Expert Forecast: Can Carolina Outsprint the Crimson Tide? SI’s South Carolina crew weighs in on Saturday’s showdown in Tuscaloosa. With kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC, Alex Joyce, Joey Walraven and the rest of the Gamecock Digest team split picks on whether LaNorris Sellers’ legs can pose the mobile-quarterback problem that has haunted…

Gamecocks Seek Miracle Against Crimson Tide Titans As Saturday approaches, South Carolina’s Gamecocks enter Bryant-Denny Stadium as double-digit underdogs to the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide. The spread opened at Alabama by 13.5 points and has only trimmed slightly to 12.5, per FanDuel, while the over/under sits at 47.5. South Carolina (3-4) must win three…

Gamecocks Grounded: Playoff Dreams Crash, But What’s Next? After a rocky 3–4 start, South Carolina’s preseason playoff ambitions are officially kaput. Coach Shane Beamer insists that a one-game-at-a-time mantra can resurrect this team, despite an offense that’s sputtered more than a jalopy on ice. With key matchups against Alabama, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Coastal Carolina…

Beamer’s Bold Prognosis Before Bama Brawl Coach Shane Beamer addressed his team’s health head-on as South Carolina gears up for its SEC heavyweight clash against No. 5 Alabama. Amid offensive woes this season, Beamer confirmed that starters Markee Anderson and Nolan Hay have returned to practice after long injury layoff, leaving only reserve Cason Henry…

Tight End Bailout: Howse Jr. Seeks Ball Love Elsewhere Four-star in-state tight end Jamel Howse Jr. has reopened his commitment to South Carolina after more than a year pledging to the Gamecocks. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound prospect from Newberry, S.C., says he wants to play in a system that targets him more often. With South Carolina’s…

Gamecocks’ Attack Smashes Face on Oklahoma Brick Wall The South Carolina Gamecocks delivered their most disheartening offensive performance yet, falling 26-7 to the Oklahoma Sooners. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers completed 16 of 20 passes for 105 yards and one touchdown, relying mostly on short screens and check‐downs. The rushing game sputtered too—Rahsul Faison gained just 55…

Gamecocks Stuck in Halftime Quicksand The South Carolina Gamecocks trailed the Oklahoma Sooners 14-7 at the half after trading drives and failing to find offensive rhythm. Oklahoma struck first with two rushing touchdowns by Tory Blaylock and Xavier Robinson. South Carolina answered late in the second quarter on a two-yard pass to Nyck Harbor, helped…

David vs. Goliath in Columbia: Will the Cocks Soar? The Gamecocks host Oklahoma at Williams-Brice Stadium, each with high stakes. South Carolina sits at three losses but can still salvage its season by upsetting the Big 12 powerhouse. Oklahoma, out to keep playoff hopes alive after a shaky outing versus Texas, boasts the conference’s stingiest…

Gridiron Checkup: Who’s Fit for the Big SEC Showdown? The SEC has released its first-ever official injury report ahead of South Carolina’s home debut against the Oklahoma Sooners. Gamecocks and Sooners both carry key question marks: three Carolina linemen doubtful, one probable; Oklahoma nursing three outright outs and multiple players listed as doubtful or questionable.…