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LaNorris Sellers Nearing Deal to Return to South Carolina for 2026

South Carolina is preparing a Kendal Briles–led offense tailored to the dual‑threat quarterback.

COLUMBIA, SC - OCTOBER 22: A detail view the SEC logo painted on the field for the South Carolina Gamecocks' football game against the Massachusetts Minutemen at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 22, 2016 in Columbia, South Carolina.
Nov 29, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Lanorris Sellers (16) passes against the Clemson Tigers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Nov 29, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Lanorris Sellers (16) passes under pressure from Clemson Tigers defensive end T.J. Parker (3) in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Overview

  • ESPN reports Sellers is close to an agreement to play his redshirt junior season in 2026 after informing staff he will not enter the 2026 NFL Draft.
  • Kendal Briles has been hired as offensive coordinator and said the scheme will be built to fit Sellers’ strengths if he is under center.
  • Shane Beamer also added Randy Clements and Stan Drayton to overhaul an offense that sputtered in 2025, when South Carolina went 4-8 and allowed 43 sacks.
  • If finalized, the decision would remove a top quarterback from the transfer and draft calculus and provide continuity before the portal window opens Jan. 2.
  • Pro Football Rumors says an NIL agreement is in place to keep Sellers at South Carolina for 2026, a detail other outlets have not independently confirmed.