The 2026 college football season is fast approaching, with South Carolina’s camp set to open in less than a month. The Gamecocks are preparing for a year that will see a dramatically reshaped roster, as offseason movement through the transfer portal has already begun to reshape the team’s composition.
Where the Gamecocks’ talent is headed
While the program will retain its garnet and black identity, the lineup will be peppered with new faces. Several key contributors have decided to pursue new opportunities elsewhere, and each has found a landing spot among a diverse array of programs across the country.
Quarterback Air Noland is slated to join the Memphis Tigers, while wide receiver Vandrevius Jacobs will head to the Miami Hurricanes and fellow receiver Brian Rowe is headed to the UCLA Bruins. The exodus also includes Emazon Littlejohn, who will suit up for the Western Michigan Broncos, and tight end Michael Smith, who chose the Ole Miss Rebels.
The movement isn’t limited to the offensive side of the ball. Offensive linemen such as Boaz Stanley will test themselves at Purdue, Tree Babalade at Nebraska, and Cason Henry at Louisville, while Trovon Baugh commits to Texas A&M. Virginia will welcome Ryan Brubaker, and both Purdue and Nebraska will receive additional interior line talent in Zavion Hardy and Jatavius Shivers.
Some positions remain unsettled. Defensive tackle Chase Kibble, Davonte Miles — who was recently dismissed from USC — and the still‑undecided RJ Newsom are still searching for destinations. On the edge, Jaylen Brown will bring his pass‑rush skills to LSU, and Desmond Umeozulu will bolster Alabama’s front line.
Linebacker Taeshawn Alston is headed to North Carolina Central, and Jaron Willis will join the Kansas Jayhawks. In the secondary, Myles Norwood will return to Louisville, while kicker/punter Peyton Argent will head to South Alabama. The full picture is still coming together, and fans are encouraged to follow the conversation on The Insiders Forum.