USC's 2012 football schedule has been released.
Columbia (WACH)-- The University of South Carolina's 2012 football schedule is now out.
The Gamecocks will open their season Thursday, August 30, when they travel to Nashville to take on SEC East foe Vanderbilt.
Other notable games for USC include September 22, when USC will host new SEC member Missouri. The Tigers will play in the SEC East, while Texas A&M will be slated in the West.
USC will also host 2011 National Championship contender LSU on October 13.
The Gamecocks out-of-conference opponents include East Carolina, UAB, Wofford, and Clemson.
Listed below is the entire 2012 schedule.
DAY/DATE OPPONENT SITE
Thursday, Aug. 30 Vanderbilt* Nashville, Tenn.
Saturday, Sept. 8 East Carolina Columbia, S.C.
Saturday, Sept. 15 UAB Columbia, S.C.
Saturday, Sept. 22 Missouri* Columbia, S.C.
Saturday, Sept. 29 Kentucky* Lexington, Ky.
Saturday, Oct. 6 Georgia* Columbia, S.C.
Saturday, Oct. 13 LSU* Baton Rouge, La.
Saturday, Oct. 20 Florida* Gainesville, Fla.
Saturday, Oct. 27 Tennessee* Columbia, S.C.
Saturday, Nov. 3 OPEN
Saturday, Nov. 10 Arkansas* Columbia, S.C.
Saturday, Nov. 17 Wofford Columbia, S.C.
Saturday, Nov. 24 Clemson Clemson, S.C.
*- conference games