South Carolina Football put an official bow on the 2025 season on Sunday evening, hosting its annual end-of-the-year team banquet and unveiling the award winners. The honors were voted on by both coaches and players, offering a clear snapshot of the leadership, resilience, and on-field production that defined the program this year. The theme was unmistakable. Accountability, toughness, and the guys who showed up week after week, whether the camera was on them or not.
Coaches' Choice Awards
The coaching staff recognized excellence across academics, leadership, development, and behind-the-scenes contributions. Here are the individual award winners:
- Outstanding Student-Athlete: Bradley Dunn, Brady Hunt, William Joyce
- Community Service: Nyck Harbor
- Strength & Conditioning: Nick Barrett
- Overcoming Adversity: Monkell Goodwine, Buddy Mack III
- Offense Scout Team: Isaiah Augustave, Reno Roehm
- Defense Scout Team: Anthony Addison, Cedric Cisse
- Special Teams Scout Team: Reno Roehm, Larry Scott
- Nutrition: Nick Barrett, Brady Hunt
- Ray Tanner Award: Andrew Colasurdo
Nick Barrett's name appeared repeatedly, reinforcing his reputation as one of the program's most dependable and diligent leaders, on the field and in the weight room.
Players’ Choice Awards
While coaches set the standard, it's the locker room decides who truly sets the tone. The players' awards reflected deep respect for consistency, inspiration, and production.
- Most Outstanding Senior: Nick Barrett, Bryan Thomas Jr.
- Most Inspirational Walk-On: Colin Bryant, Eriq Rice
- Above All Else Award: Luke Doty
- Steve Spurrier Most Valuable Offensive Player: Nyck Harbor
- Joe Morrison Most Valuable Defensive Player: Jalon Kilgore, Bryan Thomas Jr.
- Jim Carlen Most Valuable Special Teams Player: Maurice Brown II, Vicari Swain
- Steve Wadiak Team MVP: Nick Barrett, Bryan Thomas Jr.
Nick Harbor's Offensive MVP honor highights the impact he made not only with his athletic ceiling, but with his work ethic and presence. Bryan Thomas Jr. emerged as one of the most decorated players of the night, earning honors on both the defense and overall team value.
2025 Team Captains Named
South Carolina also announced its Rex Enright Captains, a group that reflects trust, edge, and leadership:
- Nick Barrett
- Luke Doty
- Jalon Kilgore
- LaNorris Sellers
- Bryan Thomas Jr.
The awards ceremony marked the formal close of the 2025 season, but also the opening chapter of what comes next. The leaders are identified, and the culture is clear in Columbia. Now the standard has to hold.