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South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers Makes His Return to Columbia Official

South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers will return to play for the Gamecocks, the star quarterback announced via his X account. Sellers, a former three-star recruit, was high on NFL draft boards entering the season but elects to stay in college for another season.

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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.

Monkell Goodwine News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 22

South Carolina Defensive Tackle Monkell Goodwine Enters the 2026 NFL Draft

South Carolina fifth-year defensive tackle Monkell Goodwine announces his decision to enter the 2026 NFL Draft, officially ending his collegiate career with the Gamecocks.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 20

South Carolina Recruiting Update: Names to Watch in the 2026 Class After Transfer Portal Exits

As several Gamecocks have announced their intentions of entering the transfer portal, South Carolina's roster is at a point of transition. As departures have opened up spots on the roster, Shane Beamer and his staff will not only look to the transfer portal, but a top-20 recruiting class they just signed to fill those needs.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 19

South Carolina Football: Gamecocks Lose Starting OT to the Transfer Portal

The college football transfer portal window will officially open at the beginning of January, however several players across the nation are already making their plans to enter the portal known.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 19

South Carolina Transfer Portal Tracker: Updated Look at Who Has Entered the Portal

With the 2025 season over, early signing day passing, and coaching hires now out of the way, South Carolina can now turn their focus to the transfer portal.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 18

South Carolina Gamecocks Wide Receiver Plans to Enter the Transfer Portal

The college football transfer portal window will officially open at the beginning of January, however several players across the nation are already making their plans to enter the portal known.

Nick Barrett News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 18

South Carolina Gamecocks Defensive Lineman Declares for the 2026 NFL Draft

South Carolina will be without one of their veteran leaders on defense next season as fifth-year senior Nick Barrett announced his decision to enter the 2026 NFL Draft earlier this week.

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

South Carolina Gamecocks Offensive Lineman Plans to Enter the Transfer Portal

The college football transfer portal window will officially open at the beginning of January, however several players across the nation are already making their plans to enter the portal known.

LaNorris Sellers News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 17

LaNorris Sellers Will Face an Interesting Dynamic With South Carolina in 2026 Season

LaNorris Sellers will have a unique dynamic with the South Carolina Gamecocks should he return for the 2026 college football season. While bowl season and the College Football Playoffs are set to be underway for the coming months, many college football programs across the country have already begun their preperations for the 2026 season.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / ESPN / December 15

Ex-South Carolina star QB Taneyhill dies at 52

Steve Taneyhill, a record-setting quarterback for the South Carolina Gamecocks best known for his distinct long-flowing mullet and his homerun swing after touchdown passes, has died.

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

South Carolina Football: Gamecocks Tight End Plans to Return for Sixth Season

After losing one tight end to the transfer portal and another from eligibility requirements South Carolina was thin coming into the 2026 offseason in that room.

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

South Carolina Gamecocks Offensive Lineman Plans to Enter the Transfer Portal

The college football transfer portal window will officially open at the beginning of January, however several players across the nation are already making their plans to enter the portal known.

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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LaNorris Sellers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13

South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers Returning In 2026

Pete Thamel reports that South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers has decided to return for another season with the Gamecocks. Sellers, 20, is a 6’3 240 native of South Carolina who will return for what will be his redshirt junior season.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 12

South Carolina Football: Gamecocks Announce Three New Coaching Hires at Friday's Press Conference

After the South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the contracts for the three new coaching hires by the football team on Thursday, head coach Shane Beamer officially introduced Kendal Briles (OC/QB), Randy Clements (OL), and Stan Drayton (RB/Assistant HC - Offense) in a press conference on Friday.

Jalon Kilgore News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 11

South Carolina Football: Gamecocks DB Jalon Kilgore Declares for the 2026 NFL Draft

Another Gamecock has made his decision on his future. South Carolina defensive back Jalon Kilgore will forgo his final season of eligibility and head to the 2026 NFL Draft, ESPN reports.

South Carolina Women’s Basketball Notches Huge Win Over Louisville

The South Carolina Gamecocks clung to a two-point road win over the Louisville Cardinals, edging them 79–77 in a wild finish at KFC Yum! Center. It was the kind of game that reminded everyone why “March Madness” starts feeling real long before March, and for fans of South Carolina, a sigh of relief mixed with a dose of pride.

Shane Beamer News / Yardbarker / November 15