South Carolina Gamecocks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

FINAL SCORE: South Carolina Gamecocks Dominate Kent State, Win 57-0.

The South Carolina Gamecocks have officially concluded their first game of the 2026 season. After a dominant day on both sides of the ball, the Gamecocks defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes, 57-0. PASSING One of the stories of the day was the outstanding offensive performance from the Gamecocks.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina thrive in first game with Kendal Briles as offensive coordinator

The South Carolina Gamecocks arguably have the most potential of any team that was unranked to begin the 2026 college football season.

The 'College football color teams' quiz

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / September 5

HALTIME: South Carolina Gamecocks Rolling Against Kent State, lead 29-0.

After nearly nine months of waiting, the South Carolina Gamecocks have finally kicked off their season. Starting out against the Kent State Golden Eagles, the Gamecocks currently lead ___ at halftime.

LaNorris Sellers News / EasySportz / September 4

South Carolina Looks to Bounce Back With LaNorris Sellers As 2026 Season Kicks Off

After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the South Carolina Gamecocks are ready for a fresh start. South Carolina opens the 2026 season Saturday against Kent State at Williams-Brice Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:45 p.m.

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

What Does a Successful Season for the South Carolina Gamecocks Look Like in 2026?

The South Carolina Gamecocks are less than 48 hours away from kicking off their 2026 campaign. Head coach Shane Beamer is entering his sixth season as the leader of the Garnet and Black.

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

South Carolina Gamecocks Preseason Official Record Predictions

The 2026 season will kick off in four days. With game week prep upon us, it's time to give our official predictions on how the season will play out. Can South Carolina rebound from a disappointing 2025 campaign?

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

LaNorris Sellers: What an Improvement From Him Means For the Gamecocks and Himself

Two seasons ago, South Carolina Gamecock redshirt freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers burst on the college football scene and quickly became one of the most exciting players the sport had to offer.

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

Game Day a Week Away For Gamecocks- What Fans Should Want to See

After what seems like an eternity since the National Championship between Miami and Indiana, college football officially kicks off today. For the South Carolina Gamecocks, the wait has been even longer, as their season ended after their disappointing loss to Clemson on rivalry week and also kick off next Saturday.

Maddy McDaniel News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / August 28

South Carolina addresses point guard need with crucial transfer

The South Carolina Gamecocks were dealt a major blow this offseason when point guard Maddy McDaniel announced her intentions to step away from the program and college basketball.

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

South Carolina Football Roster Breakdown: Defensive Line

The season is nearly here and we are continuing our coverage on the South Carolina roster as we break it down by position groups. The defesnive line for South Carolina needs to have a big bounce back year in 2026 for the Gamecocks to get back to where they want to be.

Dante Miller News / Viral Sports News / August 28

Former South Carolina Gamecocks Bust Gets Dumped by NFL Team

The New York Giants waived running back Dante Miller this week, ending his latest attempt to stick in the NFL. For South Carolina Gamecocks fans, the move is a quiet coda to a transfer that never delivered.

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

South Carolina Football Roster Breakdown: Edge Rushers

The season is nearly here and we are continuing our coverage on the South Carolina roster as we break it down by position groups. The edge rusher group for South Carolina has a lot of intrigue this year from proven production and potential.

Shane Beamer News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / August 25

Shane Beamer Provides Promising Update on Two of the Gamecocks Biggest Stars

The beginning of the college football season is right around the corner. As teams prepare for the next five months of competition, one of the realities all coaches have to deal with is the health of their rosters.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 20

South Carolina Gamecocks suffered a devastating setback, leaving little room for error for LaNorris Sellers and the rest of the offense

The South Carolina Gamecocks suffered a massive blow after losing wide receivers Jayden Gibson and Jayden Sellers for the season with lower body injuries, putting even more pressure on quarterback LaNorris Sellers to carry this unit.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 20

5 Bold Predictions for the South Carolina Gamecocks in 2026

South Carolina underwhelmed in a major way last season. Star quarterback LaNorris Sellers regressed after an ultra-productive 2024 campaign. The offensive line was abysmal.

College Football News / TWSN / August 19

South Carolina Gets Brutal Injury News Ahead of 2026 Season

The 2026 college football season is just weeks away from getting underway, yet the outlook for the South Carolina Gamecocks just drastically changed before things even get underway. Ahead of the season, it has now been announced that pass rusher Dylan Stewart and offensive tackle Jacarrius Peak are unlikely to be ready to start the season.

South Carolina may be without two key players vs. Kent State

South Carolina likely to be without two key players for season opener vs. Kent State

The South Carolina Gamecocks are a bit banged up heading into the 2026 season.

Why Texas QB Arch Manning should consider turning heel in 2026

North Carolina’s Bill Belichick gamble is approaching a turning point

Three college football coaches who could contend for NFL jobs in 2027

Four preseason unranked teams that could make College Football Playoff

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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

South Carolina Football Roster Breakdown: Defensive Backs

The season is right getting closer and closer which means it's time to take a look at position groups on the South Carolina roster. The secondary for South

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

AP Poll Released; South Carolina Gamecocks Fail to Make Initial Top 25

After beginning last season in the top 20 of the Associated Press top 25, South Carolina finds themselves on the outside looking in for 2026. This year's AP poll lists nine SEC teams ahead of the Gamecocks to start the year.

College Football News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / August 17

South Carolina Loses Two Wide Receivers to Season Ending Injuries; How it Affects the Depth Chart

The South Carolina news cycle was hit with tough news on Sunday afternoon with the announcement of wide receivers Jayden Sellers and Jayden Gibson to season ending injuries.

South Carolina Gamecocks QB LaNorris Sellers can find growth from tough 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go the way that South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers was expecting it to go. Heck, it didn't go the way anyone in South Carolina was hoping for.

South Carolina's Shane Beamer gets refreshingly honest about outside noise

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