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COLUMBIA (WACH) - This year's in-state gridiron war is still around two weeks away, but Gamecock and Tiger fans are already out for blood.

The 28th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive kicked off Monday.

Officials say the largest collegiate blood drive in the country is held every year to see which school can collect the most blood before the big football game.

Red Cross organizers say giving is good for two reasons: Saving lives - and beating Clemson - or the other way around.

In Columbia, blood can be donated Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. in the Russell House Ballroom, along with various Bloodmobile sites around campus throughout the week.

Columbia Schedule: 

Monday, November 12
Russell House Ballroom 10am-7pm
Bloodmobiles in front of Thomas Cooper Library 11am-6pm

Tuesday, November 13
Russell House Ballroom 10am-7pm
Bloodmobiles in front of Thomas Cooper Library 11am-6pm
Bloodmobile at School of Business on College Street 11am-6pm

Wednesday, November 14
Russell House Ballroom 10am-7pm
Bloodmobiles in front of Thomas Cooper Library 11am-6pm
Bloodmobile in front of Colonial Life Arena 11am-6pm

Thursday, November 15
Russell House Ballroom 10am-7pm
Bloodmobile in front of Thomas Cooper Library 11am-6pm
Bloodmobile in Greek Village 11am-6pm
Bloodmobile at the Carolina Coliseum 11am-6pm

Friday, November 16
Russell House Ballroom 10am-7pm
Bloodmobiles at Thomas Cooper Library 11am-6pm
Bloodmobile at School of Business on College Street 11am-6pm

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