaits.

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Hamilton: Wofford basketball debacle is shady at best, damning at worst

Wofford has yet to explain why it fired its men's basketball coach only weeks before the season starts. But reports say it already has a replacement.

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Hamilton: London calling — college football headed to Wembley Stadium

Arizona State and Kansas will play the first college football game at London’s Wembley Stadium in the inaugural Union Jack Classic on Sept. 19, 2026.

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