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South Carolina vs Arkansas predictions, will LaNorris Sellers play, win 5th straight?

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No. 24 South Carolina football will go to Arkansas seeking its fifth straight win in Week 11.

The Gamecocks (6-3, 4-3 SEC) will face Arkansas (3-6, 1-5) at Razorback Stadium on Nov. 14 (7:45 p.m. ET, SEC Network).

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South Carolina could be without star quarterback LaNorris Sellers, who was listed as questionable on the initial injury report after suffering an ankle injury in the win over Texas A&M. Coach Shane Beamer said he expects Sellers to be able to play.

Sellers was able to return for the second half and lead South Carolina to a comeback win over the Aggies, running in a 41-yard touchdown to ice the game with less than two minutes to play.

The Gamecocks improved to No. 17 in the College Football Playoff rankings.

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LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina football quarterback for Gamecocks, Shane Beamer

Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) rushes for a 74-yard gain against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

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Arkansas suffered a 26-23 loss at Auburn in Week 10 on a late field goal. The Razorbacks have one SEC win in coach Ryan Silverfield’s first season, a 31-21 decision at Vanderbilt.

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It is the first time the two teams will meet since 2022, when South Carolina traveled to Fayetteville for a 44-30 loss in its SEC opener. The Gamecocks finished that season with a loss to Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl.

Here is the Greenville News‘ prediction for how the game will go.

South Carolina vs Arkansas prediction

South Carolina managed to continue its win streak against Texas A&M, but it was plagued with injuries. If Sellers is out, the Gamecocks will have to find a way to replace the team’s leading rusher and passer.

One of Sellers’ top options could also miss the Arkansas game. Star receiver Nyck Harbor, who has 404 yards and three touchdowns on 24 catches, was also listed as questionable on the injury report.

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If Sellers can’t play, Beamer will need to navigate the game with sophomore Cutter Woods, who has thrown 17 passes as Sellers’ backup this season.

Fortunately for Beamer, the Gamecocks should be able to rely on their defense against an Arkansas offense that ranks last in the SEC across multiple statistical categories.

In his first season at the helm, Silverfield’s offensive unit is last in the league in scoring, total yardage and yards per play.

The Razorbacks are 14th in rushing yards per game, 12th in passing yards per game and are tied with Vanderbilt for the fewest passing touchdowns (9) despite ranking third in attempted passes. Arkansas and Texas A&M are the only SEC schools completing less than 60% of their passes.

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South Carolina vs Arkansas scouting report

Why South Carolina has an advantage: Arkansas’ defense has had a better year than its offense, but its run defense still ranks near the bottom of the league. The Razorbacks allow 4.58 yards per rushing attempt, the worst mark in the SEC. If Sellers plays, the Gamecocks rushing attack, which ranks third in the SEC, should be able to dominate the Razorbacks’ defensive front.

If Sellers is out, things get more complicated on offense. Still, the Gamecocks should be able to do enough on defense against Arkansas’ struggling offense to secure a win.

Why Arkansas has an advantage: If Sellers does not play, South Carolina will be without its two best rushers, including running Matt Fuller, who got injured in Week 9 vs Oklahoma. That could help take some pressure off the Razorbacks’ defense, which has fared much better against the pass than it has against the run.

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In his brief appearances this season, Woods has not been utilized as a runner in the way Sellers has. If Woods is under center, the Gamecocks may have to drop back in the pass game more often, which would benefit the Razorbacks.

South Carolina vs Arkansas injury report

South Carolina:

  • WR Nitro Tuggle – Questionable

  • WR Nyck Harbor – Questionable

  • DB J’Zavien Currence – Questionable

  • QB LaNorris Sellers – Questionable

  • WR Jayden Sellers – Out

  • RB Matt Fuller – Out

  • EDGE Kobby Sakyi-Prah – Out

  • OL Josiah Thompson – Out

  • OL Dayne Arnett – Out

  • OL Seth Smith – Out

Arkansas:

  • DL Quincy Rhodes Jr. – Probable

  • DB Braydon Lee – Out

  • TE Maddox Lassiter – Out

South Carolina vs Arkansas score prediction

South Carolina 34, Arkansas 21: Beamer has said he expects Sellers to play against Arkansas. Assuming that Sellers does, South Carolina should be able to dispatch Arkansas without much trouble. Playing hurt against a Texas A&M defense that ranks one spot ahead of the Razorbacks, Sellers finished with 251 passing yards, a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown. The Gamecocks should carry a five-game win streak into a Week 12 showdown with top-ranked Georgia.

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Reach Owen Hewitt at ohewitt@gannett.com and on the X platform @oyounothing.

This article originally appeared on Greenville News: South Carolina vs Arkansas predictions, will LaNorris Sellers play, win 5th straight?

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