Clemson football officially launched its 2026 fall camp on Thursday afternoon behind the Allen Reeves Football Complex, carrying a strictly businesslike atmosphere aimed at redemption. Meanwhile, The South Carolina Gamecocks officially launched their 2026 fall football camp on August 6, 2026. Head coach Shane Beamer welcomed his squad back to Columbia following an intense offseason. The team took the field for their opening practice on August 7. Coming off a tough 4-8 season, the Gamecocks entered camp with a fierce determination to rebuild.