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With Arthur Smith calling plays, Ohio State’s running backs are ranked ninth nationally, setting the stage for a pivotal 2026 season.
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With Arthur Smith calling plays, Ohio State’s running backs are ranked ninth nationally, setting the stage for a pivotal 2026 season.

Sam Williams‑Dixon, a former Ohio State running back who transferred to the University of South Carolina, was arrested on multiple charges, released on bond, and subsequently dismissed from the Gamecocks by head coach Shane Beamer.

Two recent Gamecocks acquisitions have been arrested, leading to dismissals and a reshaped running back corps for the upcoming season.

A University of South Carolina football player was arrested for breaking into multiple vehicles and stealing high‑value items, leading to charges, a bond release and an indefinite suspension.
A University of South Carolina football player and his brother were taken into custody after a week‑long series of vehicle break‑ins in Columbia, facing larceny and conspiracy charges. Video surveillance helped police recover the stolen items, and both were released on $150,000 bonds.

Sam Williams‑Dixon, a former Ohio State football player who transferred to the University of South Carolina, was arrested on multiple charges related to vehicle break‑ins and theft, and has been suspended from the Gamecocks football program pending a court date on August 28.
South Carolina Gamecocks have placed transfer running back Sam Williams-Dixon on indefinite suspension following his arrest on June 13. He faces multiple charges including breaking into a motor vehicle, criminal conspiracy and grand larceny. The university cited its athletic department policy as the basis for the suspension, pending further investigation.