Two Gamecock starters unlikely to play this week vs. Vanderbilt
In the wake of South Carolina’s 38-10 win over SC State on Saturday, the concern was the health of the Gamecocks (2-0).
A number of USC starters went down with injuries and didn’t finish the game. Afterward, Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer said, “It’s not good.”
A day later, after No. 11 South Carolina was able to do further evaluation, Beamer was saying he was optimistic that almost everyone would be good to play against Vanderbilt (2-0) on Saturday.
On Wednesday, the Gamecocks had to submit their first student-athlete availability report of the year.
For those unfamiliar: Last season, the SEC implemented something similar to the NFL’s injury report, where coaches have to provide the status for student-athletes on the Wednesday before a conference game.
It is supposed to provide more clarity to fans about who is actually going to play every week.
Here’s who appreared on South Carolina’s availity report this week:
Probable
- DB Brandon Cisse
- DB Vicari Swain
- DB Jaquel Holman
Doubtful
- DB Judge Collier
- TE Brady Hunt
Of the pair of doubtful Gamecocks, Collier was injured in the opener against Virginia Tech and was later seen with a brace on his knee. He was still on crutches as of Saturday.
And Hunt, injured during the S.C. State game, was the one player Beamer did not seem optimistic about.
This story was originally published September 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM.
