Sellers Named AP National Player of the Week

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers earned the honor after a 42-25 road win over Oklahoma.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football

Sellers Named AP National Player of the Week

LaNorris Sellers was named AP national player of the week for Week 9 of the season. He passed for 301 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 96 yards and two touchdowns as South Carolina defeated Oklahoma 42-25.

Why it matters

The award recognizes a standout individual performance in a key Southeastern Conference game, highlighting South Carolina's offensive production and its recent run of success. Sellers's dual-threat output of 397 yards of total offense, a career high, underscores his growing role as the Gamecocks' starter.

Sellers totaled 397 yards of offense, a career high, including 301 passing and 96 rushing yards against Oklahoma. He leads SEC quarterbacks with 75 rushing yards per game and averages 6.2 yards per carry.

The players

LaNorris Sellers

Sellers is a quarterback for South Carolina, now in his third year as the starter.

South Carolina Gamecocks

The University of South Carolina's football program competes in the Southeastern Conference.

The details

Sellers, South Carolina's third-year starting quarterback, threw an 84-yard pass to DJ Black and a 79-yard pass to Mazeo Bennett Jr. as the Gamecocks built a 35-10 lead. He also broke five runs of 10 or more yards and has thrown eight touchdowns and rushed for five during South Carolina's three-game win streak.

Week 9 of the season: Sellers is named AP national player of the week.
November 2, 2026: The AP article announcing the honor is published.

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Season Trajectory

Sellers's recognition comes as South Carolina rides a three-game win streak, with his combined passing and rushing output placing him among the Southeastern Conference's most productive quarterbacks. The honor adds national visibility to a Gamecocks offense that has leaned on his arm and legs during the stretch.

Sellers's combined passing and rushing production makes him a significant factor for fantasy rosters that count quarterback rushing yards. His ability to run for 75 yards per game affects how opposing defenses must prepare for South Carolina.

The takeaway

Sellers's performance shows how a quarterback's running ability can alter a game plan as much as his arm. Readers following college football can watch whether his rushing output holds up against Southeastern Conference defenses.