South Carolina’s Depth Chart Mystery Before Virginia Tech Opener
The buildup to South Carolina’s 2025 season opener against Virginia Tech came with a bit of intrigue. Head coach Shane Beamer decided not to release a traditional two-deep depth chart ahead of Sunday’s game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta—a move that mirrors what several other programs across the country have done.
Instead, when the official flip card was distributed, it included Virginia Tech’s depth chart but none for the No. 13-ranked Gamecocks. Beamer teased fans and media with a hint, saying the real answer would be visible during pregame warmups.
“Look out for who’s lining up with the first-team offense, defense, and special teams about 30 minutes before the game,” Beamer explained.
Sure enough, with half an hour to go before kickoff, observers got their first glimpse of South Carolina’s starters as they trotted out for warmups. Here’s how the Gamecocks lined up:
OFFENSE
- QB: LaNorris Sellers
- RB: Oscar Adaway
- TE: Brady Hunt
- WR: Nyck Harbor
- WR: Mazeo Bennett
- WR: Vandrevius Jacobs
- LT: Josiah Thompson
- LG: Rodney Newsome
- C: Boaz Stanley
- RG: Trovon Baugh
- RT: Cason Henry
DEFENSE
- EDGE: Dylan Stewart
- EDGE: Brian Thomas Jr.
- DT: Nick Barrett
- DT: Monkell Goodwine
- MLB: Fred “JayR” Johnson
- WLB: Shawn Murphy
- NICK: Jalon Kilgore
- CB: Brandon Cisse
- CB: Judge Collier
- S: DQ Smith
- S: Peyton Williams
SPECIAL TEAMS
- PK: William Joyce
- KOS: Max Kelley
- P: Mason Love
- LSN: Cole Rasmussen
- H: Mason Love
- Returner: Vicari Swain
It’s worth noting that game-day starters can still vary once the action begins, but Sunday’s warmups offered the clearest look yet at Beamer’s first choices for the season opener.
