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

Julian Walker from Dutch Fork earns his fifth star from Rivals/On3 in their final 2026 rankings. He joined three other players signed to South Carolina that ranked in the top 100 nationally and eight total ranked in their final top 300. With these freshman and some massive returning pieces Shane Beamer has four of the ten highest ranked recruits in the history of the program all on THIS roster. Wh...

South Carolina has been bad for several years on the offensive line. BUT, their portal additions rank them in the top three nationally in one specific and important stat. Will that translate into finally making a big step forward across the O-Line in 2026? Plus we're joined by Chris Gordy from LockedOn SEC to go over where South Carolina ranks going into 2026 and in winning the offseason. And, we...

NIL and tampering are out of control in college football. Ole Miss and Pete Golding were openly tampering for LB Luke Ferrelli, and Dabo Swinney is PISSED. But is he wrong? He called out the system and it may be a win for the sport as a whole if it leads to consequences. Plus we talk about South Carolina's HUGE women's basketball win over No. 5 Vandy and a look at the preseason baseball practice....

South Carolina's roster for 2026 is all but set. What is the ceiling for it, and why does it feel like a better version of 2024 the way the roster has been constructed? Also South Carolina demands to get the buyout money for Desmond Umeozulu after he signed a contract with Shane Beamer and South Carolina before transferring to Alabama. Will this be a new trend in an already frustrating NIL/portal...

Can Kentucky or Vanderbilt become the SEC’s Indiana and stun college football with a national title run? Chris Gordy and a panel of Locked On hosts debate which SEC underdog could rise next, spotlighting the paths for Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Florida, Auburn, and dark horses like South Carolina and Mississippi State. The crew analyzes the impact of coaching hires like Pete Golding and John Sumrall, t...

Indiana winning the national title means something for South Carolina (and everyone else in college football)...no more excuses. Even teams like Indiana can win and win right away so why not USC? Plus we talk about some of the sleepers in this year's transfer portal class. JOIN THE EVERYDAYER CLUB https://lockedongamecocks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link...

A former South Carolina player who originally wanted to return to Columbia out of the portal was told he wouldn't be allowed out of his contract by Syracuse. Two days later he ends up committing to Ole Miss. Plus the redshirt rule could move from four games to nine allowing for more players to keep eligibility. Are there any rules at all anymore? Join the EVERYDAYER club https://lockedongamecocks....

The transfer portal closes at midnight on Friday, and South Carolina has struck again. Former Texas RB Christian Clark left Austin as the only back remaining on the roster and the Cheez-It Bowl MVP. He will be playing for Shane Beamer in 2026. Plus a huge surprise player that left, a new QB commit, AND a hoops preview for Sunday. JOIN THE EVERYDAYER CLUB FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT https://lockedongamec...

South Carolina gets another big time recruit from the transfer portal as former Tennessee EDGE rusher Caleb Herring commits to South Carolina. Herring is a former four star recruit and finished last season with four sacks for the Vols. He was set to visit Texas for an official visit after his trip to Columbia. Darren Uscher and the staff were able to keep that from happening and get him to commit...

SEC chaos reigns as Portal Madness resets the conference quarterback landscape. Which SEC squad lands the crucial transfers, and can Ole Miss secure Trinidad Chambliss after a high-stakes, last-second playoff exit? The transfer portal’s big-money battles shake up rosters, with Sam Leavitt landing at LSU and Cam Coleman taking his talents to Texas. Expert hosts dissect dramatic coaching moves, bold...

On Wednesday South Carolina got two players to withdraw from the portal and return to school. One of those is a two year starter on the offensive line in Josiah Thompson. We talk about what a fresh start would mean for him and a potential position change as well. Then we talk about former tight end Michael Smith who got himself into a bit of trouble and had to learn a lesson the hard way after a w...

South Carolina is doing something no one else in America is pulling off this offseason — retaining elite, program-changing talent 🔥🐔 While other programs scramble to replace stars lost to the transfer portal, Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks have locked in two five-star cornerstones: quarterback LaNorris Sellers and edge rusher Dylan Stewart. In this episode, we break down why keeping both five-st...

South Carolina made a major statement in the transfer portal on Sunday, landing four new commitments, including three players in the trenches on the offensive and defensive line. Head coach Shane Beamer continues to reshape the Gamecocks’ roster with proven, physical talent where it matters most, building depth, experience, and toughness up front. In this video, we break down each addition, why th...

South Carolina is on a transfer portal heater, and Shane Beamer is the reason why. In just three days, Beamer and the Gamecocks signed eight transfer portal additions, causing South Carolina’s transfer portal class ranking to jump an incredible 47 spots nationally. What once looked like a slow start has quickly turned into one of the most aggressive portal surges in the country. In this video, we...

A day after not landing a single commit, Shane Beamer and South Carolina land three players from the transfer portal including the No. 1 OT and No. 6 overall player Jacarrius Peak from NC State! Peak is an immediate starter that steps in to protect LaNorris Sellers' blindside and shore up the most important position on their weakest unit. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lin...

On Wednesday, South Carolina was just one of two teams in the SEC that didn't get a single commitment from the transfer portal. Is no news good news for Shane Beamer and company with some key commitments on the way? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnColle...

Ole Miss carries SEC football’s hopes into the final showdown against Miami, sparking debate about conference pride and Lane Kiffin’s polarizing legacy. Can Trinidad Chambliss deliver another electrifying performance and put the Rebels—and the SEC—back on top while the Big Ten threatens a historic championship streak? The panel weighs playoff implications, conference narratives, and whether this C...

South Carolina is quietly winning in the transfer portal, landing three key additions, highlighted by experienced offensive linemen Carter Miller and Hank Purvis. The Gamecocks didn’t chase headlines — they chased production and experience. Miller and Purvis have combined for over 2,500 snaps at the FBS level and have allowed just three total sacks across six seasons, giving South Carolina immedia...

South Carolina may already be playing catch-up in the transfer portal. After losing 20 players in the opening days of the window and landing just one commitment, questions are growing about whether the South Carolina Gamecocks are falling behind key SEC rivals. In this episode, we break down what the early portal numbers really mean for Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks, whether patience or urgency i...

South Carolina is officially on the board in the transfer portal with a major addition at wide receiver. The South Carolina Gamecocks have landed their first portal commitment in former Oklahoma Sooners wideout Jayden Gibson, a 6-foot-5 speed threat with proven big-play production.   Gibson led the nation in yards per catch (26.8 YPC) during the 2023 season, showcasing elite vertical ability, catc...

South Carolina keeps the momentum rolling. In this episode, we break down why Justin Okoronkwo returning for the 2026 season is a massive win for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Okoronkwo’s decision to stay gives South Carolina continuity, leadership, and proven production at linebacker as the program continues to build under Shane Beamer. We discuss what his return means for the defense, how it imp...

South Carolina football hits another pivotal moment as Rodney Newsom Jr. becomes the sixth offensive lineman to enter the transfer portal. In this episode, we break down what Newsom’s departure means for the Gamecocks’ offensive line depth, roster management, and portal strategy moving forward. But the bigger story might be what didn’t change. We dive into why Matthew Fuller returning at running b...

South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor is officially returning to Columbia for another season, and it’s a massive win for South Carolina Gamecocks football. In this episode, we break down why Harbor’s decision matters, what it says about Shane Beamer’s culture, and how his rare blend of size, speed, and Olympic-level athleticism could finally unlock a breakout year in the Gamecocks’ offense. We...

Three SEC powerhouses—Alabama, Georgia, and Ole Miss—remain in the hunt for a College Football Playoff title, but which squad has the edge to secure a national championship? The panel debates playoff predictions, debating the strengths and vulnerabilities of Alabama, Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss, and the ever-dominant Georgia Bulldogs. Can Ole Miss pull off a Disney-worthy run? Will Georgia’s balanced a...

A day after the Dylan Stewart news, we talk about the new hire for South Carolina with Deion Barnes coming from Penn State. We talk about what many have called a "rising star" in the coaching world. Plus, ANOTHER offensive lineman enters the transfer portal, this time it's a former blue chip recruit. Is it time to panic on the OL? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl....