Episode Details

South Carolina football is officially back! Chris Marler breaks down the Gamecocks’ 2026 season opener against Kent State and the biggest things he wants to see from Shane Beamer’s team in Week 1 at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Can LaNorris Sellers and the new Kendal Briles offense make an immediate statement? Chris explains why South Carolina should be looking for 50+ points, 500 yards of offense and a dominant performance against Kent State. Plus, what should Gamecock fans expect without Dylan Stewart and Jacarrius Peak, and which questions still need answers before SEC play begins?

It’s finally GAME WEEK in Columbia. What would a convincing South Carolina win look like — and could Saturday bring the perfect combination of a Gamecocks win and a Clemson loss?

Topics include: South Carolina vs. Kent State, LaNorris Sellers, Kendal Briles’ offense, Shane Beamer, the Gamecocks offensive line, Week 1 expectations and the start of the 2026 South Carolina football season.

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