For the South Carolina Gamecocks to avoid an opening weekend upset, five key players must step up against the Pirates of East Carolina. Most have predicted the Gamecocks to win easily, but ECU is a team not to be overlooked as they are an admirable foe and would love nothing more than to spoil what could be a special season for USC. This game will take place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina and will be broadcast on Fox Sports Network at 7 p.m. Coach Steve Spurrier has preached to his team to take it one game at a time, and the Gamecocks will need the following five football players to step up to ensure victory in Charlotte is sealed and they are:Begin Slideshow