South Carolina football has been inconsistent. Still, under Shane Beamer, the Gamecocks have an identity and steadily claim to be one of the SEC's better programs. They play an entertaining brand of football, and they are primed for a big 2025 season. They are also making strides off the field with some big moves in recruiting , making the excitement around the team palpable.

Four-star running back Amari Thomas from the 2026 recruiting class announced he has committed to play for the Gamecocks. This follows Thomas' decommitting from Florida State, which shocked him because he's a Florida native. The 5-foot-11 and 193-pound committed through a graphic created by On3 Sports' Hayes Fawcett. He also said that their culture differed from his, which immediately stood out.

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