Gamecock Nation, buckle up — we’re diving into the 3 BIGGEST Breakout players for 2025. These aren't just players — they’re about to be household names in Columbia.

🔥 Jalon Kilgore – Kilgore’s ready to turn SEC quarterbacks into his personal stat line.

💥 Troy Pikes – New to the ‘Cocks but already causing chaos up front. No one fits a more immediate need for the Gamecocks than Pikes.

💪 Michael Smith – Sophomore Tight end may have the biggest upside of all three and is primed for a big year replacing Josh Simon.

We’re breaking down why these three players are about to explode — and why 2025 could be a very fun year in Williams-Brice. Let’s ride. 🐔

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South Carolina's 2025 baseball season comes to an end. The Gamecocks fall 11-3 to Florida at the SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover. The first year of the Paul Mainieri era ends with a losing record and the worst SEC record in program history. So, what happens now?

South Carolina Softball is headed to Supers! The Gamecocks were DOMINANT in regionals outscoring their opponents 16-2 and advanced to Super Regionals against UCLA! We talk about the INCREDIBLE first year for Ashley Chastain as head coach. But, we also discuss whether or not the success of the softball team is even more detrimental to the lack of success to the baseball team.