The 1972 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina as an independent in the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Paul Dietzel, the Gamecocks compiled a record of 4–7. The team played home games at Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. The Gamecocks did not play ACC members Duke, Maryland and North Carolina. The Tar Heels dropped South Carolina from their 1971 schedule, but the Blue Devils and Terrapins honored their contracts. South Carolina's home stadium was officially renamed from Carolina Stadium to Williams–Brice Stadium in dedication ceremonies during the season-opening game against Virginia on September 9, 1972. Wiki link