'Everything looked good' with LaNorris Sellers' post-injury tests

South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer: 'Everything looked good' with LaNorris Sellers' post-injury tests

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Nov 8, 2026 7:27 PM ET

Despite a 17-9 win over Texas A&M that helped them stay in the hunt for an at-large bid in the College Football Playoff, the No. 20-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks' main focus was on its quarterback LaNorris Sellers.

Sellers suffered an ankle injury in the win Saturday, and despite returning to the game and scoring a touchdown, the pain and discomfort for Sellers was evident.

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer spoke via teleconference on Sunday and provided an update on the health of his quarterback.

All early tests of LaNorris Sellers ankle are positive

According to Beamer, all tests done Sunday on Sellers looked good. Beamer did say that more tests would be done, but early indications seem good.

"Everything today looks good," Beamer said. "Got some tests done today. Everything looked good with the tests. We certainly feel good about his availability. We’ll know a lot more in 24 hours, but certainly nothing concerning."

The update from Beamer is certainly a good sign for a South Carolina team that is fueled by Sellers and his dynamic playmaking abilities both through the air and on the ground.

Shane Beamer teleconference:

With LaNorris Sellers, "Everything today looks good. Got some tests done today. Everything looked good with the tests. We certainly feel good about his availability. We’ll know a lot more in 24 hours, but certainly nothing concerning."
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LaNorris Sellers 41-yard rushing TD‼️

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South Carolina needs a healthy LaNorris Sellers if it hopes to reach the CFP

While the chances aren't very high, the Gamecocks are still alive in the race for a CFP berth. That won't come, though, without Sellers at 100% and playing his best football.

If there is any chance that Sellers will still be injured on Saturday against Arkansas (3-6), South Carolina should highly consider not starting him and allowing him another week of rest ahead of a massive showdown on Nov. 21 against the No. 1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs.

South Carolina's chances at a CFP berth will rest solely on that game against Georgia. Sellers will need to be at 100% health if the Gamecocks are going to have any chance of keeping their season alive and knocking off the Bulldogs.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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