Missouri football’s SEC opener in 2025 could be an early tone-setter.
The Tigers host South Carolina in Week 4 of the college football season, as the Gamecocks arrive to play on Faurot Field on Sept. 20.
South Carolina finished last season 9-4 with a Citrus Bowl loss to Illinois, which followed a run of six straight wins — including a dramatic late win over Mizzou in Columbia, South Carolina — to close the regular season and enter the periphery of the College Football Playoff conversation.
Both teams enter 2025 back in that discussion: CFP hopefuls, but perhaps more on the outside looking in than the reverse.
So how will this September test play out?
The Tribune is analyzing the offseason of each of Mizzou’s 2025 opponents to get you up to speed with the new rosters and coaching staff changes after a busy offseason.
Here’s what to know about South Carolina in 2025, including key additions, coaching changes and playmakers to keep an eye on when the Gamecocks come to CoMo after a thriller last season:
Who are opposing names to know when Missouri football hosts South Carolina?
Quarterback: LaNorris Sellers is likely to find himself as a projected Day 1 NFL Draft pick next year, as he returns for an encore after a stellar first season as South Carolina’s starter. He threw for 2,534 yards, 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions last season, adding 674 yards and seven scores on the ground.
Offensive playmaker: Rahsul Faison will be an intriguing addition at running back for South Carolina … if he’s allowed to play. The Utah State transfer has hired an attorney and has applied for a waiver from the NCAA for eligibility. As of Wednesday, June 4, the Gamecocks still have no answer.
Faison began college in 2019 but grayshirted at Marshall,…
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