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Gamecocks Eye First Playoff in 2026 with Strong Roster

3/24/2026

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The South Carolina Gamecocks pursue their first College Football Playoff in 2026.
They return 68% of contributors, ranking fifth nationally and first in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Seventy-six percent of the offensive players are back, including quarterback LaNorris Sellers who could become a Heisman finalist.
The season opens against the Kent State Golden Flashes on September 5, 2026, as Beamer addresses deficiencies through recruiting and transfers, while Kentucky has 46% returning production.

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Story summary

The South Carolina Gamecocks pursue their first College Football Playoff in 2026.
They return 68% of contributors, ranking fifth nationally and first in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Seventy-six percent of the offensive players are back, including quarterback LaNorris Sellers who could become a Heisman finalist.
The season opens against the Kent State Golden Flashes on September 5, 2026, as Beamer addresses deficiencies through recruiting and transfers, while Kentucky has 46% returning production.