🐔 South Carolina Gamecocks — 2025 Season Preview

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Aug 28, 2025
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📍 Conference: SEC🏟️ Home Field: Williams-Brice Stadium👔 Head Coach: Shane Beamer (5th Season)

📝 Team Overview

The 2025 South Carolina Gamecocks are a dangerous, high-ceiling SEC team, riding the momentum of sophomore QB LaNorris Sellers’ breakout year. With a mix of dynamic young talent and seasoned veterans, South Carolina is projected to finish 8-4 and compete deep into November, with several marquee matchups that could swing their season.

🔥 Key Players to Watch

LaNorris Sellers (QB, Soph.): The 2024 SEC Freshman of the Year, Sellers enters 2025 with Heisman-level hype after passing for 2,534 yards, 18 TDs, and adding 7 rushing scores.
Rahsul Faison (RB, Sr.): A physical transfer running back who thrives in short-yardage and red-zone situations.
Dylan Stewart (EDGE, Soph.): Explosive pass rusher poised for a breakout season leading the defensive front.
Josiah Thompson (OT, Soph.): Elite left tackle prospect; improving pass protection will be key.
Nyck Harbor (WR): Speed threat and matchup nightmare for SEC defenses.
Jalon Kilgore (S), Brandon Cisse (CB), Judge Collier (CB): Anchors of an experienced secondary.

🔄 Transfer Portal Impact

Key Additions: A versatile, quick-footed RB from Utah State adds flexibility to the offense.
Notable Losses: A promising pass rusher transferred to Missouri, but South Carolina avoided major attrition.

🧠 Coaching & Strategy

Mike Shula (OC): Promoted from within to stabilize and evolve the offense.
Focus on reducing turnovers and penalties after costly mistakes derailed tight games in 2024.
Offensive line development is critical, especially in pass protection for Sellers.

📆 2025 Key Games

vs Alabama: A chance to shock the SEC at home.
at LSU, Missouri, Ole Miss, Texas A&M: Brutal Road stretch will test depth and resilience.
vs Clemson (Palmetto Bowl): Season-defining rivalry game.
vs Oklahoma & Kentucky: Must-win home matchups to stay in SEC contention.