South Carolina Gamecocks
SEC
4-8 (1-7 conf)
SP+ #49AP #10
Ratings
2025
- SP+
- 5.9 (#49)
- SP+ Offense
- 24.6
- SP+ Defense
- 20.2
- SRS
- 3.8
- FPI
- 9.0
- Elo
- 1697
- Talent
- 833
- Recruiting
- 244 (#18)
Schedule
record 4–8
Schedule
15th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
23rd
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
8th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVirginia Tech | -10.1 | 24-11 | +13 | W |
| 2 | vsSouth Carolina State | FCS | 38-10 | +28 | W |
| 3 | vsVanderbilt | +20.3 | 7-31 | -24 | L |
| 4 | @Missouri | +14.4 | 20-29 | -9 | L |
| 5 | vsKentucky | +1.8 | 35-13 | +22 | W |
| 7 | @LSU | +10.3 | 10-20 | -10 | L |
| 8 | vsOklahoma | +18.3 | 7-26 | -19 | L |
| 9 | vsAlabama | +14.8 | 22-29 | -7 | L |
| 10 | @Ole Miss | +24 | 14-30 | -16 | L |
| 12 | @Texas A&M | +20.7 | 30-31 | -1 | L |
| 13 | vsCoastal Carolina | -15.1 | 51-7 | +44 | W |
| 14 | vsClemson | +9.5 | 14-28 | -14 | L |
Quarterbacks · 4
2025 · 114
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | LaNorris Sellers | SO | 6'3" | 240 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Cutter Woods | FR | 6'3" | 204 | — |
| QB | 3rd | Air Noland | FR | 6'3" | 225 | ★★★★ |
| QB | — | Jimmy Francis | FR | 5'10" | 186 | — |
Running Backs · 10
| 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 | Jawarn Howell | SO | 6'1" | 225 | — |
| RB | 5th | Isaiah Augustave | JR | 6'2" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 6th | Bradley Dunn | SR | 5'9" | 206 | — |
| RB | — | Nathan Harris-Waynick | SR | 5'10" | 205 | — |
| RB | — | Neil Salvage III | FR | 5'9" | 194 | — |
| RB | — | Chase McCracken | JR | 5'11" | 208 | — |
| RB | — | Larry Scott | SR | 5'11" | 219 | — |
Wide Receivers · 15
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATH | — | Brandon Cunningham | FR | 6'2" | 180 | — |
| WR | 1st | Nyck Harbor | JR | 6'5" | 235 | ★★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Vandrevius Jacobs | SO | 6'0" | 182 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Jayden Sellers | FR | 5'11" | 175 | ★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Donovan Murph | FR | 6'2" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Brian Rowe Jr. | FR | 6'0" | 170 | ★★★★ |
| 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 | — | Lex Cyrus | FR | 5'10" | 175 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Jordon Gidron | FR | 6'2" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Jackson Repp | FR | 5'9" | 175 | — |
| WR | — | Emazon Littlejohn | FR | 6'0" | 188 | — |
Tight Ends · 7
| 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 | Michael Smith | SO | 6'6" | 248 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 5th | Mike Tyler | FR | 6'4" | 250 | ★★★ |
| TE | — | Lukas Vozeh | SO | 6'3" | 246 | — |
| TE | — | Reno Roehm | FR | 6'7" | 255 | — |
Offensive Line · 19
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Boaz Stanley | JR | 6'3" | 325 | — |
| OL | — | Tree Babalade | SO | 6'5" | 330 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Nick Sharpe | SR | 6'2" | 340 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Damola Ajidahun | FR | 6'6" | 325 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Markee Anderson | SO | 6'4" | 326 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Nolan Hay | SR | 6'3" | 309 | — |
| OL | — | Parker Lawson | SO | 6'4" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | Rodney Newsom Jr. | SR | 6'3" | 310 | — |
| OL | — | Mac Walters | JR | 6'6" | 313 | — |
| OL | — | Chase Sweigart | JR | 6'6" | 304 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Campbell Vandiver | SO | 6'8" | 312 | — |
| OL | — | Jake Recker | FR | 6'5" | 321 | — |
| OL | — | Blake Franks | FR | 6'5" | 336 | — |
| OL | — | Shedrick Sarratt Jr. | FR | 6'4" | 336 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Ryan Brubaker | JR | 6'5" | 313 | — |
| OL | — | Josiah Thompson | SO | 6'7" | 300 | ★★★★★ |
| OL | — | Cason Henry | JR | 6'6" | 310 | — |
| OL | — | Jatavius Shivers | SO | 6'6" | 325 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Trovon Baugh | JR | 6'3" | 335 | ★★★ |
Defensive Line · 10
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | — | Jaylen Brown | SO | 6'5" | 265 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 1st | Nick Barrett | SR | 6'3" | 322 | — |
| DL | 2nd | Monkell Goodwine | SR | 6'4" | 305 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 3rd | Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy | JR | 6'3" | 315 | ★★★★★ |
| DL | 4th | Davonte Miles | JR | 6'4" | 280 | — |
| DL | 5th | Christian Ingram | FR | 6'6" | 310 | ★★★★ |
| DL | — | Zavion Hardy | JR | 6'5" | 290 | — |
| DT | 1st | Troy Pikes | SO | 6'3" | 290 | ★★★ |
| DT | 2nd | Chase Kibble | FR | 6'5" | 285 | — |
| DT | — | Caleb Williams | FR | 6'5" | 290 | ★★★ |
Linebackers · 20
| 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 | Desmond Umeozulu | JR | 6'6" | 255 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 7th | Jatius Geer | SR | 6'6" | 250 | — |
| LB | 8th | Jaron Willis | JR | 6'2" | 254 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 9th | Demon Clowney | SR | 6'4" | 255 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 10th | Colin Bryant | SR | 6'2" | 230 | — |
| LB | 11th | Jamian Risher Jr. | JR | 6'1" | 232 | — |
| LB | 12th | Andrew Colasurdo | SR | 6'1" | 235 | — |
| LB | 13th | Jaquavious Dodd | FR | 6'6" | 240 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 14th | Anthony Addison | FR | 6'4" | 230 | ★★★ |
| LB | 15th | Donovan Darden | FR | 6'4" | 230 | ★★★★ |
| LB | — | George Wilson Jr. | SR | 6'4" | 230 | — |
| LB | — | Josh Smith | FR | 6'2" | 240 | ★★★ |
| LB | — | Taeshawn Alston | FR | 6'3" | 245 | — |
| LB | — | AJ Holloway | FR | 6'2" | 243 | ★★★ |
| LB | — | Kobby Sakyi-Prah | FR | 6'3" | 225 | — |
Defensive Backs · 22
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB | 1st | Vicari Swain | SO | 6'1" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | DQ Smith | SR | 6'1" | 219 | — |
| DB | 3rd | Jalon Kilgore | JR | 6'1" | 211 | — |
| DB | 4th | Peyton Williams | JR | 6'0" | 209 | ★★★ |
| DB | 5th | Judge Collier | JR | 6'2" | 201 | — |
| DB | 6th | Brandon Cisse | JR | 6'0" | 190 | ★★★ |
| DB | 7th | Jaquel Holman | FR | 6'1" | 204 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 8th | Myles Norwood | SR | 6'1" | 183 | — |
| DB | 9th | Gerald Kilgore | JR | 6'0" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 10th | David Bucey | SO | 6'0" | 202 | — |
| DB | 11th | Kelvin Hunter | FR | 6'0" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 12th | Damarcus Leach | FR | 6'3" | 193 | — |
| DB | 13th | Buddy Mack III | SR | 6'0" | 214 | — |
| DB | 14th | Jalewis Solomon | FR | 6'1" | 187 | ★★★★ |
| DB | — | Kendall Daniels Jr. | FR | 6'4" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| DB | — | Zahbari Sandy | SO | 6'2" | 221 | — |
| DB | — | Isaiah McClary | FR | 6'1" | 169 | — |
| DB | — | Jackson Burger | FR | 6'1" | 200 | — |
| DB | — | Landon Kurtz | FR | 6'2" | 196 | — |
| DB | — | Chris Hatfield | FR | 6'3" | 210 | — |
| DB | — | Cedric Cisse | FR | 5'11" | 180 | — |
| DB | — | Tony Brown | FR | 5'11" | 185 | — |
Special Teams · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | — | Gunnar Yocum | FR | 6'0" | 199 | — |
| LS | — | Kyler Farrow | FR | 6'3" | 209 | ★★★ |
| LS | — | Cole Rasmussen | SR | 5'10" | 220 | — |
| PK | 1st | Mason Love | FR | 6'1" | 191 | ★★★ |
| PK | 2nd | William Joyce | SR | 6'3" | 219 | — |
| PK | 3rd | Max Kelley | FR | 6'2" | 223 | ★★★ |
| PK | — | Peyton Argent | SO | 6'0" | 217 | — |
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
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
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 / LResults
2025
- 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 #25 · 85 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★164 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 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 |
| 2016 | #25 | 217 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #18
Returning prod 63%Departed 37%
Portal in 18net -6Out 24
Talent composite833.3 #18 / 134
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.3 / 3.1
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)88 / 52 / 51
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Jaylen Brown | EDGE | 4★ | ← Missouri |
| ▲ | Rahsul Faison | RB | 4★ | ← Utah State |
| ▲ | Brandon Cisse | CB | 4★ | ← NC State |
| ▲ | Air Noland | QB | 4★ | ← South Carolina |
| ▼ | Air Noland | QB | 4★ | → South Carolina |
| ▼ | Mohamed Kaba | LB | 4★ | → — |
| ▼ | Kam Pringle | IOL | 3★ | → Syracuse |
| ▼ | Wendell Gregory | EDGE | 3★ | → Oklahoma State |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2025
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
11 items
- South Carolina lands commitment from local 2027 LB, son of former Gamecock basketball playerSouth Carolina landed a new commitment from a local legacy on Sunday, as a linebacker joined the 2027 recruiting class. The post South Carolina lands commitment from local 2027 LB, son of former Gamecock basketball player appeared first on Saturday Down South.SC7h
- Recapping South Carolina's Hot Start to Summer Recruiting As July ApproachesThe Gamecocks have been able to land several recruits in the 2027 class as we near the midway point of the summer. Recapping the biggest names who have joined the class and where South Carolina will look next.SC7h
- South Carolina Recruiting Stays Hot With the Commitment of Four-Star DB Kelvin MillingtonFour-star defensive back Kelvin Millington is the latest recruit to join South Carolina's class this week. The Gamecocks have seen their recruiting rankings soar after landing multiple key pieces in the last two weeks.SC3d
- South Carolina lands commitment from 4-star CB out of GeorgiaSouth Carolina beat out teams from the ACC and Big 12 to land a commitment from a 4-star cornerback out of Georgia. The post South Carolina lands commitment from 4-star CB out of Georgia appeared first on Saturday Down South.SC3d
- Georgia football battling South Carolina for 4-star OT recruitFour-star offensive tackle recruit Nate Carson plans to announce his college decision on July 3 amid shifting predictionsSC5d
- Four-star WR Iveon Lewis flips commitment to South CarolinaThe class of 2027 wide out ran a reverse in order to end up committing to the Gamecocks.SC5d
- South Carolina lands commitment from 4-star WR, former Kentucky pledgeThe South Carolina football program earned a pivotal recruiting flip Tuesday night, as 4-star wide receiver Iveon Lewis switched his commitment from Kentucky to South Carolina. Rivals reported that the 6-foot-2 Lewis, who had committed to Kentucky on May 9 and took an official visit to Lexington on June 5, de-committed from the Wildcats and … Continued The post South Carolina lands commitment from 4-star WR, former Kentucky pledge appeared first on Saturday Down South.SC5d
- South Carolina flips 4-star WR Iveon Lewis from KentuckyRichmond (Va.) Huguenot four-star wide receiver Iveon Lewis has flipped his commitment from Kentucky to South Carolina, according to Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong. Pledged to the Wildcats since May 9, Lewis now has his sights set on Columbia after taking his final official visit there over the weekend. Lewis is the No. 358 overall prospect and No. […]SC5d
- 5-star CB Joshua Dobson to commit July 1 during Rivals Summer Signing DayCornelius (N.C.) William Amos Hough five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson will announce his commitment during Rivals Summer Signing Day presented by Kelley Blue Book, a live national recruiting special airing July 1 on the Rivals YouTube channel. The elite 6-foot-1, 185-pounder will choose between four finalists: Auburn, Michigan, South Carolina and Texas A&M. Dobson is the No. 11 […]SC6d
- These Matchups Will Decide Oklahoma vs. South CarolinaOU can avenge one of the worst losses in recent memory on Owen Field if they conquer these matchupsSC7d
- Don't Expect Trend of Cakewalks Between Hogs, Gamecocks to ContinueArkansas and South Carolina's Nov. 14 matchup could be a thriller.SC8d