From Gamecock Sidelines to NFL Headlines: Cisse’s Bold Departure After just one standout season in Columbia, South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse has opted to forgo his final collegiate year and declare for the 2026 NFL Draft. At 6-foot and 190 pounds, Cisse transferred from NC State this spring and quickly turned heads, earning Newcomer of…

Gamecocks Target Penn State’s Elite RB Coach South Carolina is closing in on Penn State running backs coach Stan Drayton to fill its latest offensive staff vacancy. Drayton, a 32-year coaching veteran with 25 seasons molding tailbacks, has stops at Florida, Ohio State, Texas, Mississippi State, and now Penn State. His résumé boasts national championships…

Air Raid Triggered: Gamecocks Snag Briles from TCU South Carolina plans to hire Kendal Briles, the former TCU offensive coordinator, to revamp its struggling offense. After Mike Shula’s one-year stint produced middling stats—14th in scoring (22.67 ppg), 15th in total offense (336.33 ypg), and 15th in rushing (111.08 ypg)—Coach Shane Beamer opted for an outside…

OC Hunt Heats Up: Who’s Calling the Shots? South Carolina has been without a permanent offensive coordinator since firing Mike Shula on November 2. Wide receivers coach and interim play-caller Mike Furrey boosted the offense from 19.6 to 31.6 points per game over the season’s final three contests. Now, whispers point to Kendal Briles—former Arkansas…

From Greenwood to Columbia: Safety Triston Lewis Joins the Flock Triston Lewis, a 6-foot-3.5, 200-pound three-star safety from Greenwood High School, signed with the South Carolina Gamecocks during the Early National Signing Day period. Rated the 678th best player nationally and top 15 in the state, Lewis is a versatile multi-sport athlete who excelled in…

Carolina Lineman Leaps into the Transfer Portal Defensive lineman Zavion Hardy, South Carolina’s lone junior college signee of 2024, announced on X that he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Hardy logged just one cameo appearance this season and no stats, despite his JUCO All-American billing. His exit paves way for incoming freshmen Aiden…

Brothers in Arms: Andrew Harris Joins Gamecock Linebacking Corps 2026 four-star linebacker Andrew Harris has signed his letter of intent with the South Carolina Gamecocks, reuniting with his brother Aiden in Columbia. At 6-foot-2 and 235 pounds, the Weddington High School standout tallied 81 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, seven sacks and 36 hurries as…

Gamecocks Eye Next Generation of Gridiron Stars With Early National Signing Day just days away, South Carolina’s football program is closing in on its 2026 recruiting class. Highlighted by five-star guard Darius Gray and four-star quarterback Landon Duckworth, the Gamecocks have assembled a versatile group headlined by top-100 talents at key positions. Other notable commits…

Palmetto Bowl Fiasco: Gamecocks Flatline at 4-8 In a chilly Williams-Brice Stadium, the South Carolina Gamecocks fell 28-14 to arch-rival Clemson in the Palmetto Bowl, sealing a disastrous 4-8 season. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers passed for a season-high 368 yards with two touchdowns but also tossed two interceptions, including a late pick that iced the game.…