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South Carolina Gamecocks Increase Backup QB Reps Amid Sellers Struggles
Confirmed
In Short: Sources close to the South Carolina Gamecocks report that backup quarterback Cutter Woods has been receiving more first-team reps this week, a move that could indicate a shift in the team's quarterback strategy.
According to ESPN, Woods took nearly a quarter of the team's first-team snaps earlier in the week, a tangible change that reflects the coaching staff's willingness to replace starting quarterback LaNorris Sellers if his performance does not improve.
Sellers, who remains the starter, has struggled this season, completing only 62.1% of his passes, the second-worst percentage among SEC quarterbacks. He has thrown six touchdowns but also four interceptions, the third-highest total in the conference.
The Gamecocks' decision to increase Woods' reps comes as the team prepares for Saturday's home game against Kentucky. South Carolina is currently 0-2 in SEC play and looking to turn their season around.
Despite his strong performance as a freshman, Sellers has not met expectations in his second season. His regression was a key factor in the firing of offensive coordinator Mike Shula and the hiring of Kendal Briles.
South Carolina leads the SEC in rushing, and Sellers has shown promise in the run game under Briles. However, his passing game has been inconsistent, leading to the increased focus on Woods.
The coaching staff's message to Sellers is clear: he must improve his play or risk losing his starting position to Woods.
While Sellers' performance against Alabama was notable, his recent struggles have put his position in jeopardy, with the team now preparing for the possibility of a change at quarterback.
What's confirmed
- According to ESPN, Woods took nearly a quarter of the team's first-team snaps earlier in the week, a tangible change that reflects the coaching staff's willingness to replace starting quarterback LaNorris Sellers if his performance does not improve.
- Sellers, who remains the starter, has struggled this season, completing only 62.1% of his passes, the second-worst percentage among SEC quarterbacks. He has thrown six touchdowns but also four interceptions, the third-highest total in the conference.
- The Gamecocks' decision to increase Woods' reps comes as the team prepares for Saturday's home game against Kentucky. South Carolina is currently 0-2 in SEC play and looking to turn their season around.
- Despite his strong performance as a freshman, Sellers has not met expectations in his second season. His regression was a key factor in the firing of offensive coordinator Mike Shula and the hiring of Kendal Briles.
- South Carolina leads the SEC in rushing, and Sellers has shown promise in the run game under Briles. However, his passing game has been inconsistent, leading to the increased focus on Woods.
- The coaching staff's message to Sellers is clear: he must improve his play or risk losing his starting position to Woods.
- While Sellers' performance against Alabama was notable, his recent struggles have put his position in jeopardy, with the team now preparing for the possibility of a change at quarterback.
What's still developing
- Sources: Gamecocks send message to QB Sellers, give more reps to backup | ESPN La Crosse 105.5 You are using an outdated browser.
- South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers riddled Alabama's pas dDespite being a dangerous running threat, Sellers did not do much on the ground in that game.
- In his first season as South Carolina's starter, Sellers was so good in 2024 that the Football Writers Association named him college football's Freshman Offensive Player of the Year.