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🏈 South Carolina Football Midseason Report Card: Is LaNorris Sellers Better Than We Think? Can Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks Turn Their Season Around?

The South Carolina Gamecocks have reached the halfway point of the 2026 college football season, and it's time to hand out some grades!

On today's episode of Locked On Gamecocks, host Chris Marler is joined by Walker Gaskins of Gamecock Central and The Voice of College Football to break down South Carolina's first six games, grade the Gamecocks' offense, and discuss what needs to change during the bye week.

After an up...

Chris Marler's live instant overreaction show immediately following South Carolina's stunner in the Swamp. The Gamecocks get back to .500 with the win, and get their first SEC win in their last nine games. The stars shined ALL DAY.

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🏈 South Carolina vs Florida Preview: Is Shane Beamer Running Out of Time? Can the Gamecocks Pull Off an Upset in Gainesville?

It's another "Four Quarter Friday" on Locked On Gamecocks! Chris Marler is joined by Rob Williams of Inside the Gamecocks to break down South Carolina's upcoming SEC showdown against the Florida Gators, the latest on Shane Beamer's future, Dylan Stewart's potential return, and some major recruiting developments that could impact the Gamecocks moving forward.

With South Carolina struggling to find consistency and questions continuing to surround Shane Beamer's job security, Saturday's matchup against Florida cou...

🏈 South Carolina vs Florida Preview: Can LaNorris Sellers and the Gamecocks pull off a huge SEC road win against the Gators?

It's a special crossover episode of Locked On Gamecocks and Locked On Gators as we break down everything you need to know about South Carolina vs Florida!

With Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks preparing for a critical SEC matchup, we're diving into the biggest storylines, coaching battles, quarterback matchups, and keys to victory for both teams.

🔥 Topics in Today's Episode:

🏈 Kendal Briles vs Buster Faulkner: Which offensive coordinator has the advantage...

Georgia Bulldogs aim to break Alabama Crimson Tide’s regular season dominance as Kirby Smart hunts for his elusive Tuscaloosa victory. Can Keelon Russell replicate Jalen Milroe and Ty Simpson’s legendary quarterback performances against the nation’s top-rated secondary, or will Gunner Stockton and a reshuffled Georgia backfield deliver clutch plays in a matchup loaded with playoff implications?

The SEC Squad previews SEC Week 6’s biggest battles, from the weather-threatened Georgia-Alabama showdown to Texas vs. Oklahoma at the Red River rivalry. Key debates spotlight injury updates (Chauncey Bowens, Josh Ford, Nate Frazier), Mizzou’s surge behind Jamal Robe...

South Carolina football coaches are speaking out ahead of the Gamecocks' matchup with Florida, and ESPN's Mia O'Brien joins Locked On Gamecocks with new insight from her conversations with Shane Beamer, Kendal Briles, and Clayton White!

What did South Carolina's coaching staff say about LaNorris Sellers, backup quarterback Cutter Woods, Dylan Stewart's potential return, and the Gamecocks' struggling defense?

Chris Marler welcomes ESPN reporter Mia O'Brien, who will be covering South Carolina vs. Florida from the sidelines, to discuss what she learned directly from the Gamecocks' coaching staff heading into a critical SEC matchup in...

Can South Carolina football actually fix its problems before the 2026 season completely gets away from Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks?

SEC Network analyst and former Florida Gators star Chris Doering joins Locked On Gamecocks to break down what has gone wrong for South Carolina, what needs to change immediately, and whether this team is really as far away as its SEC record suggests.

South Carolina’s offense has actually produced at a much higher level than many expected, but costly mistakes continue to kill drives.

Meanwhile, a defense that was expected to be on...

Is Shane Beamer’s job actually safe at South Carolina?

After another brutal loss — this time against Kentucky — South Carolina fans are understandably asking what comes next for Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks. But new reporting suggests Beamer’s future in Columbia may be far more secure than anyone expected, even after a disastrous 2–3 start.

On today’s Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler breaks down the latest surrounding Beamer’s job security, the massive financial commitment South Carolina could face if it decided to make a coaching change, and why firing Beamer may not be nearly as real...

Chris Marler reacts to the latest blown lead for South Carolina and answers the question on whether or not it's time for change. Because it is.

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Three South Carolina players are ON THE CLOCK against Kentucky — and could Cutter Woods finally get his opportunity at quarterback? ⏰🐔

South Carolina returns to Williams-Brice Stadium for a massive matchup against Kentucky, and Chris Marler breaks down the Gamecocks who need to deliver in a game Shane Beamer and USC desperately need to win.

We start with J’Zavien Currence, who could have a major role against a Kentucky offense built around getting the football out quickly and attacking the perimeter. Then, is it time for Justin Okoronkwo to become the unquestioned leader of the South Car...

SEC underdogs shake up expectations as Florida Gators crack the top 10, Missouri eyes a statement win, and frustration boils over for Arkansas and South Carolina fans. Can Jon Sumrall's surging Gators keep their momentum, or will Missouri finally prove their ranking? Meanwhile, Shane Beamer faces mounting pressure with South Carolina's season on the brink, and Arkansas looks to snap a brutal SEC losing streak against a reeling Texas A&M.

The SEC Squad breaks down Week 5’s most intriguing SEC matchups, from Vanderbilt’s uphill battle against Georgia to the explosive quarterback duel between Alabama and Mississippi Stat...

South Carolina football is back at Williams-Brice Stadium for a massive SEC matchup against Kentucky, and the Gamecocks desperately need a win.

On today’s episode of Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler breaks down his 3 keys to South Carolina beating Kentucky and getting Shane Beamer’s team back on track after a brutal stretch against Mississippi State and Alabama.

Kentucky enters Columbia with an efficient offense led by quarterback Kenny Minchey, but the numbers reveal some areas South Carolina’s defense can attack. We break down Kentucky’s heavy reliance on screens and short passes, why tack...

Can Shane Beamer and South Carolina football save their season before it’s too late?

After a brutal loss to Alabama, the ongoing Dylan Stewart suspension, questions surrounding LaNorris Sellers and growing frustration throughout the Gamecock fan base, South Carolina enters a critical stretch that could determine the direction of the program.
On today’s Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler is joined by Cousin Shane from That SEC Podcast to figure out what has gone wrong for South Carolina, what Shane Beamer must do to fix it and whether the Gamecocks can finally put everything together agai...

Have South Carolina fans finally had enough?
After an embarrassing loss to Alabama, Dylan Stewart’s suspension and a 2-2 start to the season, frustration surrounding Shane Beamer and South Carolina football is reaching a new level. Now there’s even talk among Gamecock fans about showing up to Williams-Brice Stadium with bags over their heads.

On today’s Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler is joined by Lauren Beasley of USA Today’s College Sports Wire to discuss what has gone wrong at South Carolina, whether Shane Beamer is beginning to lose the fan base and what has...

Chris Marler's live reaction to the news that South Carolina star EDGE rusher Dylan Stewart has been suspended indefinitely! What it means, where do the Gamecocks go from here, and how did we get here in the first place?

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Chris Marler gives his live instant OVER-reaction to South Carolina's embarrassing 49-18 loss to Alabama. Fans are calling for Shane Beamer's job. Is that the right move? And, if so who else needs to go?

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Alabama vs. South Carolina is here — can the Gamecocks pull off the upset in Tuscaloosa?
On this episode of Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler is joined by Rob Williams of Inside the Gamecocks and Four Quarter Friday for the final South Carolina vs. Alabama preview, matchup breakdown and score predictions.

After a frustrating loss to Mississippi State, all eyes are back on LaNorris Sellers. What does Sellers need to do to bounce back against Alabama? Can Kendal Briles find a way to get his quarterback comfortable, create explosive plays and continue leaning on a South Carolina ru...

Can LaNorris Sellers be fixed? After a frustrating start for the South Carolina Gamecocks offense, Chris Marler is joined by On3 analyst and SEC Stat Cat founder Clark Brooks to break down what is actually going wrong with Sellers, Kendal Briles’ offense and South Carolina’s passing game.

The numbers surrounding Sellers might be more complicated than they appear. Despite the criticism, Brooks explains why Sellers’ overall accuracy remains one of the better marks in the SEC — while his decision-making, anticipation and ability to consistently see the field are creating major problems for the Gamecocks. They break down wha...

SEC powerhouses brace for upsets as Week 4 brings marquee clashes, fresh predictions, and potential shakeups in the College Football Playoff race. Can Tennessee knock off top-ranked Texas at a rowdy Neyland Stadium? Will Oklahoma’s defense stifle Georgia, or will questions around John Mateer and Ben Arbuckle’s offense haunt the Sooners again? The panel debates injury concerns for stars like Hollywood Smothers, Nate Frazier, and Kewan Lacy, all threatening to tip the scales in pivotal SEC matchups.

The SEC Squad goes through predictions for Alabama vs. South Carolina, Florida’s run game against Ole Miss in Gaines...

Three South Carolina Gamecocks are officially ON THE CLOCK as Shane Beamer’s team prepares for a massive road test against Alabama. ⏰🐔

On today’s Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler is joined by Jack Veltri of On3’s Gamecock Central to break down South Carolina vs. Alabama and the players who need to deliver if the Gamecocks are going to pull off a huge win in Tuscaloosa.

The conversation starts with LaNorris Sellers after an up-and-down performance against Mississippi State. Is the criticism of Sellers justified? Could South Carolina actually reach a point where Cutter Woods gets...

Can South Carolina shock Alabama? What are the 3 keys the Gamecocks need to pull off the upset in Tuscaloosa?

On today’s Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler is joined by Clint Lamb of BamaOnline/On3 to go behind enemy lines and break down South Carolina vs. Alabama.

The Gamecocks enter the matchup as a sizable underdog, but there are reasons to believe Shane Beamer’s team can make this interesting. Chris and Clint break down the areas South Carolina MUST take advantage of if it wants to knock off the Crimson Tide — including creating explosive plays...

South Carolina football has officially turned the page from a frustrating loss to Mississippi State. Now the Gamecocks have another opportunity to change the conversation with a massive SEC matchup against Alabama.

On today’s episode of Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler is joined by South Carolina alum and Bustin’ With The Boys’ JP Hovey to break down where things went wrong against Mississippi State, why there’s still reason for optimism and whether Shane Beamer’s Gamecocks can respond with a statement performance against Alabama.

Chris and JP discuss LaNorris Sellers, the progress of the South...

On today’s Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler breaks down what went wrong for Shane Beamer and South Carolina, including the continued concerns surrounding LaNorris Sellers, a surprisingly poor performance from Clayton White’s defense, and the Gamecocks’ inability to finish after taking a 23-14 lead.

Was Sellers the biggest problem? What happened to a South Carolina defense that has been the strength of the program? And how much responsibility falls on Beamer after another blown lead?

Plus, we look ahead to a massive road test against Alabama and discuss whether the Gamecocks can turn their...

Chris Marler analyzes the factors behind South Carolina's performance against Mississippi State, addressing specific concerns regarding coaching decisions, defensive struggles, and execution errors. This instant reaction episode breaks down the turning points of the matchup and evaluates the team's ongoing challenges during this season.

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It’s a Locked On Crossover ahead of South Carolina vs. Mississippi State! Locked On Gamecocks host Chris Marler joins Locked On Mississippi State host Jaron Spor to break down Saturday’s SEC matchup from both sides.

Chris and Jaron discuss the biggest storylines surrounding the Gamecocks and Bulldogs, key matchups that could decide the game, strengths and weaknesses for both teams, and what South Carolina needs to do to leave Starkville with a win.

Who has the advantage when South Carolina and Mississippi State kick off? Get the perspective from both sides in this SEC...

South Carolina football is officially entering SEC play, and Mississippi State comes to Williams-Brice Stadium for a huge early-season matchup.

Chris Marler is joined by Rob Williams of Inside the Gamecocks for Four Quarter Friday to break down the biggest keys to South Carolina vs. Mississippi State, including how the Gamecocks can contain dynamic Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor, what to expect from LaNorris Sellers, and why South Carolina's defensive front could be the difference.

Plus, we give our official score predictions and dive into a massive South Carolina recruiting weekend with 50+ prospects expected in...

South Carolina vs. Mississippi State is here, and the Gamecocks face their biggest test of the young season.

On this episode of Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler is joined by Mississippi State alum Rivers Hughey to break down the Bulldogs, the rise of quarterback Kamario Taylor, Zach Arnett’s impact on the Mississippi State defense and what South Carolina should expect on Saturday.

Then, Chris breaks down three Gamecocks who are on the clock against Mississippi State, including Caleb Herring and a South Carolina secondary tasked with slowing down Anthony Evans. Plus, can LaNorris Sellers, Ny...

Ole Miss faces high-stakes drama as LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is suddenly listed as doubtful ahead of their pivotal SEC clash—injury report mind games or a real threat to the Tigers’ playoff hopes? The SEC Squad debates the implications, Lane Kiffin’s reputation for injury report trickery, and the immense pressure on both programs with postseason ambitions on the line.

Deep dives spotlight Auburn vs. Florida’s head coaching chess match between Jon Sumrall and Alex Golesh, breakout performances from young quarterbacks like Keelon Russell and Kamario Taylor, and the defensive showdowns shaping the SEC landscape. Can Kent...

South Carolina vs. Mississippi State is shaping up to be one of the most underrated games of the SEC weekend, and the Gamecocks have a real opportunity to make a statement at Williams-Brice Stadium.

On today’s Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler breaks down his three keys to a South Carolina victory, including why LaNorris Sellers needs to remind everyone what he can do, how the Gamecocks’ defensive front can contain Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State’s rushing attack, and why getting to 30 points could be the magic number for Shane Beamer’s team.

Plus, we break...

Former college football head coach and defensive coordinator Geoff Collins joins Locked On Gamecocks for an early look at South Carolina vs. Mississippi State and one of the most intriguing SEC matchups of the week.

Coach Collins breaks down what he sees from LaNorris Sellers and the South Carolina offense under Kendal Briles, how Clayton White's defense can attack Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor, and why the chess match between these two coaching staffs could make this one of the best games of the weekend.

Plus, Collins explains why South Carolina's linebacker room might be...

Live reaction show following South Carolina's 45-9 win over Towson. It wasn't pretty, and there's a lot to discuss. #SpursUp #Gamecocks

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South Carolina football has one final tune-up before SEC play as the Gamecocks host Towson, and Rob Williams of Four Quarter Friday and Inside the Gamecocks joins the show to break it all down.

We discuss what stood out from South Carolina’s 57-0 win over Kent State, how Kendal Briles is getting Nyck Harbor involved, LaNorris Sellers and the Gamecocks offense, what we need to see from the pass rush and why this weekend could be another huge opportunity for the running game.

Plus, we preview South Carolina vs. Towson, look ahead to Mississippi St...

SEC powers brace for Week 2 challenges as Oklahoma eyes a statement win over Michigan and Texas seeks redemption against Ohio State. Can Arch Manning and Cam Coleman ignite the Longhorns’ offense, or will Julian Sayin’s Buckeyes spoil the party in Austin?

Alabama faces a trap game at Kentucky, while Tennessee’s rushing attack looks to overpower Georgia Tech’s struggling trenches.
Host Chris Gordy and the Locked On Podcast Network’s SEC experts debate whether Arkansas can upset Utah, if A&M’s Marcel Reed will silence doubters, and why Mizzou’s Jamal Roberts could set career rus...

South Carolina football has one final tune-up before SEC play begins, as the Gamecocks host Towson looking to build off their dominant 57-0 win over Kent State.

On today’s Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler breaks down three things he wants to see from South Carolina vs. Towson, including more involvement from the tight ends, another explosive performance from Kendal Briles’ offense and more pressure from the Gamecocks defense. We also put three players/position groups “on the clock,” including Nitro Tuggle, the kicking competition and the battle behind Matt Fuller at running back.

Can LaNorris...

Are we overreacting to South Carolina after just one game — or are the Gamecocks actually this much better in 2026?

Wes Mitchell of GamecockCentral joins Locked On Gamecocks to break down South Carolina’s impressive start, the immediate impact of Kendal Briles’ offense, the improved running game and offensive line, and why freshman Darius Gray could force his way onto the field even when Jacarrius Peak returns.

We also discuss LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina’s talented freshman class, the upcoming SEC matchup with Mississippi State, and why the Gamecocks could have a legitimate chance to make some noi...

BIG news for South Carolina football: Dylan Stewart and Jacarrius Peak are back at practice in full pads.

Shane Beamer provided a major injury update ahead of the Gamecocks’ matchup with Towson, revealing that both Stewart and Peak participated in contact work and are getting closer to returning. Could both South Carolina stars be back in time for the start of SEC play?

We break down what Dylan Stewart’s return could mean for a Gamecocks defensive line that impressed in Week 1, how his presence could create opportunities for the rest of South Carolina’s pass r...

South Carolina football opened the 2026 season with a statement, dominating Kent State 57-0 at Williams-Brice Stadium.

On today’s Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler breaks down the Gamecocks’ explosive debut under Kendal Briles, including a career-best 645 yards of total offense in the Shane Beamer era, eight straight touchdown drives and an impressive performance from LaNorris Sellers.

We also dive into South Carolina’s dominant defense, the revamped running game, Donovan Murph and the wide receivers, the Gamecocks’ improved physicality and the few concerns that emerged from Week 1.

Plus, after watching Alabama and Clemson open the...

South Carolina football is officially back! On today’s Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler and Rob Williams preview the Gamecocks’ season opener against Kent State and break down what Shane Beamer’s team needs to show in Week 1.

Can LaNorris Sellers and the new Kendal Briles offense start fast? We discuss South Carolina’s running game, the offensive line, Mazeo Bennett, DJ Black, Sequel Patterson and a Gamecocks defense that should have a major advantage against Kent State. Plus, Chris and Rob give their South Carolina vs. Kent State score predictions and discuss why this should look differen...

South Carolina football is finally here, and could the Gamecocks be one of the SEC’s biggest surprises in 2026?

Chris Marler is joined by Pick Six Previews founder Brett Ciancia to break down Shane Beamer’s 2026 South Carolina team, including the impact of new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles, expectations for LaNorris Sellers, major changes along the offensive line and just how high the ceiling could be for the Gamecocks this season.

Brett explains why South Carolina’s offensive line could make one of the biggest jumps in college football after finishing near the bottom of the co...

SEC powerhouses brace for shocking upsets as the 2026 college football season kicks off. Can Auburn avoid history as the first SEC team to lose on Disney+, or will Baylor spoil Byrum Brown’s anticipated breakout? Heated predictions fly as Arkansas, Alabama, and Vanderbilt set expectations—and the debate over the league’s top new quarterbacks intensifies.

The SEC Squad digs into quarterback controversies, Heisman dark horses like Keelon Russell and KJ Jackson, and the challenges facing new head coaches Alex Golesh and Ryan Silverfield. Key matchups including LSU vs. Clemson and Ole Miss vs. Louisville promise fireworks, as the...