South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers Injured After Vanderbilt Targeting Penalty

South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers suffered a significant injury late in the second quarter during their game against Vanderbilt after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from Vanderbilt linebacker Langston Patterson, who was ejected for targeting. Sellers, a key offensive player and preseason Heisman Trophy watchlist candidate, left the game and was seen walking off the field without his helmet, later heading to the locker room. The injury occurred with the Gamecocks trailing 14-7, and Sellers was replaced by sixth-year senior Luke Doty. Although Sellers initially remained on the sideline for a short period, there has been no official update regarding the severity of his injury or his status for upcoming games. South Carolina coach Shane Beamer expressed uncertainty about Sellers' return during halftime, emphasizing the importance of his condition for the team's progression in the SEC and their College Football Playoff hopes. The Gamecocks and their medical staff continue to monitor Sellers' condition closely.