Redshirt freshman standout quarterback LaNorris Sellers has been awarded the National Offensive Freshman of the Year, reflecting a dominant first season for South Carolina football. Sellers is joined by edge rusher Dylan Stewart and offensive lineman Josiah Thompson.
Gamecock Athletics saw an uptick in recruiting activity during late November and early December of this past year, as numerous incoming freshman prospects across multiple sports made their commitments to South Carolina official. With football's Early National Signing Day falling on Dec. 4, here's where the school's football and basketball teams currently stand in terms of recruiting for the 2025-26 season.
The No. 15 South Carolina football team defeated its in-state rival for the second time in the past three seasons to increase win streak to six games. The Gamecocks relied heavily on its ground game and contributions from redshirt freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers to earn a Palmetto Bowl victory.
The No. 15 South Carolina football team used timely defensive stops and turnovers to pick up a road win over No. 12 Clemson on Saturday. The Gamecocks held Clemson below its season average in rushing yards and made several key plays on defense, including a game-sealing interception by sixth-year linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr.
South Carolina and Clemson played their first-ever football game against each other in 1896, ushering in a tradition that remains a pivotal part of both school's athletic schedules each year. But the origins of the rivalry between both institutions go much deeper than that.
The No. 16 South Carolina football team is set to take on arch-rival No. 12 Clemson in the two teams' first top-20 matchup against each other since 2013. Despite the high stakes and outside noise surrounding the pivotal rivalry week game, both teams are treating the matchup like any other game.
The Daily Gamecock spoke to Toby Corriston, the assistant sports editor of The Tiger, Clemson's student newspaper, about the upcoming Palmetto Bowl. Corriston predicted that No. 16 South Carolina will pick up a narrow victory over No. 12 Clemson at Memorial Stadium.
"South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer and his "battle-tested" Gamecocks have not shown any signs of slowing down," sports columnist AJ Mann writes. "A lot can be said about the Gamecocks and the team's ability to compete this year, giving up second-half leads and conservative play calling at times. But one thing is clear: They've proven they're not just some miracle-like contenders — they're a force to be reckoned with."
The University of South Carolina took care of business today against Wofford University 56-12 in an offensive masterclass. Performances from redshirt freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers and senior wide receiver Dalevon Campbell led to such an effective victory and how South Carolina managed to score so many points.
No. 18 South Carolina closed out its home schedule at Williams-Brice Stadium in a dominant win over in-state FCS school Wofford. South Carolina rode its 343 total passing yards to create a large separation on the scoreboard before closing the game with efficient running in the fourth.
The No. 18 South Carolina Gamecocks' final home game of the 2024 season is set to take place this Saturday. The Gamecocks will be hosting Wofford, a team head coach Shane Beamer said could create problems on special teams.
South Carolina football players and head coach Shane Beamer met with reporters on Tuesday ahead of the the Gamecocks' final home game of the season against Wofford. Beamer and the players mentioned the importance of recognizing these seniors and South Carolina's preparations for Saturday's matchup with the Terriers.
The No. 21 South Carolina football team used explosive plays on offense to defeat the No. 23 Missouri Tigers on Saturday. Redshirt freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers had a strong day through the air, and the Gamecocks overcame struggles on third and fourth down to pick up another win over a ranked opponent.
The No. 21 South Carolina football team defeated No. 23 Missouri on Saturday night at William-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks pulled away from the Tigers in the first half, preventing its opponent from scoring a touchdown. But coming out of half time, Missouri came back taking over the lead from South Carolina. The Gamecocks managed to steal its first win in six years against the Tigers in the final minute of the game.
The No. 21 South Carolina Gamecocks take on the No. 23 Missouri Tigers in a top-25 ranked matchup. The Gamecocks look to extend their SEC win streak and snap a five-game losing streak to the Tigers this weekend at Williams-Brice.
South Carolina entered the College Football Playoff Committee's top 25 for the first time this season ahead of its matchup against No. 23 Missouri. ESPN Analyst Rece Davis said the Gamecocks could be higher if a couple plays go the team’s way, but head coach Shane Beamer wants his team to ignore the noise.
The No. 23 South Carolina football team has its eyes set on snapping its five-game losing streak to the Missouri Tigers. Head coach Shane Beamer and multiple Gamecock players previewed their upcoming matchup against the Tigers Tuesday and are hoping to limit Missouri's offense while improving their own run game.
