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South Carolina may be coming off a 4-8 season, but they have ONE advantage over every other team in the SEC that nobody is talking about. We dive into it and explain the one thing Gamecock fans should be supremely confident in. Plus, we talk about David Pollack's bold take that LaNorris Sellers could take a Fernando Mendoza-esque jump in 2026 from 2025. JOIN THE EVERYDAYER CLUB https://lockedongamecocks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

South Carolina has a huge week of recruiting for the 2027 class. Shane Beamer and company are in line for several BIG time OL prospects including 5 Star Max Hiller out of PA and Nate Carson from Irmo. The Gamecocks have been busy all over the country recruiting the 2027 class this week ahead of their big Underclassmen weekend in Columbia. Plus, burying the lede, but if South Carolina spent as much as we think they did THIS year on LaNorris Sellers, Dylan Stewart, Nyck Harbor, and Jacarrius Peak...then ALL of that money is freed up after this year when they leave. Could South Carolina be one of the biggest players in the NIL market place for 2027?? JOIN THE EVERYDAYER CLUB https://lockedongamecocks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the podcast, we break down why LaNorris Sellers is positioned to thrive in Year One under new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles and why history strongly supports that belief. Briles has a proven track record of maximizing mobile quarterbacks early in their development, and Sellers’ skill set fits the system almost perfectly. We dive into how Briles’ tempo, spacing concepts, QB run usage, and simplified reads can unlock Sellers’ playmaking ability immediately in Columbia. To support the case, we look at real examples from Briles’ past: D'Eriq King at Houston Cougars, where Briles helped turn King into one of the most explosive dual-threat quarterbacks in the country Felipe Franks at Arkansas Razorbacks, where Briles rebuilt Franks’ confidence and production in a quarterback-friendly system We explain why Sellers may be better equipped than both when it comes to arm talent, physicality, and long-term upside — and why South Carolina’s offense could look dramatically different from Day 1. Plus, we close the episode with a brief but important segment on South Carolina men’s basketball, discussing why the seat may be heating up for Lamont Paris and whether the program could be approaching a crossroads after another difficult stretch. If you’re a South Carolina fan, SEC football junkie, or someone tracking quarterback development across college football, this episode is a must-watch. 🎙️ Subscribe for more SEC breakdowns, roster analysis, and coaching impact discussions 👍 Like, comment, and tell us if you believe LaNorris Sellers is ready to take off in 2026 #LaNorrisSellers #SouthCarolinaFootball #KendalBriles #SECFootball #CollegeFootballPodcast #Gamecocks #QBDevelopment #SouthCarolinaBasketball JOIN THE EVERYDAYER CLUB https://lockedongamecocks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dabo Swinney calls out Ole Miss and Pete Golding for tampering. How this impacts the SEC, Ole Miss, and the rest of college football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Devastating news from South Carolina baseball as LHP Jake McCoy announced he's out for the year with Tommy John surgery. He was supposed to be the Gamecocks Ace and Friday night starter, but the lefty who throws 98 mph will now miss the entire season. We talk about what it means in a vital year for Paul Mainieri. Then we talk some football and explain why history tells us that LaNorris Sellers' production in year one under Kendal Briles should be HUGE. JOIN THE EVERYDAYER CLUB https://lockedongamecocks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Julian Walker from Dutch Fork earns his fifth star from Rivals/On3 in their final 2026 rankings. He joined three other players signed to South Carolina that ranked in the top 100 nationally and eight total ranked in their final top 300. With these freshman and some massive returning pieces Shane Beamer has four of the ten highest ranked recruits in the history of the program all on THIS roster. What does that mean for 2026? The time to win is now. #gamecockfootball #southcarolinafootball #secfootball #Gamecocks Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @verndumbquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

South Carolina has been bad for several years on the offensive line. BUT, their portal additions rank them in the top three nationally in one specific and important stat. Will that translate into finally making a big step forward across the O-Line in 2026? Plus we're joined by Chris Gordy from LockedOn SEC to go over where South Carolina ranks going into 2026 and in winning the offseason. And, we take a peak ahead to the schedule in 2026 and why it might not be nearly as daunting as some people think... #southcarolina #gamecocknation #gamecockfootball #collegefootball #secfootball JOIN THE EVERYDAYER CLUB https://lockedongamecocks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NIL and tampering are out of control in college football. Ole Miss and Pete Golding were openly tampering for LB Luke Ferrelli, and Dabo Swinney is PISSED. But is he wrong? He called out the system and it may be a win for the sport as a whole if it leads to consequences. Plus we talk about South Carolina's HUGE women's basketball win over No. 5 Vandy and a look at the preseason baseball practice. Join the EVERYDAYER Club https://lockedongamecocks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

South Carolina's roster for 2026 is all but set. What is the ceiling for it, and why does it feel like a better version of 2024 the way the roster has been constructed? Also South Carolina demands to get the buyout money for Desmond Umeozulu after he signed a contract with Shane Beamer and South Carolina before transferring to Alabama. Will this be a new trend in an already frustrating NIL/portal era for fans? And finally we close out talking about a tough road loss for South Carolina women's basketball on the road against No. 16 Oklahoma. JOIN THE EVERYDAYER CLUB https://lockedongamecocks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can Kentucky or Vanderbilt become the SEC’s Indiana and stun college football with a national title run? Chris Gordy and a panel of Locked On hosts debate which SEC underdog could rise next, spotlighting the paths for Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Florida, Auburn, and dark horses like South Carolina and Mississippi State. The crew analyzes the impact of coaching hires like Pete Golding and John Sumrall, the transfer portal’s influence, and why quarterback evaluation—highlighting names like Trinidad Chambers, Deuce Knight, and Lenora Sellers—defines championship potential. The conversation also unpacks top SEC portal additions, including Cam Coleman and Jaheim Otis, examines flawed transfer rankings, and reacts to On3Sports’ way-too-early Top 25. Can Texas, Georgia, or Lane Kiffin’s LSU live up to preseason hype? With offensive lines, star quarterbacks, and coaching strategy in the spotlight, the SEC landscape looks more unpredictable than ever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Indiana winning the national title means something for South Carolina (and everyone else in college football)...no more excuses. Even teams like Indiana can win and win right away so why not USC? Plus we talk about some of the sleepers in this year's transfer portal class. JOIN THE EVERYDAYER CLUB https://lockedongamecocks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A former South Carolina player who originally wanted to return to Columbia out of the portal was told he wouldn't be allowed out of his contract by Syracuse. Two days later he ends up committing to Ole Miss. Plus the redshirt rule could move from four games to nine allowing for more players to keep eligibility. Are there any rules at all anymore? Join the EVERYDAYER club https://lockedongamecocks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The transfer portal closes at midnight on Friday, and South Carolina has struck again. Former Texas RB Christian Clark left Austin as the only back remaining on the roster and the Cheez-It Bowl MVP. He will be playing for Shane Beamer in 2026. Plus a huge surprise player that left, a new QB commit, AND a hoops preview for Sunday. JOIN THE EVERYDAYER CLUB FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT https://lockedongamecocks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

South Carolina gets another big time recruit from the transfer portal as former Tennessee EDGE rusher Caleb Herring commits to South Carolina. Herring is a former four star recruit and finished last season with four sacks for the Vols. He was set to visit Texas for an official visit after his trip to Columbia. Darren Uscher and the staff were able to keep that from happening and get him to commit while on campus Thursday. We talk about what kind of impact he can make and how the staff shoved yet another coaching staff in a locker. After we talk about whether or not some conversations need to be had about Lamont Paris keeping his job as men's basketball coach. AND we close out with a recap of South Carolina getting ANOTHER win over Texas in the same day as the Women's basketball team beats the No. 4 Longhorns once again for the fourth time in six games over the last two seasons. Join the LockedOn Gamecocks EVERYDAYER CLUB https://lockedongamecocks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SEC chaos reigns as Portal Madness resets the conference quarterback landscape. Which SEC squad lands the crucial transfers, and can Ole Miss secure Trinidad Chambliss after a high-stakes, last-second playoff exit? The transfer portal’s big-money battles shake up rosters, with Sam Leavitt landing at LSU and Cam Coleman taking his talents to Texas. Expert hosts dissect dramatic coaching moves, bold NIL contracts, and which teams—like Kentucky and Auburn—emerge with revamped units ready to compete. Is Tennessee gambling on youth at QB, or will experience and Penn State additions pay off in 2026? The SEC Squad panel breaks down Ole Miss’s eligibility saga, South Carolina’s offensive line upgrades led by Jacarrius Peak, and the USF-to-Auburn pipeline fueling Alex Golesh's rebuild. Key discussions spotlight transfer portal strategy, redshirt rule changes, and ranking the top new arrivals set to drive the SEC’s next season. Who will rise, and which fan bases should worry? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.