FILE — Redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers runs with the football while looking for a receiver downfield during a game against Virginia Tech on Aug. 31, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Sellers left the game against Vanderbilt on Sept. 13 after suffering a head injury.
FILE — A South Carolina cheerleader dances in front of the home team side at Williams-Brice Stadium during a football game on Aug. 31, 2024.
FILE — Then sophomore forward Reagan Schubach prepares to kick a ball down the field during a game against Kentucky on Sept. 22, 2024.
Sophomore midfielder Alejandro Velazquez-Lopez celebrates after scoring a goal against Charlotte on Sept. 5, 2025, at Stone Stadium. The Gamecocks defeated the 49ers 2-1, improving to 3-2 on the season.
FILE — Graduate student athlete Luke Doty (left) and junior wide receiver Nyck Harbor (right) high-five on the field during a game against Virginia Tech on Aug. 31, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Harbor contributed 99 receiving yards and one touchdown to the Gamecocks' 24-11 win over the Hokies to start its season.
FILE — Redshirt senior linebacker Colin Bryant (left) and sophomore linebacker Fred "JayR" Johnson (right) celebrate after Johnson intercepted a pass from Virginia Tech on Aug. 31, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Johnson recorded six solo tackles, one interception and one broken-up pass for the Gamecocks against the Hokies.
Redshirt sophomore defensive back Vicari Swain runs the ball toward the end zone on a punt return from Virginia Tech on Aug. 31, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Swain scored a touchdown on the 80-yard punt return.
South Carolina football head coach Shane Beamer celebrates with the Aflac Kickoff Game trophy after defeating the Virginia Tech Hokies 24-11 on Aug. 31, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Beamer led the football team to a 9-4 record in its 2024 season, the school's most wins since 2017.
Redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers carries the ball while a Virginia Tech defender pulls his jersey on Aug. 31, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Sellers rushed for 62 yards against the Hokies, scoring one touchdown on a run.
Redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers looks for a receiver down field while being chased by Virginia Tech defenders on Aug. 31, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Sellers completed 12 of 19 attempted passes, recording a 63% completion rate.