Lucian Anderson III News, Rumors, Updates - South Carolina Gamecocks

Available for Week 4 Anderson (undisclosed) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup against Alabama.

Impact After missing last week's matchup against Mississippi State, Anderson has been cleared to return Saturday against the Crimson Tide. The quarterback has registered 29 total yards through his first two games of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Week 3 Anderson (undisclosed) is listed as out for Saturday's matchup against Mississippi State.

Impact Anderson will miss his first game of the campaign due to an undisclosed injury. The quarterback has appeared in nine snaps in two games this season for the Gamecocks. Anderson will have the chance to make his return Sept. 26 against Alabama.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Joining South Carolina Anderson has committed to South Carolina, Walter Gaskins of The VOCFB reports.

Impact Anderson spent the past three seasons with Bowling Green, and he served in a backup role in 2025. He completed 26 of his 41 passes for 245 yards and a 2:3 TD:INT with the Falcons. Anderson will likely compete for the No. 2 role behind LaNorris Sellers.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting portal Anderson plans to enter the transfer portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Anderson will hit the portal after three seasons with Bowling Green. He appeared in four games in 2025, completing 26 of his 41 passes for 245 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions while adding 161 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Handling backup duties Anderson is set to play backup during Saturday's game against Eastern Michigan, SB Nation reports.

Impact Anderson is set to play behind Hunter Njam, who will start under center as starter Drew Pyne (ankle) will miss this matchup.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go and likely to start Anderson is off the injury report and will likely start Saturday's game at Eastern Michigan.

Impact Anderson, who missed the last two games due to an undisclosed injury, is now healthy for Week 11. It's good timing for his return as both Drew Pyne (ankle) and Baron May (undisclosed) are both out. Anderson is set to lead the Falcons' offense in his return to action.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Anderson (undisclosed) was held out of Saturday's 28-3 loss to Buffalo.

Impact Anderson was held out for the second straight contest due to an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-3 quarterback will hope to make his return soon, as Bowling Green's quarterback injury issues will provide him a path for playing time. His next chance to return will come Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 10 Anderson (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Buffalo.

Impact Week 10 is a good time for Anderson to be available, so his questionable status comes at a bad time. Drew Pyne (ankle) and Baron May (undisclosed) are out, leaving Anderson as Bowling Green's best quarterback available should he be able to play against Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Week 9 Anderson (undisclosed) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against Kent State.

Impact Anderson, who has operated as Drew Pyne's backup this season, has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Golden Flashes. The 6-foot-3 sophomore, who threw for 153 yards (17-of-25), zero touchdowns and two interceptions in his start against Central Michigan last week, will leave Bowling Green very thin under center this weekend with his absence from the contest.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two interceptions in blowout Anderson was 17-for-25 passing for 153 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 27-6 defeat versus Central Michigan. He also had 11 rushes for 53 yards.

Impact Anderson logged his second straight start with starter Drew Pyne (leg) out again. The backup quarterback struggled even more than last weekend's loss, as he threw two interceptions and was unable to find the end zone. He luckily remedied some of his poor performance with 53 rushing yards, but he overall struggled heavily. It's unknown if he'll get the start again next weekend at Kent State.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flores scores 3 TDs and Central Michigan defeats Bowling Green 27-6

Angel Flores scored on three short touchdown runs as Central Michigan defeated Bowling Green 27-6

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Two touchdowns in win Anderson was 9-for-16 passing for 92 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 28-23 win versus Toledo. He also had 11 rushes for nine yards.

Impact Anderson filled in for an injured Drew Pyne (undisclosed) against the Rockets, and he ended up delivering with two passing touchdowns even with low volume. The sophomore quarterback showed that he's capable of leading the Falcons' offense when needed, even if that means not passing the ball much. It's unknown if he'll be needed again versus Central Michigan next week.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson, Pettaway help lead Bowling Green comeback in 28-23 win over Toledo

Lucian Anderson III threw two touchdowns and Cameron Pettaway caught two scores and Bowling Green rallied from a three touchdown deficit to beat Toledo 28-23

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting versus Toledo Anderson will start Saturday's game versus Toledo, Nicole Weaving of BCSN Sports reports.

Impact With Drew Pyne (foot) out and in a boot, Anderson will step in and lead the Falcons' offense Saturday. He has not thrown a pass yet this season but he's run eight times for 76 yards and one touchdown so far this season.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees rushing role in blowout Anderson completed 0 of 0 passes for zero yards during Saturday's 40-17 defeat against Louisville. He also had four rushes for 79 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Anderson hasn't had any role this season, but he did provide some rushing relief against the Cardinals. Whether this was because the game was out of hand or not, the backup quarterback could be utilized as a rusher moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees rushing role in blowout Anderson completed 0 of 0 passes for zero yards during Saturday's 40-17 defeat against Louisville. He also had four rushes for 79 yards with one touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in during win Anderson was 1-for-1 passing for two yards during Thursday's 41-17 win versus Fordham. He also had two rushes for 27 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Due to the nature of Bowling Green's blowout, Anderson was able to get into the game and ended up capping on a rushing touchdown. This could signify him being the primary backup to play caller Connor Bazelak for the season, but nothing is set in stone as the Falcons were up by so much and already leading 27-3 at half.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Flores scores 3 TDs and Central Michigan defeats Bowling Green 27-6

Anderson, Pettaway help lead Bowling Green comeback in 28-23 win over Toledo