South Carolina is turning the page on a new chapter offensively, and the spotlight is squarely on LaNorris Sellers as the Gamecocks usher in a new play-caller: Kendal Briles. After stops at TCU, Arkansas, Florida State, Houston, Florida Atlantic, and Baylor, Briles brings a well-traveled résumé and a history of high-octane offenses to Columbia. Now, his task is clear - get Sellers back to the dynamic form he showed late in the 2024 season.
For South Carolina fans, this is more than just a coaching hire. It’s a pivotal moment for the program.
Sellers enters his third year as the Gamecocks’ starting quarterback, and while he’s flashed serious potential, the consistency hasn’t always been there. But when he’s on?
He’s a game-changer - the kind of quarterback who can tilt the field, extend plays with his legs, and hit throws that make NFL scouts take notice. If Briles can unlock that version of Sellers again, the ripple effect could be massive - not just for Sellers’ 2027 NFL Draft stock, but for the entire trajectory of Shane Beamer’s program.
Because let’s be real: 2026 is shaping up to be a make-or-break year in Columbia.
The Gamecocks are banking on Briles to bring both structure and spark to an offense that’s been searching for an identity. His past offenses have leaned on tempo, misdirection, and explosive plays - all things that could play to Sellers’ strengths if the pieces around him fall into place.
But it’s not just about Sellers. The quarterback room as a whole is undergoing some reshuffling, with backup spots very much up for grabs. A couple of newcomers are expected to throw their names into the mix, and how that depth chart shakes out could be crucial if injuries or inconsistency come into play during the season.
This is the time of year when optimism runs high - new coaches, fresh schemes, and a clean slate. But for South Carolina, it’s also a moment of truth.
Sellers has the tools. Briles has the system.
Now it’s about putting it all together.
If they do? The Gamecocks could surprise some people in 2026.
If not? The pressure around the program will only intensify.
One thing’s for sure: all eyes are on Columbia this fall.