South Carolina, NC State Aim for 2025 Football Rebound

As the 2025 college football season approaches, both South Carolina and NC State are aiming to improve after mixed results in 2024. South Carolina features three preseason All-SEC selections, led by first-team quarterback Sellers and promising underclassmen like Stewart, hoping to turn potential into on-field success. NC State is focused on rebounding with a combination of veteran leadership, transfer talent, and fresh recruits, particularly highlighting an overhauled offensive line anchored by Anthony Carter Jr. and Jacarrius Peak to protect new starting quarterback CJ Bailey. Defensive lineman Brandon Cleveland and running back Hollywood Smothers are seen as key contributors for the Wolfpack. Both teams are emphasizing cohesion and competition during camp to maximize development. Their seasons will depend on how well returning and new talent can work together to achieve improved records.