South Carolina transfer Jayden Gibson publicly denied online speculation surrounding his departure from Oklahoma on Monday, stating injuries, and not any off-field issues, were the reason he and the program parted ways. “The ONLY reason OU and I parted ways was because of my injuries,” Gibson wrote in a post on X. “Anything else being spread is false information from people who don’t know any details, just what they see on their phones.”
the ONLY reason OU and I parted ways was because of my injuries. anything else being spread is false information from people who don’t know any details , just what they see on there phones. 💯
— Jayden Gibson (@TheJaydenGibson) January 5, 2026
The post by Gibson came amid recently renewed discussion on social media and message boards, where users questioned Gibson’s absence late in his career at Oklahoma and circulated conflicting claims about a recent legal matter.
What the Record Shows
The charge in question was filed in Las Vegas, Nevada early last year. According to publicly available court records from the Las Vegas Municipal Court online, Gibson was charged in May 2025 with one count of battery involving domestic violence. The case proceeded through arraignment and multiple pretrial hearings. It was documented that Gibson represented by counsel throughout the process.
The court docket also reflects that the court imposed standard domestic-violence conditions, including a suspended jail sentence, mandatory completion of a DV Level I program, and a one-year “stay out of trouble” requirement. Financial penalties associated with the case were all paid. The matter remains listed as "open" under court jurisdiction, which is standard protocol, with a status check scheduled for June 16, 2026.
Sorting Fact from Speculation
After Gibson’s announcement of his recent visit and subsequent commitment to South Carolina, discussion of Gibson’s legal situation resurfaced on several social media platforms. Online discussions included a range of conflicting claims, including assertions that the charge was dropped, that no court case existed, or that Gibson was dismissed from Oklahoma’s program.
None of those claims are supported by the Las Vegas court docket. The record shows a charge was filed, court proceedings took place, and conditions were imposed by the court. At the same time, the docket does not list a dismissal, nor does it explicitly state a conviction or final disposition.
Football Future Moving Forward
The former four-star recruit was one of Oklahoma's highest-profile pass catchers in his class before suffering an injury to his knee. Now that Gibson is transferring to South Carolina this offseason, he will be looking for a fresh start and a healthy reset after an injury-plagued stint in Norman.
For South Carolina, the focus now turns to football. Gibson arrives in Columbia with two years of eligibility remaining, a clean slate on the depth chart, and an opportunity to reestablish himself as a playmaker in the SEC.
As the Gamecocks prepare for the 2026 season, Gibson’s transfer represents both a calculated upside play and a reminder of how quickly narratives can form in the modern college football landscape. What remains clear is that South Carolina evaluated the player, the position, and the situation, and ultimately decided the potential reward was worth the investment.