Overview
- Beamer told reporters he expects the Gamecocks to be watching the CFP rankings next November and to be "firmly in the mix" for a berth.
- South Carolina is 3-7 after five straight losses to Top-15 opponents, exposing a gap to the SEC’s elite this season.
- The recent 31-30 loss at Texas A&M featured a massive blown lead as Marcel Reed led a second-half comeback despite strong play from LaNorris Sellers.
- Coverage notes uncertainty over Sellers' future, with the possibility he declares for the 2026 NFL Draft or seeks a transfer.
- Beamer’s job security is under scrutiny, though his deal runs through 2030 with a reported $27.9 million buyout, and he provided upbeat injury updates on Nyck Harbor and Brandon Cisse; South Carolina closes with Coastal Carolina and Clemson.