Junior wide receiver Nyck Harbor stole the show in the fourth quarter for the South Carolina offense against Virginia Tech on Aug. 31. After starring in outdoor track and becoming a video game sensation in EA Sports College Football 25, Harbor had his best outing as a Gamecock, recreating the popular video game play for his 64-yard touchdown.
Sophomore linebacker Fred "JayR" Johnson shined in his first start for South Carolina football, tallying 10 total tackles and an interception. Johnson's play impressed head coach Shane Beamer and his teammates, setting the tone for the defense to halt Virginia Tech from scoring.
The South Carolina football team struggled through three quarters of football, leading Virginia Tech 10-8 in an underwhelming offensive game. The Gamecocks was able to pull ahead through defensive resiliency and a pinch of "Beamer Ball," a fitting special teams score with head coach Shane Beamer's father Frank Beamer in attendance.
The No. 13 South Carolina football team beat the Virginia Tech Hokies 24-11 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Aflac Kickoff Game on Sunday night. The Gamecocks was propelled by a dominant fourth quarter, beginning with a punt return touchdown by redshirt sophomore defensive back Vicari Swain.
The South Carolina football team is looking for consistency with a handful of new faces at offensive line, anchored by returning sophomore tackle Josiah Thompson and redshirt junior Cason Henry. Troy transfer redshirt junior Boaz Stanley and true freshman Shedrick Sarratt Jr. are looking to make an impact as newcomers to the Gamecocks' blocking front.
There are 15 members of the 2024-25 South Carolina football team who are now rookies in the NFL, with several of them fighting for roster spots with final cuts coming on Aug. 26. High-draft picks such as Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori and Buffalo Bills defensive defensive tackle TJ Sanders highlight the group of players projected to make their respective rosters.
With less than two weeks until South Carolina football kicks off its season against Virginia Tech, seventh-year Utah State transfer running back Rahsul Faison has yet to be cleared to play by the NCAA.
Roster turnover is expected from South Carolina women's basketball after going 35-4 and losing in the national championship. The Gamecocks landed a portal commitment in Florida State junior guard Ta'Niya Latson, but more additions are expected after three Gamecocks were selected in Monday's WNBA draft, and sophomore guard MiLaysia Fulwiley hit the transfer portal.
The No. 10 South Carolina softball team lost its weekend series against the No. 12 Arkansas Razorbacks after losing 5-4 on Sunday afternoon. The Gamecocks took the win on Saturday, but it was not enough for a series win.
The South Carolina women's basketball team fell short in the National Championship 82-59 to the UConn Huskies on Sunday afternoon, ending a 35-win season that saw the Gamecocks make a fifth-consecutive Final Four.