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Is it time to buy stock in South Carolina football? 📈🐔

Chris Marler is joined by college football analyst J.D. Pickell for an in-depth conversation about Shane Beamer, LaNorris Sellers and what could be ahead for the South Carolina Gamecocks in 2026.

One of the biggest questions: If you had to buy stock in South Carolina or Clemson for the next three years, which program would you choose? Pickell makes his choice — and explains why he believes there could be more uncertainty surrounding Clemson than people realize.

The guys also break down South Carolina's 2026 schedule, why the Mississippi State matchup could be one of the most important games of the season, and what the Gamecocks need to accomplish early before the schedule gets tougher.

Plus, Pickell explains why he's so bullish on LaNorris Sellers. Unlike some of the other highly touted quarterbacks around college football, Sellers isn't simply a projection anymore. We've already seen the physical ability, athleticism and playmaking upside on the field. So just how high is the ceiling for Sellers and South Carolina in 2026?

Also discussed:

📈 Why J.D. Pickell is buying South Carolina stock over Clemson
🐔 The long-term outlook for Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks
🐅 Questions surrounding Clemson's future
🏈 South Carolina's biggest games in 2026
🚨 Why Mississippi State could be a can't-lose game
⭐ LaNorris Sellers' massive ceiling
📊 Why preseason rankings shouldn't worry Gamecock fans
🔥 What South Carolina must prove this season
🎙️ J.D. Pickell's expectations for the Gamecocks

Can South Carolina take a major step forward in 2026? And is the future in Columbia actually brighter than the one at Clemson?

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