Ethan Sanchez News, Rumors, Updates - South Carolina Gamecocks

Available again Sanchez (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Tennessee.

Impact Sanchez is available and ready to return. However, he's not expected to assume the kicking duties and should stay as the backup behind Malik Orsan.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play moving forward South Carolina's head coach Shane Beamer announced Tuesday that Sanchez (not injury related) is unlikely to play moving forward, Jack Veltri of On3 reports.

Impact Sanchez's availability depends on the NCAA clearing his eligibility, but there have been no updates on that for weeks. When available, he would be South Carolina's primary kicker. That honor has instead gone to Malik Orsan, who has fared well in Sanchez's absence.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Sanchez (not injury related) didn't play in Saturday's 41-34 loss to Mississippi State.

Impact Sanchez is seemingly still dealing with eligibility issues as he missed his third consecutive game. He is expected to be South Carolina's starting kicker, but Malik Orsan earned the start Saturday due to his absence. He will aim to make his season debut at Alabama next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Week 2 Sanchez (not injury related) did not dress for Saturday's game against Towson, KayRacineTV of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Sanchez will miss a second-straight game due to eligibility issues as the Gamecocks host the Tigers on Saturday. The 5-foot-9 senior transfer from Houston is expected to be South Carolina's starting kicker when healthy, but in the meantime, it will be Max Kelley getting another start in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Week 2 Sanchez (not injury related) is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Towson, Jordan Kaye of The State Newspaper reports.

Impact Even though Sanchez is not eligible at the moment, as was the case in Week 1, South Carolina's team expects him to be cleared Saturday. If the senior does gain clearance for this weekend, he is projected to compete for placekicking opportunities and has a legitimate opportunity to earn them because of his ample experience with Old Dominion and Houston.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to South Carolina Sanchez has committed to play for South Carolina for the 2026 season, per On3.com.

Impact Sanchez will join the Gamecocks for the 2026 season following a single season with Houston. The 5-foot-9 senior made 21-of-26 field goal attempts on the year in 2025, making all 43 extra point tries as well. The former Old Dominion transfer will retain a single year of eligibility with South Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Sanchez is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.

Impact It looks like Sanchez is confident that he can log a 2026 season under his belt. The placekicker's availability comes into question because he participated in training camp for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Exploring return to CFB Sanchez is exploring a return to college football, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

Impact Sanchez participated in the 49ers' rookie minicamp but was unable to earn a roster spot. He spent the 2025 collegiate season at Houston, where he converted 21 of his 26 field-goal attempts and all 43 of his extra-point tries.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Weigman throws 4 touchdown passes as Houston beats LSU 38-35 in Texas Bowl

Conner Weigman threw for 236 yards and four touchdowns as Houston rallied from an early 14-point deficit for a 38-35 victory over LSU in the Texas Bowl

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 25 Houston misses late field goal in 17-14 loss to TCU

Josh Hoover threw for 293 yards and two touchdowns and TCU took advantage of No. 25 Houston’s missed field goal in the final minute to beat the Cougars 17-14 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Strong defensive effort leads Houston to tight win over UCF Ethan Sanchez kicked a tiebreaking 22-yard field goal with 2:31 left and the Houston defense allowed just three second-half points as the Co...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Houston's defense holds on to upend UCF 30-27 after late field goal by Ethan Sanchez ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ethan Sanchez made a 22-yard field goal with 2:31 left to give Houston the lead, and Houston's defense held on thanks t...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

College football Week 9: No. 8 Ole Miss to test defense of No. 13 Sooners in 1 of 3 Top 25 SEC games

The Southeastern Conference features all three of the Top 25 matchups during Week 9 of the college football season

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Sanchez's field goal as time runs out lifts Houston over Arizona 31-28

Ethan Sanchez kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired, giving Houston a 31-28 win over Arizona on Saturday

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Houston's Ethan Sanchez boots game-winning 41-yard FG to defeat Arizona

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Conner Weigman passes for 2 touchdowns and runs for another as Houston beats Oklahoma State 39-17

Conner Weigman passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, and Houston overcame an early trick play to defeat Oklahoma State 39-17 on Saturday

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Houston overtakes Oregon State for OT win, moves to 4-0 Ethan Sanchez booted a 24-yard field goal in overtime and Houston improved to 4-0 for the first time since 2016 after rallying for a 27-24 v...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Houston stages furious comeback to beat Oregon State 27-24 in overtime

Ethan Sanchez kicked a 24-yard field goal in overtime and Houston rallied for a 27-24 overtime victory over Oregon State on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Colorado Stumbles and Loses To Houston By Two Possessions

Colorado struggles in 36-20 loss to Houston as the Buffaloes drop to 1-2 on the season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Colorado Stumbles and Loses To Houston By Two Possessions

Weigman shines with career highs as Houston defeats Colorado 36-20

Conner Weigman threw for 222 yards and ran for 83 yards and two touchdowns — both career highs — to lead Houston to a 36-20 win over Colorado Friday night

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Sanchez kicks 22-yard FG as time expires; Old Dominion beats Georgia Southern 20-17

Grant Wilson passed for a touchdown and added a 30-yard TD reception, Ethan Sanchez kicked a 22-yard field as time expired and Old Dominion beat Georgia Southern 20-17

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • Associated Press

St. Augustine 2013 football preview Last year: 10-3 Coach: Richard Sanchez, 5th year League: Eastern Division: II Key players: Joe Joe Hudson (QB), Tyler Herburger (RB), Elijah...

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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