The Gamecocks compete as part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision.
Nine coaches have led the Gamecocks to postseason bowl games: John D. McMillan, Paul Dietzel, Jim Carlen, Joe Morrison, Brad Scott, Lou Holtz, Steve Spurrier, Will Muschamp and Shane Beamer.
[4] Paul Dietzel led South Carolina to the 1969 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship.
[5] Steve Spurrier is the leader in games won with 86 victories during his 10 years with the Gamecocks.
[6] Steve Spurrier and Lou Holtz have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.