South Carolina is doing something no one else in America is pulling off this offseason — retaining elite, program-changing talent 🔥🐔 While other programs scramble to replace stars lost to the transfer portal, Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks have locked in two five-star cornerstones: quarterback LaNorris Sellers and edge rusher Dylan Stewart. In this episode, we break down why keeping both five-stars is such a massive win for South Carolina, how it separates the Gamecocks from the rest of the country this offseason, and what it says about the culture, NIL strategy, and long-term vision in Columbia. Sellers gives South Carolina stability, upside, and star power at the most important position in college football, while Stewart anchors a defense built to compete in the SEC. Retention like this isn’t normal in today’s college football — and South Carolina is setting the standard. 👉 Why South Carolina’s retention strategy matters 👉 What keeping two five-stars means for 2026 and beyond 👉 How Shane Beamer is winning the offseason differently Subscribe for more South Carolina football, SEC analysis, and transfer portal breakdowns 🏈🔥 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @verndumbquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542

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South Carolina made a major statement in the transfer portal on Sunday, landing four new commitments, including three players in the trenches on the offensive and defensive line. Head coach Shane Beamer continues to reshape the Gamecocks’ roster with proven, physical talent where it matters most, building depth, experience, and toughness up front. In this video, we break down each addition, why the offensive and defensive line upgrades are so important for South Carolina’s 2026 outlook, and how Beamer is clearly winning the portal transaction battle. While players have exited the program, the Gamecocks are replacing them with better, more college-ready talent, flipping the narrative from losses to upgrades. This is smart roster management, long-term vision, and a clear sign that South Carolina is trending up in the SEC. 🔔 Subscribe for more South Carolina football news 👍 Like the video if you like the direction of the roster 💬 Comment your favorite portal addition so far #SouthCarolinaFootball #Gamecocks #TransferPortal #ShaneBeamer #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #CFBPortal #OffensiveLine #DefensiveLine Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @verndumbquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542

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South Carolina is on a transfer portal heater, and Shane Beamer is the reason why. In just three days, Beamer and the Gamecocks signed eight transfer portal additions, causing South Carolina’s transfer portal class ranking to jump an incredible 47 spots nationally. What once looked like a slow start has quickly turned into one of the most aggressive portal surges in the country. In this video, we break down how South Carolina Gamecocks flipped the narrative, why the timing of these additions matters, and how Beamer’s roster-building strategy is paying off at a critical point in the offseason. From roster balance to culture fits, South Carolina is proving it can reload fast when it matters most. If you’re wondering how the Gamecocks suddenly became one of the biggest movers in the transfer portal rankings, this is the breakdown you don’t want to miss. 👉 Subscribe for more South Carolina football updates, transfer portal news, and SEC coverage. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @vern_funquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542

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