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It's Tennessee/rivalry week in Columbia. The Gamecocks are preparing to face off against the No. 11 Volunteers in Williams-Brice Stadium and Kay Racine and Hale McGranahan break it all down. How the bye week went, HISTORY and more. (0:28) What stood out from coaches and players after the bye (2:58) What Clayton White shared (5:30) Briles on Sellers (9:23) What we need to see from Sellers (15:20) Depth and history of this game (19:06) How to contain Desean Bishop (20:30) Biggest threat (23:45) Energy from the fans (25:04) Recruits in town (31:26) Around the Roost

The bye week has come to an end as South Carolina will return to the field on Saturday to take on Tennessee. What are a few of the top storylines for the Gamecocks in the back half of 2026? We also share our thoughts on the victories for men's basketball and baseball.

After six games, which Gamecocks have made the biggest impact and deserve recognition? Also, men's basketball heads to Rock Hill for an exhibition against Wake Forest? What is the Gamecock247 crew looking for from the Gamecocks on Thursday against the Demon Deacons?

South Carolina turned in a strong performance with the top 20 win over Florida on Saturday. What do they need to do to build on the victory in the bye week before Tennessee comes to town?

South Carolina's SEC slate rolls along as a trip to Gainesville to take on Florida is on deck. What do the Gamecocks need to do to snap their three-game losing streak?

The Gamecocks 247 crew break down where this team stands after lost to Kentucky, possible coaching moves and more! (0:36) How are they going to attack the rest of the slate? (1:47) Winnable games.... (4:14) Can they beat Florida? (7:15) Bright spots! (12:10) Who needs to step up? Nyck Harbor? (16:08) Who steps up on defense? (20:09) A HARD QUESTION (26:40) Where does Shane Beamer stand? (35:38) Around The Roost!

Kay Racine and John Whittle discuss what went wrong for the Gamecocks in the loss to Kentucky after being up 17-0. Oh, and overtime. Yea, you need to give this a listen. (0:27) What happend? (1:41) Third quarter troubles (3:24) How Sellers performed & his lack of connection with Nyck Harbor (7:27) Where does the offense go from here? (9:58) Defense had some problems (11:20) Audio issues for fun :) (11:32) Vicari Swain is boosting his draft stock (12:12) Clearing up Swain trying to pick up the punt (14:05) Malik Orsan; with the golden foot (17:13) The Gamecocks didn't execute (17:50) Where do they go from here? (18:04) QUOTE OF THE YEAR FROM THE JOHN WHITTLE (19:58) What's the standard? (20:30) What NEEDS to happen? Coaching change? (22:00) Beamers under a microscope (23:52) Final Thoughts? Coaching change?

Kay Racine and the Gamecock 247Sports crew talk all things Wildcats and how the weather this weekend may affect the game. (0:29) Say something nice about the Gamecocks.. PLEASEEEE (2:48) Who's Mr.bright side (3:54) Injuries? (4:48) Peak's stats (5:35) Dylan Stewart's suspension (6:40) Who is going to step up? (8:58) What jumps out about Kentucky? (11:28) Match-up concerns (12:58) What does LaNorris need to do? (14:00) Weather worries (18:00) This is what the fans wanna see (20:31) Say what you wanna say.....BUT (24:08) OC Kendal Briles impact to date (27:24) Around the Roost

What went wrong for the Gamecocks on Saturday in Tuscaloosa and how do the Gamecocks move forward? Plus, what's the latest on Dylan Stewart following Sunday's news?

After suffering its first loss of the season to Mississippi State, South Carolina heads to Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama on Saturday. What do the Gamecocks need to do to be able to respond on the road this week against the No. 8-ranked Crimson Tide?

The Gamecocks had a great start leading 16-0 looked rough after the third quarter after leading the entire first half. What went wrong after halftime? (0:24) Recap of the 41-34 loss to the Bulldogs (3:59) What went wrong for Sellers (8:57) What did State do to limit the Gamecocks offense (10:55) Their was fight (12:05) What went wrong defensively (15:15) Dylan Stewart's impact (19:03) What does the defense need to do better moving forward (22:00) Flags on flags, on flags (23:08) What looked okay (25:22) What does this rest of the SEC slate look like for the Gamecocks (28:43) Around the Roost- WBB, Men's & Women's Soccer, Volleyball

The Gamecocks lose their SEC opener to the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Kay Racine and Alex Jones breakdown how it all unfolded. (0:28) What we make of the loss (3:38) New starting kicker?? (4:28) LaNorris response to INT's (6:17) DYLAN STEWART WAS & IS STILL A PROBLEM (7:29) Tale of two halves (8:51) Defense, they had a problem (9:39) Dindy loss (10:30) We needed to see this. (11:49) Sellers struggled because...... (12:56) Ground game went where? (13:45) 4th down conversion rate = 100% (14: 52) They did try to battle (15:45) They had to have this.. margin of error is smaller. (16:28) Beamers outlook on the loss.

South Carolina’s first SEC matchup is here, and the Gamecocks could be getting two major pieces back. The squad breaks down Jacarrius Peak and Dylan Stewart being listed as probable, what Ethan Sanchez’s absence means, and the biggest position matchups against Mississippi State. (0:23) Peak & Stewart are BACK! WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? (7:27) Ethan Sanchez sidelined... yikes. (9:18) Coordinators say what? 👀 (12:40) What Mississippi State is bringing to Williy-B (13:30) Alex talks KEY position matchups (15:09) Offense GOTTA offense (17:11) Defense GOTTA defend (18:40) If it ain't broke, don't fix it (19:50) How to wreak havoc and create turnovers (22:05) What will conference play look like after this game? (24:05) Score Predictions (30:34) Around The Roost

The Gamecocks are heading into SEC play, and the real questions are starting to surface. The crew break down South Carolina’s 45-9 win over Towson, the biggest reasons for optimism and concern, the two new recruiting offers, and what the team should do at running back and along the offensive line. Plus, a closer look at LaNorris Sellers, the fumbles and drops, and the biggest surprise player through two games. SEC play is here. The real test starts now. 🐔🔥 (0:35) What we saw 👀 (4:52) Concerns & Mistakes from Towson (11:58) WHAT WAS THE REASON? (15:06) A leader in LaNorris (18:26) RB1? Fumbles? WHAT? (24:17) If Jaccarius Peak is back, what happens to the OL? (27:16) Gamecocks OFFER TWO recruits (30:40) One last thing on QB1 (33:57) Around the Roost

The Gamecocks battled through A rain delay, made history and took down Towson, 45-9. Vicari Swain had a day of his own, breaking a 55-year-old school record with two punt return touchdowns. Here’s everything that went down in a wild night at Williams-Brice Stadium! (0:26) WHAT WE SAW (2:22) Can they start a little faster? (4:12) Mistakes happen! (7:03) What happened to the offense? (11:35) Matt Fuller drops (14:44) Passing game struggles (18:30) How can they improve? (20:34) Swain did his thang! (22:07) Mascot tribute on the helmets (24:45) Finishing touches