Support Us Button Widget

5 nuggets of Gamecock news you may have missed

From awards to NIL deals, coaching staff changes, and more, here is recent Gamecock news you may have missed this week.

Gamecock WIlly B.JPG

Stay up-to-date with Gamecock news.

Photo by COLAtoday

We get it, you’re busy. So, here are five nuggets of Gamecock football news you may have missed over the last week.

Shane Beamer, USC football’s head coach was recently named SEC Coach of the Year and is now one of nine coaches up for the 2024 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award.

USC football freshman + edge rusher Dylan Stewart agreed to a new NIL deal set to pay him anywhere between $1 million to $1.5 million to stay with the Gamecocks in 2025.

Mike Shula — Alabama’s former head coach with experience in the NFL — is set to be promoted to offensive coordinator at USC. Shula spent this last season with the Gamecocks as an analyst and worked closely with LaNorris Sellers.

Kyle Kennard, a senior edge rusher for the Gamecocks was awarded Defensive Player of the Year. The only other player to receive this award at South Carolina was Jadeveon Clowney in 2012.

LaNorris Sellers, the red-shirt freshman quarterback + 2024 standout, received the Freshman of the Year award.

More from COLAtoday
Columbia’s craft beer scene continues to evolve, with longtime favorites expanding, new taprooms opening, and several breweries closing their doors as the industry reshapes after a decade of growth.
Astral Development plans a 483,000 sqft mixed-use project at Bull Street and Elmwood, set to break ground in spring 2026.
It’s the season of the pumpkins, so we’re rounding up a list of places to go picking. Check out these patches, farms, and nurseries.
The number eight symbolizes South Carolina’s history — from the eight Lords Proprietors and colonial rulers to becoming the nation’s eighth state.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Columbia, SC has 230+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
This year’s theme, Harvesting Happiness, sets the stage for rides, foods, music, and competitions at the SC State Fair.
If you’re short on time this season, this may just be the perfect solution.
Dining in Columbia is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
From toddlers to retirees, explore local schools and programs that keep Columbians learning and playing music.