South Carolina still has plenty of spots to fill in its 2026 recruiting class, but head coach Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks are making waves on the trail this summer. As of Aug. 8, South Carolina has 15 commits and a class that now ranks No.

South Carolina’s defense is expected to look significantly different in 2025. More than half of last year’s defensive starters have either run out of eligibility or are now playing professionally. South Carolina’s front seven (when not playing in a nickel package) was hit especially hard,