Progrums

Gamecocks’ QB Corps Poised for Electric Showdown

The season is nearly upon us, and South Carolina’s quarterback room stands out as one of the SEC’s finest. Returning starter LaNorris Sellers, a former All-American, threw for 2,534 yards, ran for 674 more, and led the Gamecocks to a 9-4 record in 2024. Behind him, junior Cutter Woods—last year’s three-star recruit and late-season backup—boasts a 72.7% completion rate in limited action. Freshman Landon Duckworth, the top signal-caller of the 2026 class, brings top-tier athleticism and mobility, setting the stage for future competition. With Kendal Briles installed as offensive coordinator and an improved line in place, Sellers aims to reclaim peak form, while Woods and Duckworth prepare for a battle over the 2027 starting job under Shane Beamer’s watchful eye.

In true SEC fashion, the Gamecocks’ QB room looks like a Hollywood casting call for the next big superhero movie—Sellers as the seasoned Avenger, Woods as the plucky sidekick learning the ropes, and Duckworth as the flashy newcomer with CGI-level potential. Fans are encouraged to buy popcorn and speed-o’s, because this summer’s quarterback competition could feature more plot twists than a binge-watch of your favorite soap opera. And let’s be honest: nothing screams “college football magic” quite like sending true freshmen into the SEC’s quarterback Hunger Games. May the best arm win—and may the rest of us enjoy the drama.