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Shane Beamer says Lane Kiffin violated unwritten rule

Add Shane Beamer to the list of college coaches that have issues with Lane Kiffin. The South Carolina coach indicated that LSU head coach Lane Kiffin hired Gamecocks defensive assistant Sterling Lucas without the courtesy of a phone call to inform Beamer of his interest.

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South Carolina Gamecocks Set to Host Several Transfer Portal Targets

With major needs across the roster, South Carolina is set to play host to several transfer portal targets in the coming days. Here's a quick recap of whose coming to visit Columbia.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 3

South Carolina Loses Starting Left Tackle to the Transfer Portal

In more shocking news on Saturday, South Carolina starting left tackle Josiah Thompson announces intentions of entering the transfer portal. News comes form On3 Sports' Wes Mitchell.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 2

South Carolina Earns the Commitment of 2027 Defensive Back Aamaury Fountain

Shane Beamer and the South Carolina Gamecocks earn the second commitment from the 2027 class. Defensive back Aamaury Fountain joins Jernard Albright as commits in the class.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 2

South Carolina Tight End Announces Return to the Gamecocks for Senior Season

South Carolina tight end Maurice Brown II announces his return to Columbia, per his X account. Brown has one more season of eligibility. Brown first joined the team as a walk-on in 2023.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 2

Transfer Portal Offensive Tackle Set to Visit the South Carolina Gamecocks

The college football transfer portal has officially opened, as of Jan. 2, which means teams, like South Carolina, can legally talk with players and their agents in the portal.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 1

South Carolina Wide Receiver Is Set to Enter the Transfer Portal

South Carolina's 2025 leader in catches is set to enter the transfer portal. Vandrevius Jacobs is the second Gamecocks receiver to announce plans of leaving the team when the portal window on Friday.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 1

South Carolina Loses Seventh Offensive Lineman to the Transfer Portal

South Carolina's offensive line continues to see changes as the seventh player has entered the transfer portal. Versatile interior lineman Boaz Stanley is the latest Gamecock to announce his intentions of leaving the program this portal season.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 31

South Carolina Transfer Portal Tracker: Which Gamecocks Are in the Portal?

The college football transfer portal window is set to open on Jan. 2 and several Gamecocks have already let their intentions known of entering. 16 South Carolina players in fact have entered the portal signaling a roster overhaul coming to Columbia.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 30

South Carolina Running Back Set to Return to the Gamecocks in 2026

The transfer portal has hit the South Carolina roster hard as of late, but the team did get good news on Monday. Running back Matthew Fuller announces he will return to Columbia in 2026 to suit up for the Gamecocks.

Dawn Staley News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 29

Dawn Staley’s '6-7' Recruit Joke Has South Carolina Fans Buzzing

One reason why South Carolina Gamecocks head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is beloved by her players is that she isn't afraid to risk looking foolish for the sake of lighthearted laughs.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / SwimSwam / December 29

Versatile Middle-Distance Specialist Jessica Robie Commits To South Carolina For 2026-27

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College Football News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 29

Offensive Line Turnover Continues as Rodney Newsome Jr. Enters the Transfer Portal

South Carolina's offensive line shakeups continue this week as Rodney Newsome Jr. announces plans to enter the transfer portal, per On3 Sports. Newsome Jr.

College Football News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 28

South Carolina Gamecocks Defensive Back Plans to Enter the Transfer Portal

After transferring to South Carolina prior to the 2025 season, defensive back Myles Norwood will enter the transfer portal in hopes of finishing his last year of eligibility elsewhere next fall.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 27

South Carolina Wide Receiver to Enter the 2026 NFL Draft

After using up his remaining eligibility in 2025, redshirt senior receiver Jared Brown will end his time with South Carolina and enter the 2026 NFL Draft.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 26

South Carolina Football: Gamecocks Promote Torrian Gray to Co-Defensive Coordinator

Entering his sixth season with the program, South Carolina defensive backs coach Torrian Gray has been promoted to Co-Defensive Coordinator, per On3 Sports' Wes Mitchell and Chris Clark.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 26

South Carolina WR Nyck Harbor Announces His Return to the Gamecocks for 2026

In an announcement via X, formerly known as Twitter, South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor announces he will return the the Gamecocks for another year in 2026.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 25

Four-Star Safety Jernard Albright Commits to South Carolina on Christmas Day

Santa Claus took time to stop by Columbia, South Carolina, during his business schedule and left a gift under the tree for Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks by the way of four-star safety Jernard Albright who commits to Beamer on Christmas day.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 24

South Carolina Gamecocks True Freshman Linebacker Enters the Transfer Portal

South Carolina hybrid linebacker Taeshawn Alston has announced his intentions of entering the transfer portal, per On3's Pete Nakos. Alston will look for another opportunity elsewhere after just one season with the Gamecocks.

College Basketball (W) News / Swish Appeal / December 24

South Carolina celebrates the commitment of top-five women’s basketball recruit Jerzy Robinson

Texas claims two top 10-ranked recruits. UConn and Tennessee each have an Olivia/Oliviyah. USC has the nation’s No. 1 recruit. But, South Carolina has Jerzy Robinson.

Dylan Stewart News / Yardbarker / December 23

2027 draft only grows deeper with Stewart's return to South Carolina

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South Carolina Gamecocks News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 22

South Carolina’s NET Rankings Surge Turns Heads

The South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team is used to being at the top of rankings. Dawn Staley's squad has been a perennial national championship contender for nearly the past decade and has spent a significant amount of time as the country's No.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 22

Former Ohio State quarterback plans to enter transfer portal again, will play for third team in as many years

Air Noland will be looking for his third college program in as many years. The quarterback spent his freshman season at Ohio State before transferring to South Carolina, plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal again, according to a report from On3’s Pete Nakos.

LaNorris Sellers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 13

Top QB prospect LaNorris Sellers to return to South Carolina in 2026

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers, one of the top draft-eligible college quarterbacks, will return to school for the 2026 college football season.

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Shane Beamer News / Yardbarker / November 15