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Live updates/game thread: South Carolina vs. Ole Miss (Week 6)
The No. 12 ranked Ole Miss Rebels take a trip east to Columbia, South Carolina Saturday to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks. Fresh off a bye-week, the Gamecocks look to get their first signature win of the season after missing out on the opportunity to upset the LSU Tigers at home back in Week 3. Now, as underdogs at home yet again, head coach Shane Beamer and his staff look to pull off the upset over Ole Miss.
South Carolina Gamecocks news dump from last week, including updates from football, basketball, and more
The latest South Carolina football news from the last week, including updates from football, basketball, and more By Kevin Miller | 7:00 AM EDT The latest South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week, starting with some updates from Shane Beamer's South Carolina football team during their Bye week. Despite not playing, the Gamecocks are moving up in some rankings systems, though, it might not be as high as they deserve.
South Carolina football continues rising in ESPN FPI rankings, boasts top-10 defense
South Carolina football is now ranked #25 in ESPN's FPI rankings, and the Gamecocks sit at #7 in the model's defensive ratings. By Kevin Miller | 8:17 PM EDT Last week, the Gamecocks were ranked 29th overall in the ESPN FPI, but the predictive model now views the South Carolina football team as the 25th-best in the nation. Carolina's solid ranking is built on the back of a really good defense.
South Carolina basketball alum A'ja Wilson robbed of another Defensive Player of the Year honor
South Carolina basketball alum A'ja Wilson, the WNBA's best defender and the player who had the best defensive year, was not chosen as the league's DPOY. By Kevin Miller | 2:03 PM EDT On Sunday, the WNBA announced on social media the league's All-Defensive teams and the Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024 season.
South Carolina football gets new bowl projection from national analyst
247Sports' analyst Brad Crawford is projecting the South Carolina football team to play in the Autozone Liberty Bowl this season. By Kevin Miller | 11:59 AM EDT The fate of the 2024 South Carolina football has been a widely-debated topic. In the preseason, Shane Beamer's squad was projected by national analysts to win anywhere from 4 games to 8 games, making the Gamecocks one of the country's teams with the biggest projection variance.
South Carolina football legend making return from injury on Sunday
Former South Carolina football star Deebo Samuel says that he plans to play for his San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. He missed last week with an injury. By Kevin Miller | 7:00 AM EDT NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported late on Saturday night that former South Carolina football star Deebo Samuel would return on Sunday to play for his San Francisco 49ers. Samuel missed last week's game with an injury to his calf.
Pair of future South Carolina football opponents appear much more beatable after Saturday showings
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and his team play Ole Miss and Oklahoma for two of their next three games. Neither looked particularly great Saturday By Kevin Miller | 8:07 PM EDT When the South Carolina football schedule was released ahead of the 2024 season, fans noticed a few things. One, annual rivalry games against Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida were missing. Two, the schedule, as a whole, was slightly lighter than in recent years.
Pair of South Carolina football stars pick up NFL Draft 1st round grades
South Carolina football stars TJ Sanders and Nick Emmanwori received 1st round NFL Draft grades this week. By Kevin Miller | 7:42 AM EDT South Carolina football is 3-1 so far during the 2024 season, and the best performing phase on Shane Beamer's team is the defense. The Gamecocks are much improved on that side of the ball, and all three levels of the unit are playing good football as the team heads into the toughest portion of their schedule.
ESPN' preseason top-25 puts South Carolina basketball on top of preseason rankings
South Carolina basketball sits atop another preseason women's college basketball top-25. By Kevin Miller | 8:06 PM EDT The best program in women's college basketball resides in Columbia. The South Carolina basketball program is the only in the country with multiple National Championships since the 2016-2017 season, and the Gamecocks have won three titles during that stretch and finished ranked #1 in the land when the season was canceled in March of 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Elite shooter visiting South Carolina basketball program this weekend
South Carolina basketball coach Lamont Paris has an elite shooter on campus checking out his Gamecock program. By Kevin Miller | 11:59 AM EDT South Carolina basketball coach Lamont Paris has three prospects committed in the class of 2025. Dynamic scoring guard Eli Ellis, athletic forward Hayden Assemian, and versatile forward EJ Walker all have pledged themselves to the Gamecocks, giving USC a strong class in the '25 cycle. However, Coach Paris might not be done with this year's recruiting class.
South Carolina basketball alum Aliyah Boston dominates in WNBA Playoffs
South Carolina basketball alum Aliyah Boston put up a ridiculous stat line in a WNBA Playoff loss to the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday. By Kevin Miller | 7:00 AM EDT South Carolina basketball alum Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever went from having the worst record in the league in 2023 to overcoming a 1-8 start to the 2024 campaign en route to a berth in the postseason.
South Carolina football senior nominated for prestigious scholar-athlete award
South Carolina football senior defensive lineman Tonka Hemingway has been nominated as a semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy. By Kevin Miller | 8:00 PM EDT On Wednesday, it was announced that the National Football Foundation had released their list of semifinalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy, including South Carolina football senior defensive lineman Tonka Hemingway. The William V.
Generations of USC women's sports to be honored at South Carolina basketball game
There is arguably no bigger champion of women's sports than South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley. Now, her program will play a role in helping honor generations of female athletes. On January 12, 2025, when the Gamecock women's basketball team plays against their new SEC rival Texas Longhorns, over 50 years of women's sports will be celebrated.
Pair of South Carolina basketball alums have huge performances in WNBA Playoffs
South Carolina basketball alums A'ja Wilson and Allisha Gray had huge performances on Tuesday night in the WNBA Playoffs. By Kevin Miller | 10:15 AM EDT So far, the WNBA Playoffs have been a showcase for the South Carolina basketball program. On the first day of the postseason on Sunday, Gamecock alums A'ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, and Laeticia Amihere had really good performances, and the USC trend continued on Tuesday. As most would expect, A'ja Wilson had another dominant effort.
South Carolina football moves up in multiple projection-based ranking systems
South Carolina football is up to #29 in the ESPN FPI and #25 in the KFord Ratings. By Kevin Miller | 4:16 PM EDT Shane Beamer's South Carolina football team is 3-1 so far in 2024, and the Gamecocks have most of their biggest test coming for them on the remaining portion of the schedule. If USC can pull off some big wins, then a nice bowl game (or maybe even better) could be in the cards.
South Carolina football freshman graded as best in the entire country
South Carolina football freshman wide receiver Mazeo Bennett was the highest-graded freshman wideout in the country this week. By Kevin Miller | 11:44 AM EDT The 2024 South Carolina football recruiting class was one of the highest-rated in recent Gamecock history. With multiple 5-star prospects and a slew of 4-star recruits also joining the program, Shane Beamer and his staff felt like a few true freshman blue chippers could come in and start contributing immediately.
After MVP win, A'ja Wilson shouts out South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley and calls out disrespectful voter
South Carolina basketball alum A'ja Wilson won her third MVP on Sunday, and in the aftermath, she thanked Dawn Staley and called out a disrespectful 2023 voter. By Kevin Miller | 7:13 AM EDT It came as no surprise that Sunday's WNBA MVP reveal was an announcement of A'ja Wilson winning the award in unanimous fashion.
South Carolina football quarterback earns top honors for performance in relief of LaNorris Sellers
South Carolina football's Robby Ashford, playing on Saturday for the injured LaNorris Sellers, was rated as the highest-graded QB in the country by PFF. By Kevin Miller | 7:58 PM EDT South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and his team took down the Akron Zips 50-7 on Saturday despite playing all or most of the game without their top options at quarterback, running back, and wide receiver.
Kickoff time official set for huge Ole Miss-South Carolina football game
South Carolina football fans won't get the night game they were hoping for when Ole Miss comes to Columbia next weekend. By Kevin Miller | 3:59 PM EDT South Carolina football fans now know what time to be inside Williams-Brice Stadium for the Gamecocks' next game. When the Ole Miss Rebels (and old friend Juice Wells) come to Columbia on October 5th, the Gamecocks will take the field for a 3:30 PM ET kickoff according to a release from the SEC.
Former South Carolina basketball stars shine on first day of WNBA Playoffs
South Carolina basketball stars like A'ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, and Laeticia Amihere had nice performances in their first WNBA Playoffs performances. By Kevin Miller | 12:03 PM EDT The WNBA Playoffs began on Sunday, and several South Carolina basketball alums had standout performances in their opening postseason games. Just hours after being awarded her third MVP, A'ja Wilson led her Las Vegas Aces squad to a come-from-behind victory over the Seattle Storm.
The latest South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week including updates from football, recruiting, basketball
The latest South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week, starting with a lopsided win on Saturday for the football team. With starting quarterback LaNorris Sellers (and some other impactful players) not playing due to injury, Shane Beamer's South Carolina football team still whipped the Akron Zips 50-7 at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.
2024 Post-Week 4 12-team College Football Playoff prediction and seeding
Through week 4 of the college football season, here is an updated College Football Playoff prediction and seeding. By Kevin Miller | 6:00 AM EDT Each week of the college football season, the list of contenders for the College Football Playoff field grows a little bit smaller.
Shane Beamer updates South Carolina football team's injuries, including status of LaNorris Sellers, Rocket Sanders
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer updated the media and the Gamecock fanbase on the injury situation surrounding his team. By Kevin Miller | 8:00 PM EDT South Carolina football fans won't get a chance to watch their favorite team this week as the Gamecocks have "Bye" next to their name for September 28th. The time off comes at a good time for Shane Beamer's team, though, as several prominent Gamecocks are dealing with injuries right now.
4-star South Carolina basketball recruiting target announces college choice
South Carolina basketball recruiting efforst have been strong in the class of 2025. The Gamecocks have three top-150 commitments as 4-star scoring guard Eli Ellis, 4-star wing/forward EJ Walker, and former 4-star forward Hayden Assemian are all pledged to Lamont Paris' program. Despite having three high-level players ready to come to Columbia next year, the Gamecocks dabbled a bit in other recruiting waters this summer. One of their potential targets was 4-star power forward Zymicah Wilkins.
Unanimous! South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson earns every WNBA MVP vote
South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson was selected as the unanimous WNBA MVP. By Kevin Miller | 11:59 AM EDT South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson is the unanimous MVP for the 2024 WNBA season. The official announcement from the WNBA came on Sunday morning. Wilson joins Hall of Famer Cynthia Cooper as the league's only unanimous winners of the top season award (Cooper was the unanimous top player in 1997, the WNBA's first season).
With South Carolina football rocking throwback uniforms, let's take a look at George Rogers and 1980
South Carolina football is wearing throwback uniforms that honor the 1980 team and, perhaps more specifically, Heisman Trophy-winning running back George Rogers By Kevin Miller | 6:00 PM EDT This Saturday, Shane Beamer's South Carolina football team will be rocking some throwback uniforms.
Major in-state flip candidate visiting South Carolina football on Saturday
South Carolina football recruiting target Malik Clark will be at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday for the Gamecocks' matchup with the Akron Zips. By Kevin Miller | 12:02 PM EDT Shane Beamer's South Carolina football team is 2-1 heading into their fourth game of the season, and the Akron Zips are coming into town to play in front of what is another sold-out crowd at Williams-Brice Stadium. One of the most important names in attendance on Saturday is one very familiar to Gamecock fans.
How to watch, injury report for South Carolina football vs. Akron
South Carolina football will take on the Akron Zips on Saturday night in Williams-Brice Stadium. By Kevin Miller | 8:01 PM EDT South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and his team will welcome the Akron Zips to Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. The Gamecocks and Zips have played one other time (a post-Clemson weather make-up game in 2018). Kickoff is slated for 7:30 PM ET, and the game will be broadcast on ESPNU and streamed on the ESPN app.
Per reports, South Carolina football has made its quarterback decision
Per reports, South Carolina football quarterback LaNorris Sellers will miss Saturday's game against Akron, and Robby Ashford will get the start. By Kevin Miller | 5:41 PM EDT Last Saturday, South Carolina football quarterback LaNorris Sellers was sacked late in the 1st half as the Gamecocks were fighting to put some points on the board before the intermission.
Multiple South Carolina basketball targets included at top of new recruiting rankings
South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley has the Gamecocks in the conversation for multiple top-10 national prospects in the class of 2025. By Kevin Miller | 4:03 PM EDT This week, 247Sports debuted their first women's college basketball recruiting rankings. The national outlet published its rankings for the class of 2025, and several South Carolina basketball recruiting targets were near the top.
South Carolina football defensive lineman earns 1st round NFL Draft grade
South Carolina football defensive lineman TJ Sanders was given a 1st round NFL Draft grade by CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso. By Kevin Miller | 11:59 AM EDT South Carolina football fans have seen an improved overall product on the field so far during the 2024 season, and the defense might be the biggest reason why that is the case.
Coach defends South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson in epic rant
The WNBA regular season is wrapping up, and that means that the discourse around the league has shifted. The majority of conversations around the league, understandably, now are about the postseason and the regular season awards. Earlier this week, ESPN published their thoughts on which players would win the W's highest honors.
Pair of in-state prospects commit to South Carolina baseball conference rival
South Carolina baseball did not land commitments from William Cutshall or Taj Marchand as both Palmetto State natives pledged their services to Ole Miss. By Kevin Miller | 4:00 PM EDT South Carolina baseball coach Paul Mainieri and his staff have been working diligently on future recruiting classes since being brought to Columbia this June.
Two South Carolina basketball icons make "50 Most Influential Figures in Sports" list
South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley and the GOAT A'ja Wilson were included on Sports Illustrated's list of "The 50 Most Influential Figures in Sports." By Kevin Miller | 7:00 AM EDT This week, Sports Illustrated released its list of "The 50 Most Influential Figures in Sports," and two South Carolina basketball icons cracked the list.
South Carolina football defender earning big-time money with strong start this fall
South Carolina football EDGE Kyle Kennard is on pace to set records for the Gamecocks this fall, and he has earned himself a lot of money in the process. By Kevin Miller | 8:32 PM EDT South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and his staff brought a strong transfer portal class to Columbia this offseason. Several players, most famously, running back Rocket Sanders, have made big impacts so far during the 2024 season.
South Carolina football legend nominated again for Pro Football Hall of Fame
South Carolina football legend John Abraham was nominated again for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. By Kevin Miller | 6:00 PM EDT South Carolina football legend John Abraham has been nominated again for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 167 total "modern era" players were nominated by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, and Abraham made the cut. He has been nominated every year since becoming eligible in 2019, but somehow the all-time great pass rusher has never been a finalist.
South Carolina football announces another sellout at Williams-Brice Stadium
Williams-Brice Stadium will be sold out again on Saturday for the South Carolina football team's matchup with the Akron Zips. By Kevin Miller | 3:58 PM EDT On Wednesday morning, the South Carolina football program announced that this Saturday's contest against the Akron Zips was a sellout. All three South Carolina football home games this year have been sold out (Old Dominion, LSU, and Akron), and it is unlikely that those are the only three sellouts on the 2024 schedule.
A'ja Wilson breaks another all-time WNBA record, leads Aces to win 8th game in a row
South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson has set another all-time WNBA record, becoming the leading single-season rebounder in league history. By Kevin Miller | 12:00 PM EDT A'ja Wilson is in the midst of the greatest individual season in WNBA history.
Former South Carolina basketball star getting new professional opportunity
South Carolina basketball alum Laeticia Amihere will play with the Perth Lynx of the Australian WNBL this fall. By Kevin Miller | 7:20 AM EDT According to a Tuesday release, former South Carolina basketball forward Laeticia Amihere will play this fall and winter with the Perth Lynx of the Australian WNBL (Women's National Basketball League) once the WNBA season ends. Technically, the WNBL has already started its 2024-2025 season as the preseason began last week.
South Carolina football flip target makes All-American Bowl, Gamecocks in the hunt
South Carolina football flip target Kevin Wynn (4-star defensive tackle, Florida State commitment) will play in the All-American Bowl. By Kevin Miller | 4:00 PM EDT South Carolina football flip target Kevin Wynn was selected to play in the 2025 All-American Bowl. Wynn, a 4-star defensive tackle commitment of the Florida State Seminoles, was on campus in Columbia this weekend for the Gamecocks' matchup with the LSU Tigers.
On3 names South Carolina football transfer addition as the best in the country
South Carolina football running back Rocket Sanders has been named the top transfer portal impact player of week 3 by On3's Pete Nakos. By Kevin Miller | 11:59 AM EDT South Carolina football fans knew their favorite team was getting a special player when former Arkansas Razorbacks All-American Raheim "Rocket" Sanders announced his commitment to the Gamecocks via the transfer portal this offseason.
Former South Carolina football defender signs with new professional team
Former South Carolina football EDGE Jordan Strachan is joining the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Elks. By Kevin Miller | 7:00 AM EDT On Monday, TRI Sports Agency announced that South Carolina football alum Jordan Strachan (a client of the agency) had signed a new professional contract with the Edmonton Elks (formerly Eskimos) of the Canadian Football League.
Recruiting rankings update marks South Carolina football pledge among biggest risers
South Carolina football commitment Jaquavious Dodd is one of the biggest risers in On3's updated recruiting rankings. By Kevin Miller | 7:59 PM EDT In front of a wild Williams-Brice Stadium College GameDay environment, the South Carolina football program hosted a huge group of talented high school prospects for their game against the LSU Tigers.
South Carolina football alum proves former team's huge mistake with preseason trade
South Carolina football alum Ernest Jones had a big day on Sunday for the Tennessee Titans. He was traded from the Los Angeles Rams just a few weeks ago. By Kevin Miller | 6:00 PM EDT During the NFL preseason, linebacker Ernest Jones was part of a blockbuster trade that sent him from the Los Angeles Rams to the Tennessee Titans as a cost-cutting measure for the Rams, an organization that has made it clear that they have no desire to pay traditional linebackers much money.
South Carolina basketball releases full 2024-2025 season women's schedule
South Carolina basketball's entire 2024-2025 season schedule is now known and can be seen in the article below By Kevin Miller | 4:00 PM EDT South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley, in a very public way, has been working hard to complete her team's 2024-2025 schedule. With other teams not too keen on playing the Gamecocks, Staley even took to social media to fill the final game on the docket.
Highly touted infielder commits to South Carolina baseball program
Lakeland, Florida infielder Gavin Byrd announced his commitment to the South Carolina baseball program on Sunday. By Kevin Miller | 12:00 PM EDT On Sunday, South Carolina baseball coach Paul Mainieri and his staff reeled in a big fish as infielder Gavin Byrd announced his commitment to the Gamecock program. Byrd, who has played primarily as a shortstop, second baseman, and third baseman during his high school career, is a class of 2026 prospect from Lakeland, Florida.
South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson becomes WNBA's first 1000-point scorer
South Carolina basketball alum A'ja Wilson continues to do things that have never been done before in women's professional basketball. By Kevin Miller | 9:59 AM EDT A'ja Wilson became the WNBA's most prolific single-season scorer ever last week, and on Sunday, the South Carolina basketball alum extended her record-breaking mark by becoming the WNBA's first 1000-point scorer.
The latest South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week from football, basketball, baseball, recruiting, more
The latest South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week, starting with the football team's loss to the LSU Tigers on Saturday. Shane Beamer's team fell by a final score of 36-33, but there was far more to the day's story. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers, defensive lineman TJ Sanders, and wide receiver Jared Brown all left the game with injuries.
2024 Post-Week 3 12-team College Football Playoff prediction and seeding
Through week 3 of the college football season, here is an updated College Football Playoff prediction and seeding. By Kevin Miller | 6:00 AM EDT Week 3 of the college football season saw some major moves made for College Football Playoff contention.
What Shane Beamer said about injuries to LaNorris Sellers, TJ Sanders, and rest of South Carolina football team
On Saturday, South Carolina football fans left Williams-Brice Stadium heartbroken after their team (with the "help" of some ugly officiating) fell at the hands of the LSU Tigers despite leading 17-0. Compounding the loss, the Gamecocks lost two of their best players to injury during the contest as quarterback LaNorris Seller and defensive lineman TJ Sanders each left the field with pronounced limps.
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