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Record: 0 - 0 (0 - 0)  |  Proj: 6 - 6 (#46)  |  SOS: (#18)
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South Carolina's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 South Carolina vs Kent State-27.5
Sat 9/12 South Carolina vs Towson-31.5
Sat 9/19 South Carolina vs Mississippi State-5.5
Sat 9/26 South Carolina at Alabama+12.5
Sat 10/3 South Carolina vs Kentucky-6.5
Sat 10/10 South Carolina at Florida+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/24 South Carolina vs Tennessee+7.5
Sat 10/31 South Carolina at Oklahoma+15
Sat 11/7 South Carolina vs Texas A&M+13
Sat 11/14 South Carolina at Arkansas-2.5
Sat 11/21 South Carolina vs Georgia+16.5
Sat 11/28 South Carolina at Clemson+4.5

Record Prediction: 6 - 6  #46
Schedule Rating:  #18
Future 2027 Schedule

South Carolina's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sun 8/31 South Carolina vs Virginia Tech-8.548.5W 24 - 11UY
Sat 9/6 South Carolina vs South Carolina State-43.054.0W 38 - 10UN
Sat 9/13 South Carolina vs Vanderbilt-3.048.5L 7 - 31UN
Sat 9/20 South Carolina at Missouri+10.048.5L 20 - 29OY
Sat 9/27 South Carolina vs Kentucky-5.546.5W 35 - 13OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/11 South Carolina at LSU+8.544.5L 10 - 20UN
Sat 10/18 South Carolina vs Oklahoma+4.542.5L 7 - 26UN
Sat 10/25 South Carolina vs Alabama+11.547.5L 22 - 29OY
Sat 11/1 South Carolina at Ole Miss+12.555.5L 14 - 30UN
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 South Carolina at Texas A&M+16.549.5L 30 - 31OY
Sat 11/22 South Carolina vs Coastal Carolina-24.050.0W 51 - 7OY
Sat 11/29 South Carolina vs Clemson-2.545.5L 14 - 28UN

2025 Schedule Rating:  #11
2025 Record: 4 - 8 (SEC: 1 - 7)
Spread Record 6 - 6 - 0 | O/U 5 - 7


Opponents: 5 Elite, 2 Good, 3 Avg, 0 Bad, 1 Poor
Reg Season Opponents: 5 Elite, 3 Good, 1 Avg, 1 Bad, 1 Poor

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2026 class: 229 points   #23
2025 class: 244 points   #18
2024 class: 240 points   #22
2023 class: 256 points   #16
2022 class: 220 points   #25

Average Class Ranking:   #21
Average Recruiting Points: 238

Four Year Crootin Profile
Consistent CFP Hopefuls
4 Year Class:  #20 - Best:  #16 Worst:  #23



CFB Crootin Averages
SEC Class: 246  #23
Power 4 Class: 224  #23
FBS Class: 188  #69


2021 class: 157 points   #76
2020 class: 250 points   #18
2019 class: 247 points   #17
2018 class: 242 points   #18
2017 class: 228 points   #21

Average Class Ranking:   #30
Average Recruiting Points: 225
 
Transfer Portal Classes
2026 Portal Class  #20 - 24 players, 87 Avg
2025 Portal Class  #15 - 16 players, 88 Avg
2024 Portal Class  #9 - 20 players, 88 Avg
2023 Portal Class  #27 - 11 players, 89 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Transfer Portal Classes
2022 Portal Class  #9 - 9 players, 89 Avg
2021 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
2020 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
2019 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
Offensive Coordinator Kendal Briles (in his first season) #37
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Lanorris Sellers17829361%24371388.3
Lucian Anderson III (Tr)264163%245236.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Lanorris Sellers14927051.826
Matthew Fuller7226023.672
Christian Clark (Tr)5523624.322
Lucian Anderson III (Tr)3013814.675
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Nyck Harbor30618620.680
Nitro Tuggle (Tr)34505414.936
Jayden Sellers22337115.375
DJ Black (Tr)22273212.482
(Tr) - new transfer in 2026

Defensive Coordinator Clayton White (been DC for 3 years) #15
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Justin Okoronkwo634021
Fred Johnson624143
Peyton Williams502102
Shawn Murphy494011
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Caleb Herring (Tr)156462
Dylan Stewart3112462
Drew Collins (Tr)64320
Kelby Collins (Tr)103200
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Vicari Swain281105
Fred Johnson624143
Peyton Williams502102
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 67%  #8
Offense Returning Production: 78%  #1
Defense Returning Production: 56%  #55

Transfer Portal
2026 Portal Class  #20
24 Commits, 87.2 Avg Rating
34% of 2026 Roster from Portal, 25% TY
Team Talent
2026 Talent Rating: 968.00  #18
Offense Talent  #17 | Defense Talent  #21
2025  #24 | 2024  #19 | 2023  #22 | 2022  #20


2026 - 2023 Records
2026 Record: 0 - 0
2026 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0

2025 Record: 4 - 8
2025 Conf Record: 1 - 7
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7

2024 Record: 9 - 4
2024 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6

2023 Record: 5 - 7
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7

Four Year Record: 18 - 19
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 21 - 16 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 9 - 15
2022 - 2019 Records
2022 Record: 8 - 5
2022 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 5

2021 Record: 7 - 6
2021 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 6 - 6 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 7

2020 Record: 2 - 8
2020 Conf Record: 2 - 8
Spread: 3 - 6 - 1 | Totals: 7 - 3

2019 Record: 4 - 8
2019 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8

Eight Year Record: 39 - 46
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 42 - 41 - 2
Eight Year Conference Record: 24 - 37

South Carolina Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2024Citrus Bowl South Carolina vs Illinois-9.550.0L 17 - 21
2022Gator Bowl South Carolina vs Notre Dame+5.050.5L 38 - 45
2021Mayo Bowl South Carolina vs North Carolina+12.557.5W 38 - 21
2018N/A South Carolina vs Virginia-3.554.0L 0 - 28
2017Outback Bowl South Carolina vs Michigan+9.042.5W 26 - 19
2016N/A South Carolina vs South Florida+11.058.0L 39 - 46
Power Ranking Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Offense PPAOffense ExplOffense SuccessOffense Pts Per OppAvg Start FP3rd Down %4th Down %Defense PPADefense ExplDefense SuccessDefense Pts Per OppOpponent FP
2025.1 (109)1.35 (19)37% (118)2.61 (134)26.6 (128)32%50%.09 (30)1.19 (36)42% (67)3.15 (29)29.7 (88)
 Teams                  Offense PPAOffense ExplOffense SuccessOffense Pts Per OppAvg Start FP3rd Down %4th Down %Defense PPADefense ExplDefense SuccessDefense Pts Per OppOpponent FP
2024.22 (48)1.29 (56)44% (58)3.97 (62)30.3 (41)42%50%.08 (15)1.09 (5)42% (73)3.19 (16)27.4 (28)



More Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDs
20251227:5817.732%50%7.357.31.51.85.31.84
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDs
20241328:442042%50%6.253.81.51.76.53.12



Overall Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPPGHomeRoadSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun Rate  Pass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
2025 Offense1222.724.918.537.2% (118)2.61 (134)1.5183371122253.349% (73)50% (63)39% (107)36% (120)20% (130).1 (109)
2025 Defense1222.120.627.541.6% (67)3.15 (29)1.8 - - - - - 51% (86)47% (54)39% (39)44% (106)16% (61).09 (30)
 Teams                  GamesPPGHomeRoadSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun Rate  Pass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
2024 Offense1330.534.727.243.7% (58)3.97 (62)1.5203781752034.458% (15)41% (118)44% (74)44% (42)17% (93).22 (48)
2024 Defense1318.121.612.642.1% (73)3.19 (16)1.7 - - - - - 49% (52)50% (74)45% (93)40% (61)19% (21).08 (15)



Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
2025 Offense1249% (73)39% (107)34111.63.314 (107).09 (81)2.89 (77)62% (124)14% (132)1.07 (30)
2025 Defense1251% (86)39% (39) - - - - -.06 (8)2.7 (31)68% (42)10% (49)0.88 (24)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
2024 Offense1358% (15)44% (74)39.5175.24.425 (41).13 (70)3.01 (73)79% (29)13% (121)0.95 (79)
2024 Defense1349% (52)45% (93) - - - - .03 (23)2.87 (46)69% (43)13% (10)0.73 (4)



Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs     Ints     PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
2025 Offense1250% (63)36% (120)17.428.5225.37.912.913 (121)11 (60).17 (109)1.7 (30)36% (131)24% (127).14 (125)6% (81)1.8 (119)
2025 Defense1247% (54)44% (106) - - - - - - 12 (22).25 (72)1.5 (40)31% (83)29% (68).14 (14)6% (69)1.9 (39)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs     Ints     PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
2024 Offense1341% (118)44% (42)15.523.6202.88.613.120 (58)7 (26).37 (23)1.8 (14)30% (45)32% (61).35 (63)4% (17)2.1 (47)
2024 Defense1350% (74)40% (61) - - - - - - 13 (31).15 (31)1.5 (35)30% (104)29% (49).26 (45)6% (76)2.1 (76)




Overall
Power Rating #30 | SP+ Rating #49
Offense #52 | Defense #24
Coaching staff is #24 in CFB
Net Efficiency #65 Off #91 Def #34
Scoring: 22.7 - 22.1 | Scoring Margin: (0.6)
One Score Games '25: 0-2 (10-9 under S.B.)
Record Prediction 6 - 6 #46

5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

Returning Prod
'25 QB LaNorris Sellers returns (New OC)
Returning Starters: 9 (Off: 5) - (Def: 4)
Proj Portal Starters: 10 (Off: 9) - (Def: 1)
Exp'd Depth: 9 (Off: 3) - (Def: 6)
Returning Production: 67% #8
Offense: 78% #1 | Defense: 56% #55
OL Prod: 95% #6, 2 starters, 0 exp'd depth
OL Snaps: 6570 #1 | From Portal: 5138 #1
Rush Prod: 71% #51 | Rec Prod: 80% #29
Front Seven: 59% #45- Secondary: 52% #67

Roster
Team Talent #18 Blue Chips: 39% #18
Offense Talent #17 Defense Talent #21
Portal Class #20 - 24 players, 87 Avg
Crootin: '26 Class #23 - 4 YR Class: #20
Talent: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
34% of Roster from Portal, 25% TY
40 New Players, 40% of '26 Roster #83
OC: Kendal Briles #37 - in his first season
DC: Clayton White #15 - been DC for 3 years


2026 Schedule
Vegas Win Total Not Available Yet
Schedule Rating: 104 #18
Opps: Elite: 5, Good: 2, Avg: 3, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
2025 Record: 4 - 8 (6 - 6 - 0) (SEC: 1 - 7)
2024 Record: 9 - 4 (9 - 4 - 0) (SEC: 5 - 3)
4 Yr Record: (18 - 19) | 8 Yr Record: (39 - 46)

Notes
New OC Briles is an upgrade, but how much?
QB Sellers back. Regressed LY & ran a lot less
RB1 unclear. 3 portals, Clark (Tex) best option?
WR big boost w/ Tuggle, Harbor back. Have depth
OL added portal 7 starters + 2 return. Big upgrade
Most OL snaps played in CFB w all the adds

Roster Data
32 players have played Starter level snaps
Starting Rotation Exp: 19 on Off, 13 on Def
Senior/Gr starters: 2 (9.1%) (Off: 1, Def: 1)
Upperclass Starters Back: 7 of 22 (31.8%)
Upperclass Two-Deep Back: 14 of 44 (31.8%)
Upperclass on Roster: 47.3%(53 of 112)


 
Top '26 Portal Adds
Jacarrius Peak (OT) – 4★ - Rating: .94
Tomiwa Durojaiye (DL) – 4★ - Rating: .93
Caleb Herring (EDGE) – 3★ - Rating: .89
Christian Clark (RB) – 3★ - Rating: .89
Emmanuel Poku (IOL) – 3★ - Rating: .88
Kelby Collins (DL) – 3★ - Rating: .88
Nitro Tuggle (WR) – 3★ - Rating: .87
Seth Smith (OT) – 3★ - Rating: .87


Top Players on Roster
(T) Jacarrius Peak - A- Block Grade
(G) Emmanuel Poku - B- Block Grade
(T) Seth Smith - A- Block Grade
(T) Ebubedike Nnabugwu - B Block Grade
(T) Ebubedike Nnabugwu - B Block Grade
(QB) LaNorris Sellers - 2437 Yds, 13 TD
(S) Peyton Williams - 2 Int, 2 Pd
(LB) Justin Okoronkwo - 63 Tac, 4 TFL

Top '26 Incoming Recruits
Darius Gray (IOL) – 4★ (.98) VA
J'Zavien Currence (S) – 4★ (.96) SC
Aiden Harris (DL) – 4★ (.96) NC
Julian Walker (EDGE) – 4★ (.96) SC
Landon Duckworth (QB) – 4★ (.94) AL
Zyon Guiles (IOL) – 4★ (.94) SC
Sequel Patterson (ATH) – 4★ (.91) SC
Noah Clark (DL) – 4★ (.91) NC

 
4 Year Overall
2026 SP+ Overall:  #49 - Power Rating:  #30
2025 SP+ Overall:  #49 - Power Rating:  #32
2024 SP+ Overall:  #14 - Power Rating:  #11
2023 SP+ Overall:  #54

#54 #13 #41 #40

4 Year Offense
2026 SP+ Offense:  #86 - Power Rating:  #52
2025 SP+ Offense:  #86 - Power Rating:  #49
2024 SP+ Offense:  #35 - Power Rating:  #65
2023 SP+ Offense:  #58

#58 #50 #68 #69

4 Year Defense
2026 SP+ Defense:  #31 - Power Rating:  #24
2025 SP+ Defense:  #31 - Power Rating:  #20
2024 SP+ Defense:  #13 - Power Rating:  #13
2023 SP+ Defense:  #60

#60 #13 #26 #28