South Carolina football had its 2025 Garnet and Black Spring Game on Friday night. The Garnet team won after completing a team draft Friday afternoon. The offense and defense were able to preview their talents for the upcoming season ahead of the August kickoff.
Spring Football has begun for South Carolina Football and fans can get used to the new team. With departures and changes in the coaching staff, the Gamecocks are adjusting to this young team of portal transfers and incoming freshmen.
South Carolina sixth-year linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. is a passionate, well-rounded football player. He showcased his skill and speed at the NFL Combine and Pro Day and is projected to be a Day 2 pick at the NFL Draft.
South Carolina edge rusher Kyle Kennard showcased his speed, agility, and athleticism at the NFL Combine. He is projected to go on Day 2 of the draft, which takes place on April 24 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Freshman forward Joyce Edwards has shown what she is capable of in her first season at South Carolina. Edwards continues to lead the Gamecocks on the score sheet while the team heads into the end of their February schedule.
With the help of transfer portal additions, the South Carolina football team had a historic season finishing 9-4 and 4th in the SEC this year. Despite not making the College Football Playoff selections, the Gamecocks exceeded expectations coming into the season with big wins over Texas A&M, Missouri and Clemson.
The No. 21 South Carolina football team defeated No. 23 Missouri on Saturday night at William-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks pulled away from the Tigers in the first half, preventing its opponent from scoring a touchdown. But coming out of half time, Missouri came back taking over the lead from South Carolina. The Gamecocks managed to steal its first win in six years against the Tigers in the final minute of the game.
Sixth-year linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. has been a key addition to the South Carolina football defensive line and continues to succeed in his first year in the SEC conference. Knight Jr. continues to lead the defensive line through its last section of games for the season.
The Gamecocks are itching to get back on the field Saturday after its loss against the Ole Miss Rebels. During a weekly press conference on Tuesday, several players and head coach Shane Beamer said the team is looking to learn from its other conference games.
South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer and players on Tuesday reflected on the team's first four games of the season and how it's preparing for its matchup against No. 12 Ole Miss on Saturday. Members of the team also discussed how they spent their bye weeks and how they plan on addressing mistakes made in past games.