Gamecocks’ 2026: Can They Turn It Around | South Carolina Gamecocks Football News

South Carolina’s 2025 season was a disaster—four wins, eight losses, one conference win, and a brutal six-game skid to close. With QB LaNorris Sellers underperforming, an offensive line that surrendered 43 sacks, and a near-nonexistent run game, the future looked bleak. But 2026 could be pivotal: Coach Shane Beamer needs at least seven wins to stay in his job, facing early tests against Mississippi State and Florida, then a gauntlet of Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M. Optimists predict improvement—fewer than 40 sacks allowed thanks to new talent, and Sellers thriving as a runner with over 400 yards and five TDs under a new OC. Still, breaking into the playoff? Unlikely. This is Beamer’s make-or-break year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea5202e253fb3745