During the 2023 season, South Carolina had one of the worst rushing offenses in recent years. But through four games this season, the bolstered offensive line and senior running back Raheim “Rocket” Sanders have completely shifted that narrative.
Last year, the Gamecocks ended the season averaging 85.1 rushing yards per game, the lowest total of any school in the SEC. South Carolina also logged 2.8 yards per carry as a team, and former running back Mario Anderson, the team’s leading rusher, scored just three touchdowns in 12 games. The Gamecocks were forced to rely heavily on its air attack, causing the team to finish fourth in the SEC at 278.0 yards per game.
In just four games, South Carolina’s running game has completely flipped the script from last year and become an integral part of the team’s offense. …