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NFL Draft Evaluation: What Raheim Sanders brings to the next level

By Genevieve Navare | Feb. 18

South Carolina running back Raheim Sanders brings power, vision and versatility to this year’s NFL Draft class. While his physicality stands out, questions remain about his top-end speed and pass protection.Raheim Sanders is a name to watch in the upcoming NFL Draft. The South Carolina running back boasts size, power and vision, making him a strong candidate for teams needing a physical presence in the backfield. However, questions about his top-end speed and pass protection remain. 

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FILE – Football head coach Shane Beamer runs out of South Carolina's tunnel with the rest of the team at the beginning of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31, 2024 at Camping World Stadium. Beamer has signed multiple top recruits and transfer portal players in preparation for next year's season.

Gamecocks bring recruits, portal additions into football program to address offseason needs

By Hunter Burkhalter | Jan. 22, 2025

The Gamecocks land multiple new ESPN Top 300 commits, with recent developments in the offensive line, defensive line and wide receiver room. The transfer portal gifted the Gamecocks more valuable players to add to the roster, such as Rahsul Faison, Brandon Cisse, Shawn Murphy and many more important additions. With these additions, the Gamecocks look more comfortable for the 2025 season after losing some players due to graduation.

South Carolina athletic programs secure commitments from prospective athletes on Early National Signing Day

By AJ Mann | Dec. 4, 2024

Gamecock Athletics saw an uptick in recruiting activity during late November and early December of this past year, as numerous incoming freshman prospects across multiple sports made their commitments to South Carolina official. With football's Early National Signing Day falling on Dec. 4, here's where the school's football and basketball teams currently stand in terms of recruiting for the 2025-26 season.

The University of South Carolina defense lines up against the Clemson offense on Nov. 30, 2024. The late-game interception secured the Palmetto Bowl win for the Gamecocks.

Timely defensive stops lead South Carolina football to victory over Clemson

By Sam Stroup | Nov. 30, 2024

The No. 15 South Carolina football team used timely defensive stops and turnovers to pick up a road win over No. 12 Clemson on Saturday. The Gamecocks held Clemson below its season average in rushing yards and made several key plays on defense, including a game-sealing interception by sixth-year linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr.

FILE — Redshirt senior defensive back Marcellas Dial screams after South Carolina stops Furman on fourth down on Sep. 10, 2023 . South Carolina defeated Furman 47-21 for its first home game of the season.

Column: South Carolina's star-studded defensive front will lead it to victory in the Palmetto Bowl

By AJ Mann | Nov. 24, 2024

"South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer and his "battle-tested" Gamecocks have not shown any signs of slowing down," sports columnist AJ Mann writes. "A lot can be said about the Gamecocks and the team's ability to compete this year, giving up second-half leads and conservative play calling at times. But one thing is clear: They've proven they're not just some miracle-like contenders — they're a force to be reckoned with."