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South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said after the 2026 opener that Donovan Murph, Lex Cyrus and Malik Clark had earned increased receiver reps, while identifying Nyck Harbor, Mazeo Bennett Jr. and DJ Black as the starters with Nitro Tuggle immediately behind them.

South Carolina running back Jabree Coleman strengthened his case for work in a heavily rotated backfield with 77 yards and two touchdowns on four carries against Kent State, and Beamer also praised his special-teams contribution.

South Carolina's Beamer identified Jamian Risher Jr. as a dependable fourth linebacker after the opener and praised reserve safeties Kendall Daniels Jr. and J'Zavien Currence, providing specific depth options behind the defensive starters.

South Carolina freshman defensive lineman Julian Walker earned Beamer's praise for playing beyond his experience level in the opener, adding another developmental option in the team's heavily rotated front without an announced promotion.