South Carolina Looks COMPLETELY DIFFERENT in 2026

Are we overreacting to South Carolina after just one game — or are the Gamecocks actually this much better in 2026? Wes Mitchell of GamecockCentral joins Locked On Gamecocks to break down South Carolina’s impressive start, the immediate impact of Kendal Briles’ offense, the improved running game and offensive line, and why freshman Darius Gray could force his way onto the field even when Jacarrius Peak returns. We also discuss LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina’s talented freshman class, the upcoming SEC matchup with Mississippi State, and why the Gamecocks could have a legitimate chance to make some noise in the SEC this season. Plus, a quick Towson preview, SEC quarterback rankings and updated bowl projections. Subscribe to Locked On Gamecocks for daily South Carolina football news, analysis and recruiting coverage. #SouthCarolinaFootball #Gamecocks #LaNorrisSellers #SECfootball #ShaneBeamer Support our Sponsors Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) PONCHO Go to ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. 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.