New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers is set to return for the 2026 season, delivering a win for the Gamecocks amid offseason changes. Notably, Sellers is nearing a deal to stay in Columbia for his redshirt junior year.

The 6-foot-3, 245-pound dual-threat QB ranks No. 3 on Mel Kiper's top quarterback prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft. Many expected him to test the transfer portal starting January 2 or declare early for the pros. Instead, Sellers has told coaches he plans to come back, with a deal expected soon.

This decision stabilizes the program after a tough 2025. The Gamecocks finished 4-8, starting ranked No. 13 in preseason polls, but struggling offensively, they ranked No. 104 nationally in scoring. Sel...