Spring Football has begun for South Carolina Football and fans can get used to the new team. With departures and changes in the coaching staff, the Gamecocks are adjusting to this young team of portal transfers and incoming freshmen.
South Carolina edge rusher Kyle Kennard showcased his speed, agility, and athleticism at the NFL Combine. He is projected to go on Day 2 of the draft, which takes place on April 24 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
South Carolina football defensive back Nick Emmanwori is a unique talent with a blend of speed and power and will be a key addition to whichever team selects him in this year's draft.
South Carolina running back Raheim Sanders brings power, vision and versatility to this year’s NFL Draft class. While his physicality stands out, questions remain about his top-end speed and pass protection.Raheim Sanders is a name to watch in the upcoming NFL Draft. The South Carolina running back boasts size, power and vision, making him a strong candidate for teams needing a physical presence in the backfield. However, questions about his top-end speed and pass protection remain.
South Carolina football great Sterling Sharpe was announced to the Pro Football Hall of Fame late Thursday night during the NFL Honors ceremony. Sharpe played for South Carolina from 1983-87 and becomes the first Gamecock to make the Canton, Ohio-based hall of fame.
South Carolina football head coach Shane Beamer's contract has been extended through 2030.
The South Carolina football team announced the promotion of Mike Shula to offensive coordinator on Dec. 17. Shula's hiring comes following the departure of former offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains, who was hired to be the head coach of the Appalachian State Mountaineers.
The Gamecocks land multiple new ESPN Top 300 commits, with recent developments in the offensive line, defensive line and wide receiver room. The transfer portal gifted the Gamecocks more valuable players to add to the roster, such as Rahsul Faison, Brandon Cisse, Shawn Murphy and many more important additions. With these additions, the Gamecocks look more comfortable for the 2025 season after losing some players due to graduation.
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.
With the help of transfer portal additions, the South Carolina football team had a historic season finishing 9-4 and 4th in the SEC this year. Despite not making the College Football Playoff selections, the Gamecocks exceeded expectations coming into the season with big wins over Texas A&M, Missouri and Clemson.
The No. 15 South Carolina football team fell in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl to No. 20 Illinois on Tuesday. The Gamecocks committed several costly turnovers in the game, including its final drive of the contest. Illinois used its powerful rushing offense to keep the Gamecocks' defense on the field for over 28 minutes.
The No. 15 South Carolina football team will head to Orlando, Florida, for their third-ever appearance in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, which will take place on New Year's Eve, against No. 20 Illinois. The Gamecocks are 2-0 all-time in the bowl game and are seeking their first 10-win season since 2013.
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.
