Locked On Gamecocks - Daily Podcast On South Carolina Gamecocks Football & Basketball

ESPN's latest Football Power Index (FPI) rankings are out, and South Carolina fans have plenty to debate. On today's episode of Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler breaks down where the Gamecocks landed in ESPN's preseason rankings, why the numbers are both encouraging and frustrating, and whether South Carolina is being properly valued heading into the 2026 season. We dive into: Why ESPN's FPI rank...

SEC quarterback rankings heat up as Trinidad Chambliss, Gunner Stockton, and Arch Manning battle for the top spot. Can Chambliss maintain his edge, or will Stockton’s playoff pedigree put him over the top? The conversation focused on key quarterback prospects from Ole Miss, Georgia, Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, and how newcomers like Austin Simmons and Keelon Russell could shake up the top 10. T...

South Carolina's recruiting momentum isn't slowing down—and Shane Beamer just added another four-star playmaker to the future of the Gamecocks. On today's episode of Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler breaks down South Carolina landing 2028 four-star wide receiver Jet Gibbs, why Mike Furrey continues to establish himself as one of the SEC's top recruiters, and how the Gamecocks are quietly building...

South Carolina football just had what may go down as the most important recruiting week of the Shane Beamer era. On today's episode of Locked On Gamecocks, Chris Marler breaks down how South Carolina landed FOUR commitments in FOUR days, skyrocketed into the Top 25 of the 2027 recruiting rankings, and proved it can beat some of the biggest recruiting powers in college football for elite talent. We...

Live reaction show to South Carolina landing another our star recruit. Davion Jones, the teammate of 5 Star Josh Dobson, commits to the Gamecocks and Shane Beamer. What does this mean, what does it do for the class, and are the Gamecocks still not done? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live reaction to the MASSIVE commitment of 5 Star DB Josh Dobson. Shane Beamer keeps the recruiting train rolling with just the 10th 5 star in program history! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

South Carolina football recruiting is on the verge of a potentially program-changing week, and the Gamecocks are building serious momentum on the trail. On today's episode, we start by breaking down South Carolina's newest commitment as in-state linebacker Jackson Ross officially joins the 2027 recruiting class. Why was keeping the Hammond School standout home such a priority for Shane Beamer and...

It's a Crossover! LockedOn SEC and LockedOn Gamecocks talk about the new EA Sports CFB Video game. EA Sports College Football 27 rankings ignite debate: Can Missouri surge in the SEC with two top-10 players, and is Kewan Lacy the conference’s best player? Top player and team ratings raise eyebrows as SEC standouts like KJ Bolden, Ahmad Hardy, and Colin Simmons compete with national names Jeremiah...

South Carolina just landed another talented defensive back, and this commitment says a lot about where Shane Beamer's recruiting efforts are headed. Four-star cornerback Kelvin Millington has officially committed to the Gamecocks after a dominant official visit to Columbia, giving South Carolina its 12th commitment in the 2027 recruiting class. On today's episode, we break down: Why Kelvin Milling...

NCAA shakes up college football with sweeping eligibility changes and new scheduling proposals—could this signal the end of the wild “super senior” era? Lawsuits erupt as players like Missouri’s Sean Phillips Jr. challenge the five-for-five age-based eligibility model, while SEC insiders argue the need for simpler, ironclad rules. The SEC Squad breaks down how revised practice calendars, possible...

We've got new intel on where the Gamecocks stand with one of the nation's top defensive backs. In this episode of the Locked On Gamecocks Podcast, we break down the latest on **five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson** after speaking with sources close to **Texas A&M** about how the Aggies view their chances in this heated recruiting battle. Is South Carolina still the team to beat? Are the Aggies gain...

South Carolina football recruiting continues to heat up, and this episode of Locked On Gamecocks took an unexpected turn while we were recording. We start by breaking down the commitment of 2027 in-state offensive lineman James Ross and why the Ridge View standout may be one of the most underrated additions in South Carolina's recruiting class. Despite modest rankings, Ross possesses the athletic...

South Carolina football closes out the month of June with one final official visit weekend, and while the visitor list is smaller than previous weekends, the star power is as big as ever. In this episode of the Locked On Gamecocks Podcast, we're joined by special guest Rob Williams from Inside the Gamecocks to break down the final recruiting weekend of the summer and discuss whether Shane Beamer a...

South Carolina athletics is hosting a massive recruiting weekend, but while football has plenty of attention on its official visitors, the biggest storyline may actually be happening on the baseball side. New South Carolina baseball coach Kevin Schnall and his staff are hosting several key transfer portal targets this weekend, highlighted by one familiar name: former Gamecock first baseman Will Cr...

Did the Big 12 save college football from a gambling scandal? The SEC Squad tackles the fallout from Brendan Sorsby's betting violations at Texas Tech, examining the Big 12's stance, the NCAA's role, and why conference power could shape the future of the sport. Heated opinions fly about the need for a hard reset, NIL influence, and whether legal threats are now driving college football's biggest d...

South Carolina recruiting is heating up — but not every battle is ending the way Gamecock fans hoped. 🐔🔥 In this episode, we break down a HUGE week on the recruiting trail for South Carolina Gamecocks football, including the commitment of 6-foot-7 offensive lineman Clayton Lee and why Shane Beamer's staff continues to build momentum in the trenches. We discuss what Lee brings to the program, why...

South Carolina football recruiting took another hit this week as four-star in-state running back Tre Segarra announced his commitment to LSU, leaving many Gamecock fans wondering why another top local prospect chose to leave the state. But is this recruitment really over? In this episode of the Locked On Gamecocks Podcast, we break down Segarra's decision, why South Carolina came up short in this...

South Carolina football was hit with unexpected news this weekend as transfer running back Sam Williams-Dixon was arrested on multiple charges, including allegations involving theft and potentially stealing from teammates. In this episode of the Locked On Gamecocks Podcast, we break down everything we know about the situation, what it could mean for Williams-Dixon's future with the program, and ho...

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South Carolina football recruiting is set for another HUGE weekend in Columbia, but the buildup hasn't come without some drama. In this episode of the Locked On Gamecocks, we're joined by special guest Rob Williams of Inside the Gamecocks to preview one of the biggest recruiting weekends of the summer and discuss which prospects Gamecock fans should be watching most closely. The visitor list is st...

Texas Tech face a growing storm as quarterback Brendan Sorsby wins an injunction to play despite his $90,000 in gambling violations, igniting outrage across college football. With powerhouses like Georgia and the SEC questioning integrity, the landscape could shift toward a super league as trust in NCAA enforcement collapses. Can Texas Tech weather the backlash as rivals threaten boycotts and the...

South Carolina fans have a debate that never seems to go away: Is South Carolina officially a women’s basketball school? In this episode of the Locked On Gamecocks Podcast, we tackle one of the biggest questions in Gamecock athletics and put a twist on it: How many national championships from Dawn Staley's dynasty would you trade for ONE football national championship? It's a conversation that div...

They got him! South Carolina lands their guy. Coastal Carolina's Kevin Schnall is coming to Columbia to be the next head coach at South Carolina Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

South Carolina's first major official visit weekend of June delivered plenty of drama, momentum swings, and recruiting intel that could shape the future of Shane Beamer's program. The biggest headline? Four-star safety Jernard Albright flipped his commitment from South Carolina to Florida State after being committed to the Gamecocks since Christmas. How big of a loss is it, and should South Caroli...

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