| Year: | 1970 |
| Team: | South Carolina Gamecocks |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Short Conf: | ACC |
| Record: | 4–6–1 |
| Conf Record: | 3–2–1 |
| Head Coach: | Paul Dietzel |
| Hc Year: | 5th |
| Captain: | Jimmy Poston, Dave DeCamilla |
| Stadium: | Carolina Stadium |
The 1970 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 1970 NCAA University Division football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Paul Dietzel, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 4–6–1 with a mark of 3–2–1 in conference play, placing fourth in the ACC. The team played home games at Carolina Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.