South Carolina Gamecocks
SEC
0-0 (0-0 conf)
SP+ #49
Ratings
2025 final
- SP+
- 5.9 (#49)
- SP+ Offense
- 24.6
- SP+ Defense
- 20.2
- SRS
- 3.8
- FPI
- 9.0
- Elo
- 1697
- Talent
- 833
- Recruiting
- 256 (#14)
2026 Outlook
Projected wins
6.1p10 4.0 — p90 8.0
| Round | Prob | |
|---|---|---|
| Win conference | 0.1% | |
| Make CFP | 0.1% | |
| Quarterfinal | 0.0% | |
| Semifinal | 0.0% | |
| Natl. final | 0.0% | |
| Natl. champ | 0.0% |
Schedule
proj record 6.1–5.9
Schedule
25th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
24th
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
29th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · by 2025 SP+ · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Proj | Win% | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsKent State | -19.3 | 47-14 | +33.0 | 98% | — |
| 2 | vsTowson | FCS | 45-3* | +42.2 | 100% | — |
| 3 | vsMississippi State | +4.1 | 28-23 | +5.1 | 62% | — |
| 4 | @Alabama | +14.8 | 18-32 | -13.9 | 20% | — |
| 5 | vsKentucky | +1.8 | 29-19 | +10.1 | 73% | — |
| 6 | @Florida | +3.5 | 24-24 | -0.5 | 49% | — |
| 8 | vsTennessee | +15 | 24-30 | -6.1 | 36% | — |
| 9 | @Oklahoma | +18.3 | 23-32 | -9.1 | 29% | — |
| 10 | vsTexas A&M | +20.7 | 23-32 | -8.3 | 31% | — |
| 11 | @Arkansas | +5.1 | 26-22 | +4.0 | 60% | — |
| 12 | vsGeorgia | +24.1 | 20-37 | -16.5 | 16% | — |
| 13 | @Clemson | +9.5 | 22-27 | -4.2 | 40% | — |
* FBS-vs-FCS estimate from the SP+ gap — no per-game model for FCS opponents.
Quarterbacks · 3
2026 · 75
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | LaNorris Sellers | SO | 6'3" | 240 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Lucian Anderson III← Bowling Green | SO | 6'3" | 200 | ★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Cutter Woods | FR | 6'3" | 204 | — |
Running Backs · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Rahsul Faison | SR | 6'0" | 218 | — |
| RB | 2nd | Matt Fuller | FR | 5'11" | 220 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Oscar Adaway III | SR | 5'11" | 219 | — |
| RB | 4th | Christian Clark← Texas | FR | 6'0" | 212 | ★★★ |
| RB | 5th | Jawarn Howell | SO | 6'1" | 225 | — |
| RB | 6th | Isaiah Augustave | JR | 6'2" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 7th | Sam Dixon← Ohio State | SO | 5'11" | 206 | ★★★ |
| RB | 8th | Bradley Dunn | SR | 5'9" | 206 | — |
| RB | — | Jabree Coleman← Penn State | FR | 6'0" | 209 | ★★★ |
Wide Receivers · 12
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Nyck Harbor | JR | 6'5" | 235 | ★★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Nitro Tuggle← Purdue | SO | 6'1" | 195 | ★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Jayden Sellers | FR | 5'11" | 175 | ★★★ |
| WR | 4th | DJ Black← UCF | JR | 6'3" | 195 | ★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Donovan Murph | FR | 6'2" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Luke Doty | SR | 6'2" | 215 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Jared Brown | SR | 6'0" | 195 | ★★★ |
| WR | 8th | Mazeo Bennett Jr. | SO | 5'10" | 185 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 9th | Eriq Rice | SR | 6'2" | 201 | — |
| WR | 10th | Malik Clark | FR | 6'2" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Jayden Gibson← Oklahoma | JR | 6'5" | 186 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Charly Mullaly← Holy Cross | — | — | — | ★★★ |
Tight Ends · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Brady Hunt | SR | 6'5" | 248 | ★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Jordan Dingle | SR | 6'4" | 242 | ★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Maurice Brown II | JR | 6'4" | 240 | — |
| TE | 4th | Max Drag← UCF | SO | 6'4" | 230 | ★★★ |
| TE | 5th | Mike Tyler | FR | 6'4" | 250 | ★★★ |
Offensive Line · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Shedrick Sarratt Jr. | FR | 6'4" | 336 | ★★★★ |
| OT | — | Jacarrius Peak← NC State | JR | 6'4" | 298 | ★★★★ |
| OT | — | Armando Nieves← New Mexico State | JR | 6'7" | 315 | ★★★ |
| OT | — | Seth Smith← Northern Arizona | — | — | — | ★★★ |
Defensive Line · 11
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 1st | Monkell Goodwine | SR | 6'4" | 305 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 2nd | Tomiwa Durojaiye← Illinois | JR | 6'5" | 300 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 3rd | Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy | JR | 6'3" | 315 | ★★★★★ |
| DL | 4th | Kelby Collins← Alabama | JR | 6'4" | 275 | ★★★ |
| DL | 5th | Davonte Miles | JR | 6'4" | 280 | — |
| DL | 6th | Jordan Thomas← Georgia | FR | 6'5" | 315 | ★★★ |
| DL | 7th | Christian Ingram | FR | 6'6" | 310 | ★★★★ |
| DT | 1st | Troy Pikes | SO | 6'3" | 290 | ★★★ |
| DT | 2nd | Chase Kibble | FR | 6'5" | 285 | — |
| EDGE | 1st | Caleb Herring← Tennessee | JR | 6'5" | 245 | ★★★ |
| EDGE | 2nd | Drew Collins← Arkansas State | FR | 6'4" | 238 | ★★★ |
Linebackers · 13
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Fred Johnson | SO | 6'3" | 244 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Justin Okoronkwo | SO | 6'3" | 231 | ★★★ |
| LB | 3rd | Shawn Murphy | JR | 6'3" | 231 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Bryan Thomas Jr. | SR | 6'2" | 249 | — |
| LB | 5th | Dylan Stewart | SO | 6'5" | 245 | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Jatius Geer | SR | 6'6" | 250 | — |
| LB | 7th | Demon Clowney | SR | 6'4" | 255 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Colin Bryant | SR | 6'2" | 230 | — |
| LB | 9th | Jamian Risher Jr. | JR | 6'1" | 232 | — |
| LB | 10th | Andrew Colasurdo | SR | 6'1" | 235 | — |
| LB | 11th | Jaquavious Dodd | FR | 6'6" | 240 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 12th | Anthony Addison | FR | 6'4" | 230 | ★★★ |
| LB | 13th | Donovan Darden | FR | 6'4" | 230 | ★★★★ |
Defensive Backs · 13
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Quay'sheed Scott← Kentucky | SO | 6'0" | 196 | ★★★ |
| DB | 1st | Vicari Swain | SO | 6'1" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | DQ Smith | SR | 6'1" | 219 | — |
| DB | 3rd | Peyton Williams | JR | 6'0" | 209 | ★★★ |
| DB | 4th | Judge Collier | JR | 6'2" | 201 | — |
| DB | 5th | Jaquel Holman | FR | 6'1" | 204 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 6th | Myles Norwood | SR | 6'1" | 183 | — |
| DB | 7th | Gerald Kilgore | JR | 6'0" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 8th | David Bucey | SO | 6'0" | 202 | — |
| DB | 9th | Kelvin Hunter | FR | 6'0" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 10th | Damarcus Leach | FR | 6'3" | 193 | — |
| DB | 11th | Buddy Mack III | SR | 6'0" | 214 | — |
| DB | 12th | Jalewis Solomon | FR | 6'1" | 187 | ★★★★ |
Special Teams · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | 1st | Upton Bellenfant← Texas Tech | JR | 6'1" | 185 | — |
| LS | — | Emmet Rhoades← Western Carolina | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| PK | 1st | Mason Love | FR | 6'1" | 191 | ★★★ |
| PK | 2nd | William Joyce | SR | 6'3" | 219 | — |
| PK | 3rd | Max Kelley | FR | 6'2" | 223 | ★★★ |
Projected Season
2026 · win prob / game
Exp. Wins
6.1
Exp. Losses
5.9
Toss-ups
3
bars: model win probabilityfav / toss-up / dog
2025 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
24.638
Off PPA
+0.1025
Pass PPA
+0.1828
Rush PPA
+0.1047
Success
38%16
Explosive
1.3280
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
Advanced
2025 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.10 | +0.08 |
| Passing | +0.18 | +0.24 |
| Rushing | +0.10 | -0.06 |
| 1st Down | -0.02 | -0.02 |
| 2nd Down | +0.07 | +0.05 |
| 3rd Down | +0.38 | +0.29 |
Scoring Trend
2025 · pts/game
PPG For
22.7
PPG Against
22.1
Differential
+0.6
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / L2025
- Overall
- 4-8
- Home
- 3-4
- Away
- 0-4
- Neutral
- 1-0
- Conference
- 1-7
- Non-Conference
- 3-1
- One-Score (≤8)
- 0-2
- Avg Margin
- +0.6
Situational Splits
2025 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 3-4 | 24.9 | 20.6 |
| Away | 0-4 | 18.5 | 27.5 |
| Neutral | 1-0 | 24.0 | 11.0 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 0-6 | 16.7 | 29.3 |
| Conference | 1-7 | 18.1 | 26.1 |
| Non-conference | 3-1 | 31.8 | 14.0 |
Season History · last 12
1 AP top-10 · 7 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4-8 | 1-7 | #49 | #10 | — |
| 2024 | 9-3 | 5-3 | #14 | #13 | 0-1 |
| 2023 | 5-7 | 3-5 | #51 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8-4 | 4-4 | #26 | #20 | 0-1 |
| 2021 | 6-6 | 3-5 | #66 | — | 1-0 |
| 2020 | 2-8 | 2-8 | #80 | — | — |
| 2019 | 4-8 | 3-5 | #46 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7-5 | 4-4 | #20 | — | 0-1 |
| 2017 | 8-4 | 5-3 | #41 | — | 1-0 |
| 2016 | 6-6 | 3-5 | #85 | — | 0-1 |
| 2015 | 3-9 | 1-7 | #65 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6-6 | 3-5 | #20 | — | 1-0 |
Recent Form · last 5
1-4 SU · 3-2 ATS · O3/U2
Betting Profile
2025 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 4-8 |
| ATS | 6-650% |
| Over / Under | 5-7 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 3-3 |
| As underdog | 3-3 |
| Home | 3-4 |
| Away | 2-2 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #24 · 86 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★162 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | #14 | 256 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 | #18 | 244 | 0 | 12 | 9 |
| 2024 | #22 | 240 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| 2023 | #16 | 256 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
| 2022 | #25 | 220 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
| 2021 | #76 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | #18 | 250 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| 2019 | #17 | 247 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 | #18 | 242 | 0 | 8 | 12 |
| 2017 | #21 | 228 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
2026
Portal in 25net +1Out 24
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.1 / 3.1
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Jacarrius Peak | OT | 4★ | ← NC State |
| ▲ | Tomiwa Durojaiye | DL | 4★ | ← Illinois |
| ▲ | Caleb Herring | EDGE | 3★ | ← Tennessee |
| ▲ | Emmanuel Poku | IOL | 3★ | ← East Carolina |
| ▼ | Vandrevius Jacobs | WR | 4★ | → Miami |
| ▼ | Josiah Thompson | OT | 4★ | → — |
| ▼ | Desmond Umeozulu | EDGE | 3★ | → Alabama |
| ▼ | Boaz Stanley | IOL | 3★ | → Purdue |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2026
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
20 items
- What to look for in Day 2 of SEC Football Media DaysThe SEC Now Crew describes who they would like to hear from as Georgia, South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Auburn are next up in Tampa.SC7h
- How Can the South Carolina Gamecocks Bounce Back From a Disappointing 2025?The Gamecocks are looking to get back into their winning ways. How will they do so?SC5d
- 3 newcomers, 2 returners and 1 game to circle for each SEC team (Part 2)Three newcomers, 2 returners and 1 game to circle for Mizzou, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt. The post 3 newcomers, 2 returners and 1 game to circle for each SEC team (Part 2) appeared first on Saturday Down South.SC6d
- 4-star LB commits to Texas A&M over Texas, South CarolinaTexas A&M football is putting together the nation's top-ranked recruiting class and now, just edged Texas and South Carolina for this LB.SC9d
- Clemson lands 4-star defensive tackle over rivals Georgia and South CarolinaClemson lands a big one in-state over rivals South Carolina and Georgia to further strengthen their stacked 2027 recruiting class.SC9d
- Clemson Adds Top Defensive Tackle in South Carolina to 2027 ClassFour-Star South Pointe (Rock Hill) defensive tackle, Seth Tillman, chose Clemson over offers from Georgia, Michigan, and South Carolina. Tillman is the #3 player in South Carolina and the #127 player nationally based on the 247 Composite. He posted 8.5 sacks and 27 tackles for loss in 13 games as a junior last season after […]SC9d
- Clemson Tigers Add In-State Defensive Tackle to 2027 Class, Beats Out South CarolinaOn Saturday, a four-star DL and longtime Clemson target chose the Tigers over South Carolina, Georgia and Kentucky, all of which he took official visits to.SC9d
- South Carolina lands 2028 commitment from WR out of VirginiaSouth Carolina continues to grow its 2028 recruiting class, making it back-to-back days with a wide receiver commitment. The post South Carolina lands 2028 commitment from WR out of Virginia appeared first on Saturday Down South.SC11d
- South Carolina State, Johnson C. Smith top preseason Black College Football PollThe inaugural Black College Football Poll has South Carolina State ranked No. 1 in FCS and Johnson C. Smith atop the Division II rankings.SC11d
- South Carolina has Top-25 class after opening July with quartet of commitmentsJuly has brought four consecutive days of fireworks for Shane Beamer and South Carolina on the recruiting trail. The Gamecocks have landed a commitment in each of the first four days of the month, vaulting their class up 12 spots to No. 25 in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. Headlining the new quartet of […]SC15d
- Why South Carolina Gamecocks is Razorbacks' Most Interesting Test in 2026Razorbacks seek proof rebuild is ahead of schedule while Beamer tries to quiet offseason scrutinySC15d
- South Carolina earns commitment from 4-star pass rusherSouth Carolina just added a blue-chip pass rusher out of North Carolina to its highly-touted 2027 recruiting class. The post South Carolina earns commitment from 4-star pass rusher appeared first on Saturday Down South.SC16d
- South Carolina baseball adds transfer commitment from Texas Tech 2-way starSouth Carolina just added one of the top available players in the transfer portal. The post South Carolina baseball adds transfer commitment from Texas Tech 2-way star appeared first on Saturday Down South.SC16d
- 4-star IOL commits to South Carolina over Georgia, Colorado, ClemsonSouth Carolina has scored a huge recruiting win, landing elite 2027 in-state four-star OL Nate Carson over Georgia, Clemson, and Colorado.SC17d
- South Carolina stays hot, lands elite in-state OT for 2027South Carolina keeps its recruiting hot streak going, landing a commitment from an elite in-state lineman on Friday. The post South Carolina stays hot, lands elite in-state OT for 2027 appeared first on Saturday Down South.SC17d
- Four-star Offensive Lineman Nate Carson Commits to South Carolina Over Georgia and OthersSouth Carolina lands it's third blue chip prospect in as many days. Four-star OL Nate Carson chooses South Carolina over Georgia, Clemson, and Colorado.SC17d
- Blue Chip In-State OL Chooses Rival South Carolina over ClemsonClemson lost out on a four-star in-state offensive lineman Friday evening, as he committed to rival South Carolina over the Tigers, Georgia and Colorado.SC17d
- The Evolution of SEC Football (Part 3): Money & RealignmentPart 3 of the Evolution of SEC football covers the additions of Arkansas, South Carolina, Mizzou, Texas A&M, Texas and Oklahoma. The post The Evolution of SEC Football (Part 3): Money & Realignment appeared first on Saturday Down South.SC17d
- 4-star safety recruit Davion Jones commits to SEC programFour-star safety recruit Davion Jones chose South Carolina over Georgia and other top programs for his commitment.SC17d
- South Carolina beats out teams from SEC, B1G for 4-star DBSouth Carolina is doing work on the recruiting trail. Davion Jones is the newest Gamecock commitment. Like recent 5-star pledge Joshua Dobson, Jones is set to play his senior season at Cornelius (North Carolina) Hough High School. Jones is listed as measuring 5-10 and 175 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, Jones is rated 4-stars, the … Continued The post South Carolina beats out teams from SEC, B1G for 4-star DB appeared first on Saturday Down South.SC18d