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WEEK 1 SEC CO-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Vicari Swain, DB/PR, South Carolina,...Returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to put the Gamecocks up two scores...Swain's punt return for a touchdown was the first for South Carolina since 2013. - SEC Football

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CB Vicari Swain, South Carolina
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09/01/25 - Fred Johnson, So/2028, South Carolina, 6-3, 244 (DS#11 ILB) + More +

WEEK 1 SEC CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Fred Johnson, LB, South Carolina,...Had 10 tackles, one interception and one pass break up as the Gamecocks defeated Virginia Tech in Atlanta...The interception was deep in the red zone as Virginia Tech was driving to tie the game...The South Carolina defense held the Hokies without a touchdown. - SEC Football

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ILB Fred Johnson, South Carolina
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08/31/25 - Nyck Harbor, Jr/2027, South Carolina, 6-5, 235 (DS#3 WR) + More +

Vicari Swain returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown to break open a close game, LaNorris Sellers threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Nyck Harbor, and No. 13 South Carolina beat Virginia Tech 24-11 on Sunday in the opener for both teams. Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer used his brand of “Beamerball” to pull away from the school where his dad, Frank Beamer, originated the style of play that emphasizes turnovers and big plays on special teams. Frank was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, wearing South Carolina black. South Carolina intercepted Virginia Tech's Kyron Drones twice - once in the red zone to halt a first-quarter drive, and again in the fourth quarter to help seal the win.

The Gamecocks led 10-8 early in the fourth when Swain fielded a punt by Nick Veltsistas, turned upfield and made several would-be tacklers miss on the way to the end zone. After a Virginia Tech field goal, Sellers found Harbor wide open on a deep post route to restore South Carolina's two-score advantage. Virginia Tech's offense was held without a touchdown. John Love kicked three field goals, including a 56-yarder, and the Hokies' defense contributed a safety in the first quarter when Kelvin Gilliam Jr. and Kody Huisman took down Sellers in the end zone. Sellers scored South Carolina's first touchdown on a 15-yard rush and was 12 of 19 passing for 209 yards and the TD to Harbor, who had three catches for 99 yards. Harbor had another potential TD taken away by a replay review. - South Carolina/AP College Football

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WR Nyck Harbor, South Carolina
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08/25/25 - Rahsul Faison, rSr/2026, South Carolina, 6-0, 218 (DS#15 RB) + More +

South Carolina announced Monday that transfer running back Rahsul Faison has been granted an additional season of eligibility by the NCAA to play this season. Faison, a Utah State transfer who earned second-team All-Mountain West honors in 2024, signed with the Gamecocks in January but had to wait until the week of the season opener to finally get cleared to play. The No. 5 running back in ESPN's transfer portal top 100 rankings will be a seventh-year senior this fall and is expected to make a significant impact in a South Carolina offense that must replace All-SEC running back Raheim Sanders. - ESPN CFB

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RB Rahsul Faison, South Carolina
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09/10/24 - Kai Kroeger, rSr/2025, South Carolina, 6-3, 213 (DS#4 P) + More +

WEEK 2 SEC SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kai Kroeger, P, 5Y,...Kroeger showcased his punting prowess in South Carolina's 31-6 victory over Kentucky. The fifth-year senior punted five times, averaging 51.6 yards per punt. Four of his five punts traveled more than 50 yards (54, 57, 53, 58 yards), including a season-best 58-yarder. Kroeger's performance included placing two punts inside the 20-yard line, helping the Gamecocks control field position throughout the game. - SEC Football

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P Kai Kroeger, South Carolina
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09/10/24 - Nick Emmanwori, Jr/2025, South Carolina, 6-3, 220 (DS#1 SS) + More +

WEEK 2 SEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Nick Emmanwori, FS, Jr.,...Emmanwori played a crucial role in South Carolina's dominant 31-6 win over Kentucky, where the Gamecock defense limited the Wildcats to just 183 total yards of offense, including only 44 passing yards. Emmanwori, a junior safety from Irmo, S.C., was everywhere on the field, recording a game-high seven tackles. He also sealed the victory with a 24-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, marking his third interception in the last four games. - SEC Football

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SS Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
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09/03/24 - Dylan Stewart, So/2028, South Carolina, 6-5, 245 (DS#1 DE) + More +

WEEK 1 SEC CO-DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Dylan Stewart, EDGE, Fr.,...Stewart, who was named the 247Sports True Freshman of the Week, came up big in the Gamecocks' 23-19 win over Old Dominion. The 6-6, 248-pound true freshman from Washington, D.C., was credited with four tackles including 1.5 sacks, a quarterback hurry, and two forced fumbles in the contest. Stewart's strip sack midway through the fourth quarter inside the Monarchs' 10-yard line set up the Gamecocks' winning score. According to PFF College, the five-star prospect posted a 97.4 PFF grade in his collegiate debut. - SEC Football

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DE Dylan Stewart, South Carolina
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09/03/24 - Kyle Kennard, rSr/2025, South Carolina, 6-4, 254 (DS#14 DE) + More +

WEEK 1 SEC CO-DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Kyle Kennard, EDGE, 5Y-Sr.,...Kennard, a fifth-year senior from Atlanta, recorded four tackles including 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in the Gamecocks' 23-19 win over Old Dominion. The 6-5, 254-pound Georgia Tech transfer was also credited with a forced fumble. His strip sack on the second play of the game was recovered by the Gamecocks on the 3-yard line, setting up Carolina's first touchdown of the season and an early lead. His 3.5 tackles for loss accounted for 18 yards of lost yardage for the Monarchs. - SEC Football

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DE Kyle Kennard, South Carolina
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08/31/24 - LaNorris Sellers, rSo/2028, South Carolina, 6-3, 240 (DS#1 QB) + More +

South Carolina recovered two fumbles inside the 10 leading to its only two touchdowns and the Gamecocks beat Old Dominion 23-19 on Saturday night. South Carolina freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers ran for a 4-yard touchdown with 6:11 to go to finally push the Gamecocks (1-0) past the Monarchs (0-1), picked to finish sixth in the seven-team Sun Belt Conference East Division. Sellers did not have a stellar debut. He completed just 10 of 23 passes for 114 yards and carried the ball 22 times for 68 yards. Old Dominion quarterback Grant Wilson struggled too. He had both fumbles deep in his own territory, threw a second quarter interception in the end zone and ended the Monarchs last chance with another interception with 1:29 left in the game. - AP College Football

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QB LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
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11/30/23 - Spencer Rattler, rSr/2024, South Carolina, 6-0, 211 (DS#7 QB) + More +

Quarterback Spencer Rattler, perhaps the brightest spot for South Carolina in a losing season, is giving up his final year in college for the NFL. Rattler, a fifth-year senior who spent his first three seasons at Oklahoma, announced his intentions Wednesday on social media. "This has been a dream and goal of mine since I was a little kid and cannot wait for the chance to turn my dream into reality," he said in his post. Rattler called his two years with the Gamecocks the best of his football life. He led South Carolina to consecutive wins over top 10-, potentially playoff-bound teams in Tennessee and Clemson in 2022, when the Gamecocks went 8-5.

Rattler and the team had higher hopes this season, but a four-game SEC losing streak in September and October left them at 5-7. South Carolina fell to rival Clemson 16-7 this past Saturday night, when Rattler was pressured throughout the game and held to a season-low 112 passing yards. "This place meant everything to me," Rattler said afterward. "Coming here, in two years and just enjoying every moment: the adversity, the success. I wanted to be a part of change in this program. And I feel like I put 110% effort into it every day." He teased fans that he might make use of his sixth season of eligibility before declaring that he was turning pro. Rattler finished his career with 10,807 yards passing, 77 touchdowns and 32 interceptions. His draft status is all over the place in year considered deep with talented quarterbacks. Rattler appeared in some first-round mock drafts earlier this fall. He also has been projected as a late second-day or early third-day selection. He started all 25 games at South Carolina and 42 of 48 contests in his career, which began with the Sooners. - AP College Football

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QB Spencer Rattler, South Carolina
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11/26/23 - Torricelli Simpkins III, rSr/2025, South Carolina, 6-5, 312 (DS#22 OG) + More +

2023 MEAC OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: Torricelli Simpkins III, North Carolina Central,...Simpkins III is North Carolina Central's second straight offensive lineman to earn the conference's top spot in as many years. Simpkins III anchored the Eagles' offensive line that amassed the conference-best total passing yards (2354), passing average (214.00 avg/g), scoring offense (36.6 avg/g), and rushing touchdowns (25), seventh-best in the football championship subdivision (FCS). The Eagles ranked second in the conference in total offense with 4138 yards. Simpkins III has received three MEAC Weekly Offensive Lineman honors this year. - Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Football

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OG Torricelli Simpkins III, South Carolina
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11/26/23 - Jawarn Howell, rSo/2028, South Carolina, 6-0, 225 (DS#999 RB) + More +

2023 MEAC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Jawarn Howell, South Carolina State,...Howell leads the MEAC in rushing with 808 yards (80.9 ypg) on 102 carries, and 7 TDs. He also recorded ten receptions for 149 yards, 2 TDs in nine games. He was named the FedEx Ground FCS National Offensive Player of the Week following a 283-yard rushing performance on 27 carries and three touchdowns in the Bulldogs' win over Howard. In addition to the national honors, Howell earned MEAC Rookie of the Week honors for four straight weeks. - Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Football

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RB Jawarn Howell, South Carolina
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03/03/23 - Tonka Hemingway, rSr/2025, South Carolina, 6-3, 282 (DS#25 DT) + More +

Defensive lineman Tonka Hemingway and offensive lineman Cason Henry likely won't be available for spring practice due to minor surgeries, South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer told reporters on Thursday. The purpose of those procedures was to "clean up some things" from the end of the 2022 season to be fully healthy for this year. Hemingway totaled 33 tackles and four sacks last season. He made a few highlight plays on special teams, catching a fake field goal against Vanderbilt and taking a direct snap for a two-point conversion against S.C. State. Henry played in two games as a true freshman for South Carolina in 2022. - Rock Hill Herald

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DT Tonka Hemingway, South Carolina
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02/24/23 - Anthony Rose, Fr/2026, South Carolina, 6-1, 190 (DS#999 SS) + More +

Coach Shane Beamer announced on Feb. 3 that freshmen Monteque Rhames and Cameron Upshaw, plus redshirt freshman Anthony Rose, were suspended. The three were allegedly caught with a rifle in their dorm suite. Rhames, the only player arrested and charged with a crime, has a court date on March 31. All three were removed from the dorm, suspended from school and are barred from campus due to violating the university's rule on weapons.

Details on what exactly happened are not clear. Richland County officials have supplied only a heavily redacted incident report. The three players are not listed on the online roster. Rhames has to get his legal process handled, while all have to face a school judiciary board. There is no word on when the matter may be presented to the judiciary panel and the status of the three players is not expected to change anytime soon. - The Post and Courier

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SS Anthony Rose, South Carolina
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02/19/23 - Darius Rush, rSr/2023, South Carolina, 6-2, 198 (DS#12 CB) + More +

He's always had to turn others' views of him into reality. Coach Brian Smith knew that Darius Rush was a standout athlete, even if Rush didn't really know all of the plays he was supposed to run, which is why Rush started on the C.E. Murray varsity as a freshman. Rush was put in at quarterback on the 1-yard line and told to run an option play, with the best choice to tuck the ball and try to bull forward for a few yards. He sprinted 99 yards for a touchdown. Chad Wilkes knew he didn't inherit a great team at Murray when he took over for Smith, but he also knew he had Rush, a dynamic receiver. A first view of Rush made Wilkes think, "Man, I really think he could be a great, great corner!" Rush dabbled at corner. C.E. Murray reached the Lower State championship game.

Rush came to South Carolina as an athlete/receiver, but wasn't getting on the field. He was asked if he wanted to switch to defensive back. Swallowing the hurt of knowing that if he said no, he was still never going to play receiver, Rush said sure. He started 21 of his 43 career games, was an inspiring sight last season as he filled in for an injury-riddled secondary, and intercepted two of his nine broken-up passes. Going to the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., he was one of dozens of players trying to get one last shot at impressing an NFL scout. Rush was named his team's Cornerback Practice Player of the Week, which is voted on by the team's receivers. - The Post and Courier

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CB Darius Rush, South Carolina
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