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Gamecocks to miss 2026 season starts for Gibson, Sellers

8/17/2026

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Gamecocks Lose Receivers

The South Carolina Gamecocks will miss wide receivers Jayden Gibson and Jayden Sellers for 2026 after lower-body injuries in practice.
Gibson, a four-year Oklahoma transfer, had 15 catches for 387 yards and five touchdowns in 22 games.
Sellers, brother of quarterback LaNorris Sellers, logged 22 catches for 337 yards in seven 2025 games.
Coach Shane Beamer said he is disappointed yet promised program assistance for both athletes' rehabilitation.

Summary

Tuggle Leads

Nitro Tuggle logged 500 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 34 catches in 2025, positioning him as a potential starter alongside Nyck Harbor.
DJ Black contributed 273 receiving yards and two touchdowns last season, adding depth to the Gamecocks' receiving corps.
South Carolina will open its season on Sept. 5 against Kent State, marking the first game without the injured receivers.

History

Historical Context

The redshirt concept began with Warren Alfson’s 1937 eligibility pause and grew into medical waivers that let injured players keep scholarships, a practice evident when Alabama’s Jeff Rutledge missed the 1972 season. Today, Coach Shane Beamer relies on depth after injuries to South Carolina receivers, while the 2024 four-game limit continues to shape roster strategy.

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Gamecocks Lose Receivers

The South Carolina Gamecocks will miss wide receivers Jayden Gibson and Jayden Sellers for 2026 after lower-body injuries in practice.
Gibson, a four-year Oklahoma transfer, had 15 catches for 387 yards and five touchdowns in 22 games.
Sellers, brother of quarterback LaNorris Sellers, logged 22 catches for 337 yards in seven 2025 games.
Coach Shane Beamer said he is disappointed yet promised program assistance for both athletes' rehabilitation.

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