| Year: | 1972 |
| Team: | South Carolina Gamecocks |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 4–7 |
| Head Coach: | Paul Dietzel |
| Hc Year: | 7th |
| Captain: | Rick Brown |
| Stadium: | Williams–Brice Stadium |
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.
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.[1]