https://garnetandcocky.com/former-south-carolina-safety-dq-smith-finds-a-new-home-in-the-acc-via-transfer-portal-01m1f9m6ttepGarnet and CockyenFormer South Carolina safety DQ Smith finds a new home in the ACC via transfer portalsouth carolina,sec,transfer portal,DQ Smith,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina football,gamecocks,gamecock football,Virginia Tech,James Franklin,NCAA Transfer Portal,NCAA eligibility2026-09-01T20:21:09Z2026-09-01T20:21:09Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5527,h_3108,x_0,y_124/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1fa36h505j04821eg.jpgOct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back DQ Smith (1) during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Imageshttps://garnetandcocky.com/south-carolina-s-embarrassment-of-riches-at-kicker-means-no-named-starter-just-yet-01m1f6jqsxjaGarnet and CockyenSouth Carolina's embarrassment of riches at kicker means no named starter just yetsouth carolina,gamecocks,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina football,Kent State,Shane Beamer,gamecock football,Max Kelley,Upton Bellenfant,Matthew Smiley 2026-09-01T19:28:18Z2026-09-01T19:28:18Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4695,h_2640,x_0,y_13/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1f72c5cbqh0v78xmg.jpgNov 29, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks kicker William Joyce (45) kicks an extra point against the Clemson Tigers in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Imageshttps://garnetandcocky.com/shane-beamer-confirms-expected-week-1-injury-status-for-jacarrius-peak-dylan-stewart-01m1eyamzs12Garnet and CockyenShane Beamer confirms expected Week 1 injury status for Jacarrius Peak, Dylan Stewartgamecocks,south carolina,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina football,Shane Beamer,gamecock football,Dylan Stewart,Jacarrius Peak,Kent State2026-09-01T17:06:48Z2026-09-01T17:08:33Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2529,h_1422,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1eyw0cb2p7eh4jqma.jpgNov 1, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive end Dylan Stewart (6) tackles Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) during the second quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Imageshttps://garnetandcocky.com/how-to-watch-kent-state-vs-south-carolina-full-tv-broadcast-and-live-stream-info-01m1csra3rcnGarnet and CockyenHow to watch Kent State vs. South Carolina: Full TV broadcast and live stream infohow to watch,gamecocks,south carolina,Kent State,sec,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina football,gamecock football,Shane Beamer,LaNorris Sellers,SEC Network2026-09-01T02:00:00Z2026-09-01T02:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7845,h_4412,x_0,y_378/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1csxsw1edbc9ntkn9.jpgSep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a South Carolina Gamecocks helmet against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Imageshttps://garnetandcocky.com/bryan-thomas-jr-earns-roster-spot-with-jaguars-to-follow-in-father-s-nfl-footsteps-01m1d4x4ymatGarnet and CockyenBryan Thomas Jr. earns roster spot with Jaguars to follow in father's NFL footstepsJaguars,Bryan Thomas,south carolina,nfl,Gamecock,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina football,gamecock football,gamecocks football,Jacksonville Jaguars,Bryan Thomas, Jr.2026-09-01T00:16:47Z2026-09-01T00:16:47Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_208/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1d54avazfksv5kwnf.jpgAug 28, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Bryan Thomas Jr. (57) reacts with tight end Hunter Long (84) and defensive tackle Jalen Hunt (96) after a sack against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter during preseason at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Imageshttps://garnetandcocky.com/south-carolina-to-host-4-star-gamecock-commit-jayden-broadie-vs-kent-state-01m1d217157rGarnet and CockyenSouth Carolina to host 4-star Gamecock commit Jayden Broadie vs. Kent Statesouth carolina gamecocks,Shane Beamer,gamecocks,south carolina,Kent State,Jayden Broadie,south carolina football,south carolina football recruiting,gamecock football2026-08-31T23:28:31Z2026-08-31T23:28:31Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4626,h_2602,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1d2db8rcycbv9ccdc.jpgNov 15, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer runs onto the field with players before the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Imageshttps://garnetandcocky.com/south-carolina-fan-rooting-guide-week-1-college-football-games-to-watch-01m1akvssadfGarnet and CockyenSouth Carolina fan rooting guide: Week 1 college football games to watch college football,gamecocks,LSU,Clemson,south carolina,LSU Tigers,Miami Hurricanes,Georgia Tech,colorado buffaloes,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina football,Oregon Ducks,Notre Dame Fighting Irish,Ole Miss,Louisviile2026-08-31T23:00:00Z2026-08-31T23:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3647,h_2051,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1amstcq1ex7pj4dsp.jpgLSU Tigers tight end Trey'Dez Green (14) catches a pass for a touchdown while being defended by Clemson Tigers cornerback Avieon Terrell (8) Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 during the NCAA football game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. LSU Tigers won 17-10.https://garnetandcocky.com/former-gamecock-marcellas-dial-acquired-by-afc-rival-after-getting-waived-by-patriots-01m1cysag5dtGarnet and CockyenFormer Gamecock Marcellas Dial acquired by AFC rival after getting waived by PatriotsMarcellas Dial,south carolina,nfl,Patriots,gamecocks,Dolphins,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina football,gamecock football,Miami Dolphins,New England Patriots2026-08-31T22:31:31Z2026-08-31T22:31:31Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5824,h_3276,x_0,y_260/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1cz534r0htp0x6bq2.jpgJun 10, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Marcellas Dial Jr. (27) does a drill during minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Imageshttps://garnetandcocky.com/south-carolina-could-soon-have-to-pay-2-hefty-buyouts-for-shane-beamer-lamont-paris-01m1cw1gsjz1Garnet and CockyenSouth Carolina could soon have to pay 2 hefty buyouts for Shane Beamer, Lamont ParisShane Beamer,gamecocks,south carolina,Donati,Jeremiah Donati,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina football,south carolina basketball,Lamont Paris,gamecock football2026-08-31T21:53:22Z2026-08-31T21:53:22Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5441,h_3060,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1cwz006vxmngpt791.jpgNov 1, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer holds a football and reacts on the field before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Imageshttps://garnetandcocky.com/a-look-at-shane-beamer-s-south-carolina-contract-buyout-entering-critical-2026-season-01m1a5msvzrcGarnet and CockyenA look at Shane Beamer's South Carolina contract, buyout entering critical 2026 seasoncollege football,Shane Beamer,south carolina,gamecocks,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina football,gamecock football2026-08-31T16:00:01Z2026-08-31T21:05:48Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6355,h_3574,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1a6794sw4bdfxpbnb.jpgNov 15, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer walks on the sideline before the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Imageshttps://garnetandcocky.com/south-carolina-football-kickoff-times-when-will-the-gamecocks-play-in-2026-01m1a7shf5d8Garnet and CockyenSouth Carolina football kickoff times: When will the Gamecocks play in 2026?Shane Beamer,gamecocks,south carolina,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina football,gamecock football,Gamecock Nation,gamecocks football,LaNorris Sellers2026-08-31T21:00:00Z2026-08-31T21:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3126,h_1758,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1a84604q9hzdrrg0v.jpgNov 29, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Lanorris Sellers (16) passes against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Imageshttps://garnetandcocky.com/a-brief-history-of-how-shane-beamer-s-south-carolina-teams-have-done-in-season-openers-01m1cr17r820Garnet and CockyenA brief history of how Shane Beamer's South Carolina teams have done in season openersLaNorris Sellers,Shane Beamer,gamecocks,south carolina,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina football,gamecock football,Kent State,gamecocks football2026-08-31T20:34:57Z2026-08-31T20:34:57Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2700,h_1518,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1crf8xatscce3xtxc.jpgSep 27, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer leads his team onto the field during the Gamecocks 2001 entrance before their game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Imageshttps://garnetandcocky.com/south-carolina-dawn-staley-seeking-revenge-vs-ucla-in-marquee-las-vegas-showcase-01m1cj252ej0Garnet and CockyenSouth Carolina, Dawn Staley seeking revenge vs. UCLA in marquee Las Vegas showcaseDawn Staley,UCLA,south carolina,gamecocks,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina basketball,Gamecock Nation,women's basketball,Womens Sports,Women’s College Basketball,UCLA Bruins,Notre Dame,Texas Longhorns,USC,Chloe Kitts,Tessa Johnson,Joyce Edwards2026-08-31T19:02:11Z2026-08-31T19:02:11Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4881,h_2745,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1cjmnyehy935k5vs3.jpgSouth Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson (5) drives past UCLA Bruins guard Lena Bilić (9) during their NCAA women's basketball national championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 5, 2026.https://garnetandcocky.com/south-carolina-volleyball-to-take-on-michigan-heavyweights-in-big-ten-sec-challenge-01m1cfbfdg79Garnet and CockyenSouth Carolina volleyball to take on Michigan heavyweights in Big Ten-SEC Challengesouth carolina gamecocks,gamecocks,south carolina,South Carolina Volleyball,college volleyball,Michigan Wolverines,Michigan State,sec2026-08-31T18:02:27Z2026-08-31T18:02:27Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2700,h_1518,x_0,y_90/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1cfrn3jf8grv29r1x.jpgAug 31, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wave a flag in the first half against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sportshttps://garnetandcocky.com/lanorris-sellers-ready-to-finish-what-he-started-after-staying-loyal-to-south-carolina-01m1cc0dtnypGarnet and CockyenLaNorris Sellers ready to 'finish what he started' after staying loyal to South CarolinaLaNorris Sellers,south carolina,college football,transfer portal,gamecocks,Shane Beamer,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina football,gamecock football,Kendal Briles2026-08-31T17:11:29Z2026-08-31T17:11:29Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4548,h_2558,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1ccpyj6pstx8kxv8s.jpgAug 31, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) runs against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Imageshttps://garnetandcocky.com/former-gamecock-s-dq-smith-still-not-on-a-roster-just-days-before-week-1-kicks-off-01m1ca3gb0gsGarnet and CockyenFormer Gamecock S DQ Smith still not on a roster just days before Week 1 kicks offsouth carolina,nfl,gamecocks,sec,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina football,south carolina football recruiting,NCAA Transfer Portal,College football transfers,college football transfer portal,ncaa,DQ Smith,Ethan Johnson,Shane Beamer2026-08-31T16:30:48Z2026-08-31T16:30:48Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4948,h_2783,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1cagk5vd2hxajp66t.jpgDec 30, 2022; Jacksonville, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back DQ Smith (1) runs the ball after the interception against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first quarter in the 2022 Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sportshttps://garnetandcocky.com/3-keys-for-south-carolina-to-get-a-victory-over-kent-state-in-week-1-01m1c8qkjfegGarnet and Cockyen3 keys for South Carolina to get a victory over Kent State in Week 1Shane Beamer,Kent State,LaNorris Sellers,south carolina,gamecocks,south carolina gamecocks,south carolina football,gamecock football,gamecocks football,Gamecock Nation2026-08-31T16:03:03Z2026-08-31T16:03:03Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5753,h_3236,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/244/01m1c8y13a2v1g3fdjqp.jpgNov 22, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer reacts to a play against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images