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- Pick/market: The Verdict: What 3-0 really means for South Carolina South Carolina football superfan Chris Paschal writes a weekly column during the season for GamecockCentral called “The Verdict.” Chris is a lawyer at Goings Law...

- Pick/market: Official line is Peak and Stewart had a good week of practice and are probable .

- Pick/market: Segment Four: — Right now, the kickers are improving each and every day.

- Pick/market: That game last year against SC State was way worse.

- Pick/market: Could be an interesting week at practice personnel wise at some positions… South Carolina Football Quick Hitters | Barnyard Bits South Carolina Football Quick Hitters following the Gamecocks' 45-9 win against Towson on Saturday...

- South Carolina nickels Gerald Kilgore and Quay'Sheed Scott have each played 47 snaps. Scott has 35 coverage snaps and a 74.8 PFF coverage grade, nearly 14 points above Kilgore, who has 24 coverage snaps. The writer sees Scott as stronger in coverage and Kilgore as better against the run; no permanent starter change is announced. - J'Zavien Currence and David Bucey have comparable PFF coverage grades, with Bucey playing 12 more coverage snaps. The writer favors continuing that defensive-back rotation while keeping Peyton Williams on the field more consistently. Those are recommendations based on early usage, not a new coaching directive. - The column identifies repeated drops by South Carolina receivers Mazeo Bennett Jr. and Nyck Harbor in the first two games. It argues for more Sequel Patterson and Donovan Murph snaps while retaining Harbor's downfield role. The catching concern is the writer's observation; the suggested receiver changes are not an announced rotation. - South Carolina running back Matt Fuller has impressed the writer as a runner but has also put the ball on the ground. The column advocates a quick substitution after another fumble and notes capable alternatives. It does not report that the staff has benched Fuller or changed the running-back order. - Dayne Arnett and Shedrick Sarratt Jr. have shared South Carolina's right-tackle work and receive a positive early assessment in the column. The writer wants Darius Gray, Emmanuel Poku and Jacarrius Peak on the field but leaves their eventual alignment unresolved. The piece does not announce a settled five-man offensive line.

- Injury: South Carolina listed EDGE Dylan Stewart and OT Jacarrius Peak both as probable on Wednesday for its SEC opener against Mississippi State.

- Injury: "In regards to Lucian, our third-team quarterback, his isn't long-term, should get him back next week.

- Injury: Rather than give yet another injury update on the status of the much-anticipated returns of South Carolina EDGE Dylan Stewart and OT Jacarrius Peak, head coach Shane Beamer on Tuesday directed fans and media...

- Injury: On Wednesday evening, South Carolina EDGE Dylan Stewart and Jacarrius Peak were listed as probable on the SEC Student-Athlete Availability report for the conference opener on Saturday.

- QB: He’s a good QB, but itll be interesting to see how he handles the toughest environment he’s had to play in in his career.

- Pick/market: A lot more on WR than QB.

- QB: all of those things should be questions they’ll face on Saturday

- South Carolina coach Shane Beamer expects Dylan Stewart and Jacarrius Peak to play against Mississippi State, provided there are no late setbacks. Both were listed as probable Wednesday, and Beamer said Thursday that they had practiced well and were trending toward availability. - South Carolina starting center Carter Miller was questionable Wednesday after a back injury kept him out of the second half against Towson. Beamer said Thursday that Miller was moving to probable and that he believed Miller would be available Saturday; that remains a coach's expectation rather than confirmation of game participation. - South Carolina third-string quarterback Lucian Anderson III will miss Saturday, with Beamer targeting next week for his return. Defensive back Jalewis Solomon is also out; Beamer described that issue as short-term and hoped for a return next week or the following week. Neither return date is guaranteed. - South Carolina receiver Jayden Sellers and offensive lineman Josiah Thompson remain out for the season. Linebacker AJ Holloway was also listed out for Saturday, but this report does not provide a return timetable for him.

- South Carolina has forced one turnover through two games, Kosci Barnes' opening-game interception. Shane Beamer calls that disappointing, while coordinator Clayton White says he is not yet concerned as long as the unit plays sound defense, pointing to 11 forced punts. Their differing emphasis does not establish that the overall defense is struggling. - Beamer says South Carolina specifically addressed takeaways in Tuesday practice before Mississippi State, emphasizing punches, strips, interception opportunities and pursuit. White stresses correct positioning and timing when breaking on the ball or quarterback. This is a confirmed practice emphasis, not evidence turnovers will increase in the next game or an announced coverage change.

- For South Carolina, Beamer made front-four pressure the key matchup requirement: his defensive line must beat one-on-one blocks and affect Taylor without leaving defensive backs covering fast receivers indefinitely. He did not announce a new blitz-heavy plan or personnel change; the stated concern is allowing a clean pocket.

- Defensive coordinator Clayton White said Dylan Stewart is gradually doing more each day as he works back, but would not assign a recovery percentage. He described return-to-play decisions as a shared medical and coaching process. This is progress toward availability, not confirmation of clearance, a start or a specific snap count. - South Carolina has one takeaway through two games. White emphasized positioning, pursuit and attacking the ball rather than promising an immediate turnover rebound. Mississippi State's wide formations stretch coverage away from the box, increasing the importance of sound linebacker run/pass assignments and pressure that does not surrender easy throws into space. - White described a quarterback spy as a situational tradeoff: it can free rushers and close crossing routes, but removes a defender from other coverage duties. He also discussed linebackers adding to the rush when their assigned back or tight end stays in protection. These are available tools, not a confirmed every-down plan against Mississippi State. - White said practicing against South Carolina's offense provides familiarity with the offensive family Mississippi State uses, but tempo, receiver splits and line details differ. He cautioned that pressure opportunities against Kent State, including longer-developing throws and rollouts, should not automatically be expected against a quicker-decision quarterback.

- South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer will meet with the media following Tuesday’s practice as the Gamecocks prepare to open conference play Saturday at home against Mississippi State.

- OL: After two warmups with varying degree of success, stuff gets real on Saturday afternoon.

- LB: I wouldn't rule that out on Hay, but don't have any information just yet pointing to that.

- OL: Beamer was asked on his call-in show Thursday about what the plan was for Darius Gray, once Peak was back in there.

- OL: Offensive line coach Randy Clements has brought with him to South Carolina over two decades of experience and a mentality shift.

- KICKER: GamecockCentral's Jack Veltri shares his grades for South Carolina's offense, defense, special teams and coaching after the Towson win.

- Offense: South Carolina Football Drops the Ball Against Towson South Carolina football were able to soundly defeat Towson despite multiple offensive miscues and dropped passes.

- DL: Still remember watching the film of his first game and thinking, "Maybe the ODU OTs are just putrid, but I don't think an edge rusher in his first college game is supposed to make...

- Swain also blocked an extra point after Towson’s lone touchdown, a 23-yard pass to Aaron Enterline in the third quarter. - Towson (0-3) struggled to move the ball against the swarming South Carolina defense. - The Tigers managed just 203 yards, just 21 on the ground.

- Intel: Nah, I don't have any concern at this point over Vicari.

- Intel: South Carolina and the College Football Playoff after Week 2 The South Carolina Gamecocks need to start winning games against the better teams on their schedule.

- Intel: Wednesdays with Wes: This one feels big-time It's time for SEC football, and this one feels massive for South Carolina.