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Why the South Carolina Gamecocks Are Poised to Take a Major Step Forward in 2026

Why the South Carolina Gamecocks should take a major leap forward during the 2026 college football season. The South Carolina Gamecocks are gearing up for their 2026 college football season as the team looks to vastly improve upon last year's poor showing.

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LaNorris Sellers Faces an Uphill Climb to a First Round NFL Draft Selection in 2027

South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers will face an uphill climb to become a first-round selection in next year's NFL Draft. The 2026 NFL Draft is just a few months away as teams and players prepare for their football futures.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 29

South Carolina Gamecocks Starter Out for the Season

South Carolina Gamecocks starting pitcher Jake McCoy has suffered a season ending injury. College baseball season is on the precipice of starting up and things are already off to not so good start for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Can the Gamecocks Right the Ship Following 95-48 Loss to Florida?

South Carolina suffers its worst defeat of the season as they fall to the Florida Gators by 47 points, 95-48. The Gamecocks have just one win in the last five games and have fallen by an average 27 points in those four losses.

Shane Beamer News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 28

Is Shane Beamer On the Hot Seat Heading Into South Carolina's 2026 Football Season?

Is South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer heading into the 2026 college football season on the hot seat? The college football offseason is a great time of anticipation and pondering, as fans await the return of their beloved teams.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 28

Where Do the Lady South Carolina Gamecocks Standout Statistically?

As expected, The Lady South Carolina Gamecocks are among the best teams in the country as we enter the back half of the season. After a dominant 103-74 win over the number five ranked Vanderbilt Commodores, the Gamecocks sit at 20-2 and are ranked number three in the country.

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

South Carolina Basketball Takes on Florida; What's at Stake for the Gamecocks?

With just 11 SEC matchups left on the season, every game matters for a Gamecocks squad who is 2-5 in conference play. On Wednesday South Carolina takes on a top 25 Florida Gators team for the first of two matchups this season.

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

South Carolina Football: Recapping the Gamecocks Roster and Staff Additions

South Carolina overhauled both the roster and coaching staff this offseason in hopes to get back in College Football Playoff contention in 2026. In case you missed it, here's a recap of who is joining the team and a reminder of a few key retentions for next season.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 23

South Carolina RB Rahsul Faison Receives NFL Combine Invite

The NFL Scouting Combine will begin on February 23 and run until March 2. The Gamecocks will be represented at this year's combine as running back Rahsul Faison received an invite on Monday to attend this year's event, per On3 Sports.

Desmond Umeozulu News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 22

South Carolina Looking to Enforce a Buyout On a Transfer Player Per Report

After signing a contract to play with South Carolina in 2026, edge rusher Desmond Umeozulu entered the transfer portal on Jan. 15, just 24 hours prior to the window closing, and ultimately committed to Alabama .

South Carolina Gamecocks News / Swish Appeal / January 22

The potential for a South Carolina showcase headlines the six-game SEC slate

Almost all of the eyes of women’s college basketball world, once again, will be on the SEC. The conference’s customary Thursday slate is stacked, with seven of nine ranked teams in action across six games.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 21

Former South Carolina Coach Steve Spurrier Headlines 2026 SC Athletic Hall of Fame Class

Former South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier, also known as the "head ball coach", will headline this year's South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame class.

DJ Black News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 19

UCF Wideout DJ Black Returns to South Carolina for Final Year of Eligibility

South Carolina continues to focus on roster needs through the transfer portal and the latest addition could make an immediate impact. With the Gamecocks needing to add proven production and depth across several positions on the roster, former Gamecock and UCF wide receiver DJ Black helps to address the team's need out wide.

Desmond Umeozulu News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 19

Former South Carolina Edge Finds Home With SEC Foe Out of the Transfer Portal

After entering the transfer portal on Jan. 15, former Gamecocks edge rusher Desmond Umeozulu has found another home within the SEC. On3 Sports' Haye Fawcett reports Umeozulu will join the Alabama Crimson Tide for his final season in 2026.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 17

South Carolina Adds Transfer WR From Holy Cross; Adding Depth to the Receiver Room

South Carolina attacks key roster needs through the transfer portal and the latest addition to the roster could make an immediate impact. With the Gamecocks needing to add proven production and depth across several positions on the roster, wide receiver Charly Mullaly from Holy Cross helps address one of those needs.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 16

ICYMI: South Carolina Women's Basketball Makes a Statement Following Win Over Texas

17,188 fans filed into Colonial Life Arena to watch a heavyweight fight between the second ranked Gamecocks and fourth ranked Longhorns. This was the second meeting of the season between the two teams, a game that the Longhorns won the first time around.

Desmond Umeozulu News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 15

South Carolina Edge Rusher Desmond Umeozulu Enters the Transfer Portal

Just a couple hours after receiving news of South Carolina getting the commitment of a edge rusher out of the transfer portal, now one of their own will make his way out of Columbia.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / January 15

Raven Johnson's clutch play helps No. 2 South Carolina women beat No. 4 Texas

In the latest installment of the newest SEC rivalry, the second-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks outlasted the No. 4 Texas Longhorns.

No. 2 South Carolina edges No. 4 Texas, maintains SEC superiority

Dawn Staley shrugs off Texas coach Vic Schaefer’s 'emotional' SEC rant

Caitlin Clark appears to co-sign LeBron James’ defiant message

Kim Mulkey claps back at reporter after LSU breaks brutal stat

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 15

Watch: South Carolina Awards Walk-On Linebacker With a Scholarship

There was a celebration in the Gamecocks football weight room on Wednesday. Not because the team had landed a new five-star, but because one player got some special news from head coach Shane Beamer.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5

Shane Beamer says Lane Kiffin violated unwritten rule

Add Shane Beamer to the list of college coaches who have issues with Lane Kiffin.

Kiffin turns to Ole Miss assistant in attempt to land new QB for LSU

Ole Miss likely to lose five assistant coaches for CFP semifinal

Top QB's transfer to OK State highlights major flaws in college football

Quinn Ewers sends strong message to college stars abusing transfer portal

Indiana has landed its replacement for Fernando Mendoza

Penn State has landed a new QB

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

2027 NFL Draft only grows deeper with Dylan Stewart's return to South Carolina

The 2027 NFL Draft now looks even more stacked at the two premium positions in football.

NFL Draft intel: How CFP could impact Dante Moore's draft decision

Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. makes NFL Draft decision

Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion makes NFL Draft decision

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'No. 3 NFL Draft picks since 2000' quiz

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.

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.

Scout's take about Texas QB Arch Manning's NFL Draft stock may surprise you

Clemson's awful 2025 shouldn't sink Peter Woods' NFL Draft stock

NFL Draft intel: Answering the biggest questions about the 2026 class

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz