FINAL PREVIEW: Why South Carolina Could Win 9+ Games in 2026

South Carolina football is finally here, and could the Gamecocks be one of the SEC’s biggest surprises in 2026?Chris Marler is joined by Pick Six Previews founder Brett Ciancia to break down Shane Beamer’s 2026 South Carolina team, including the impact of new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles, expectations for LaNorris Sellers, major changes along the offensive line and just how high the ceiling could be for the Gamecocks this season.Brett explains why South Carolina’s offensive line could make one of the biggest jumps in college football after finishing near the bottom of the country statistically last season. Plus, could an improved offense, another strong defense and one of South Carolina’s most manageable SEC schedules in years create a path to nine or even ten wins?Chris also dives into an eye-opening Pick Six Previews stat showing South Carolina ranks 12th among Power Four programs in player development, and why it’s time for the Gamecocks to turn NFL talent into more wins on Saturdays.Plus, we preview South Carolina vs. Kent State and discuss whether the Gamecocks and Kendal Briles’ new offense could put 50+ points on the board in Week 1.Topics include: LaNorris Sellers, Kendal Briles, Shane Beamer, South Carolina’s offensive line, Dylan Stewart, Nyck Harbor, SEC schedule, Gamecocks NFL Draft talent, Kent State preview and 2026 South Carolina football predictions.GO HERE TO ORDER PICK SIX PREVIEWS 2026 PRESEASON MAGAZINE https://www.picksixpreviews.com/storeSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSIndeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon.FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)SUBSCRIBE to Locked On Gamecocks for daily South Carolina Gamecocks football coverage all season long!#SouthCarolina #Gamecocks #SouthCarolinaFootball #SEC #SECfootball #LaNorrisSellers #ShaneBeamer #CollegeFootballFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTubeLocked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollegeFollow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.