On Saturday, No. 21 South Carolina faced Texas A&M, fresh off last weekend's win over Oklahoma. ESPN College GameDay featured the game.

Among those weighing in are legendary South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley and actor Jason Sudeikis.

Before the game, Coach Staley convinced Sudeikis to go with the Gamecocks, citing her ability to succeed, per College GameDay.

“I'm going Gamecocks because I heard Coach Staley is playing running back and that woman can do anything.”

"I'm going Gamecocks because I heard Coach Staley is playing running back and that woman can do anything."

Jason Sudeikis knows Dawn can do it all 😂 pic.twitter.com/VNLURkZTk5

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) November 7, 2026

Over the years, Staley has become an icon at South Carolina for all she has achieved as head coach of women's basketball. Altogether, she has led the Gamecocks to three championships in 2017, 2022, and 2024. Along the way, Staley has coached some of the greatest players in women's basketball, including A'ja Wilson.

Other players to come out of South Carolina include Kamilla Cardoso and Aliyah Boston. Each of them made a name for themselves in the WNBA.

Along the way, South Carolina rose to national prominence as a powerhouse women's basketball program.

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Staley is also a Hall of Fame player, Olympic gold medalist, and one of the winningest coaches in history.

Meanwhile, Sudeikis, known for Ted Lasso, is a big-time women's basketball fan at both the collegiate and professional level. He regularly attends college and WNBA games, rooting for players like Caitlin Clark and others.

Ironically, Sudeikis is a Notre Dame football fan.

As for the Gamecocks football team, they are currently 5-3. After playing Texas A&M, they face a big challenge next weekend against No. 2 Georgia.