The South Carolina Gamecocks opened the 2025 season with a 24-11 win over Virginia Tech in the Aflac Kickoff Game, and it was the explosive playmaking of LaNorris Sellers and Nyck Harbor that sealed the deal.
Arriving in Columbia as a five-star recruit in 2023, Harbor has become one of the nation's most electric athletes in college football. And on Sunday, he showed the world exactly why he's such a dangerous downfield threat. Midway through the fourth quarter, Sellers connected with Harbor on a long touchdown strike that broke the game wide open and effectively clinched the victory for South Carolina.
The highlight wasn't just about the score; it was about the speed. According to Reel Analytics, Harbor reached a blistering 22.4 mph on the play, making him the fastest college football player of Week 1. That number put him ahead of every player in the country, a reminder of his track background that has translated quite well to the football field.
College Football’s Fastest 5 of Week 1:
— Reel Analytics (@RAanalytics) September 2, 2025
1️⃣ @GamecockFB WR Nyck Harbor (@Nyck1k) reached 22.4 MPH
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For Gamecock Nation, it was a look into what Harbor can bring to the offense: world-class speed combined with improving route running, not to mention the chemistry with Sellers. Head coach Shane Beamer has emphasized the importance of explosive plays. And these are the type of plays that are what the program will need as South Carolina pushes toward its goal of a first-ever College Football Playoff appearance.
If Week 1 is any indication, Harbor is poised to be one of the most electrifying players in the SEC this fall.