Rahsul Faison News, Rumors, Updates - South Carolina Gamecocks

Declares for NFL Draft Faison is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact Faison joined the FBS ranks in 2023 and spent two seasons with Utah State, where he logged 1,845 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns between the two campaigns. For 2025, Faison transferred to South Carolina. Despite a diminished output this year compared to previous seasons, he mostly faced tougher teams at the Power Four level and still served well with 96 carries for 470 yards and three touchdowns.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Germie Bernard's 2 late TDs help 'unbreakable' No. 4 Alabama rally past South Carolina 29-22

Germie Bernard scored two touchdowns in the final 2 1/2 minutes, and No. 4 Alabama rallied to beat South Carolina 29-22 for its seventh straight win

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid effort in loss Faison posted 13 rushes for 68 yards and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 20 yards during Saturday's 20-10 defeat against LSU.

Impact The senior back did his best to sustain the ground game under duress, averaging over 5.2 yards-per-carry despite facing a tough defense. Faison has now posted over 50 rushing yards in two of three SEC games this season, reinforcing his role as the workhorse back for the Gamecocks as they prepare for Oklahoma.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in win Faison notched eight rushes for 23 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in their only target for zero yards during Saturday's 35-13 win over Kentucky.

Impact The senior back made his presence felt in the red zone, punching in both of South Carolina's rushing scores from short yardage. Faison has now found the end zone in three of his last four outings, boosting his role as a short-area finisher heading into the LSU matchup.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

South Carolina takes charge in 2nd quarter, rolls past Kentucky South Carolina scored two defensive touchdowns in a span of 45 seconds and Rahsul Faison rushed for two more scores as the Gamecocks routed...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Scores in loss Faison had 15 rushes for 74 yards and one touchdown and caught all four targets for one yard during Saturday's 31-7 loss against Vanderbilt.

Impact The graduate running back provided South Carolina's lone scoring drive, capping a 75-yard opening drive with a seven-yard touchdown run. Faison's ability to move the chains in between the tackles will need to be a focal point versus Alabama next week.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vanderbilt knocks out Sellers, upsets No. 11 South Carolina to snap 16-losing streak vs. Gamecocks

Diego Pavia completed 18 of 25 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns, Jamezell Lassiter ran for a 44-yard score and Vanderbilt hammered No. 11 South Carolina 31-7 on the road Sat...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

South Carolina RB Rahsul Faison wins NCAA eligibility waiver | Sporting News South Carolina RB Rahsul Faison has been cleared by the NCAA and is eligible to play this season. The Utah State transfer adds speed and pow...

AUGUST 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rahsul Faison gets extra year of eligibility, will play for South Carolina in 2025

South Carolina confirms that transfer running back Rahsul Faison has been granted an additional year of eligibility and will be available to play this season

AUGUST 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Will Rahsul Faison cleared before South Carolina's season begins? Gamecocks running back Rahsul Faison is still awaiting an eligibility ruling by the NCAA as USC's 2025 season nears.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Finally ruled eligible Faison has been granted a waiver that makes him eligible to play in 2025, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com.

Impact This is big news for the Gamecocks, as Faison had been battling the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility all offseason. The transfer from Utah State ran for 1,109 yards and eight scores on 5.6 yards-per-carry last fall with the Aggies, also reeling in 22 catches for 99 yards. Now officially eligible, Faison should immediately factor into the Gamecocks' ground game, potentially even as its starting tailback, in a room that also includes Oscar Adaway and Isaiah Augustave.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Gamecocks RB Rahsul Faison Gains Reps With QB LaNorris Sellers in Fall Camp South Carolina running back Rahsul Faison is putting in the work during fall camp after receiving a waiver to practice from the NCAA. In the...

AUGUST 8, 2025 • SI.COM

Cleared to practice Faison has been granted an emergency waiver to practice Friday, per David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier.

Impact Faison has been granted an emergency waiver clearing him to begin practicing with South Carolina. He had been absent from the team's first fall session as he awaited NCAA eligibility clearance, creating a confusing situation after head coach Shane Beamer initially believed he was good to go. With the emergency waiver now approved, Faison is expected to join the Gamecocks for practice on Saturday.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

What's the ceiling for USC's running backs, with or without Rahsul Faison? 25 questions for the 2025 season: How good could the Gamecocks tailbacks be next season?

JULY 8, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

What if Gamecocks RB Rahsul Faison Doesn't Receive His Waiver to Play? The status of Gamecocks transfer running back Rahsul Faison has been a popular topic of discussion all offseason. As July nears, the former...

JUNE 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Awaiting NCAA waiver Faison continues to wait for a decision on his 2025 NCAA waiver process, Brad Crawford of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Faison's eligibility for this fall remains up in the air as he continues to work through an NCAA eligibility issue. The 6-foot senior, who tallied 1,109 yards and eight touchdowns on 12 carries for Utah State this past season, projects to have a huge role with the Gamecocks if he is eligible to play this fall. If Faison is ultimately unable to play this season, Oscar Adaway likely projects to lead South Carolina's backfield this fall, with the team likely to seek help in the portal.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joining the Gamecocks Faison has announced his commitment to South Carolina, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Faison will make the move to South Carolina after spending the last two seasons with Utah State. The 5-foot-11 senior, who started his collegiate career at Marshall, logged 316 carries for 1,845 yards and 13 touchdowns during his time with the Aggies, adding on 33 receptions for 151 rushing yards. Faison will look to push for a significant role with the Gamecocks next fall.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Faison has decided he will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Faison will move on from Utah State after two seasons and will look for a fresh start at a new program. The senior running back totaled 198 carries for 1,109 yards and eight touchdowns across 12 appearances during the 2024 campaign.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to 12 carries Faison logged 12 carries for 66 yards and gathered in all four targets for 23 yards during Friday's 42-37 loss to Colorado State.

Impact Faison left the game early in the first quarter, though he returned in the second half, where he rushed for 23 yards on 12 carries. The senior Faison was limited by injuries to just 21 carries over his final two games, though he had a strong season overall, rushing for 1,109 yards and eight touchdowns on 198 attempts.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Faison (undisclosed) is back on the field for Utah State, Jason Turner of The Herald Journal reports.

Impact Faison suffered an injury two snaps into the game, but has returned for the second half. The tailback should resume his role as an active member of the Aggies' backfield.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Saturday Faison suffered an undisclosed injury during Saturday's matchup versus San Diego State, per Jason Turner of The Herald Journal.

Impact Faison suffered an injury just two snaps into the game and has yet to return. Herschel Turner is now in at running back in Faison's absence and will remain as the team's top back if Faison ends up being unable to return.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huge day in return Faison logged 20 rushes for 191 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 55-10 win against Hawaii.

Impact After Faison was forced to leave last week's game with a knee injury, the senior certainty appeared to be at full health Saturday, rushing for a season-high 191 yards while adding his seventh and eighth touchdowns of the year. Faison should eclipse the 1,000-yard threshold next week against San Diego State -- he's up to 991 yards on 177 carries through his first 10 games this year.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Petras, Barnes each throw 2 TD passes, Faison runs for 2 TDs as Utah State routs Hawaii 55-10

Spencer Petras and Bryson Barnes each threw two touchdown passes, Rahsul Faison had two 37-yard touchdown runs and Utah State’s defense came up with five interceptions as the Aggie...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Officially starting vs. Hawaii Faison (knee) will start Saturday against Hawaii, Jason Turner of The Herald Journal reports.

Impact Faison was limited by a knee injury to just two carries last week, though the senior appears ready to take on a full workload against the Rainbow Warriors. Faison's rushed for 800 yards and six touchdowns on 157 carries this year.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to two carries Faison accrued two rushes for three yards during Saturday's 49-28 loss to Washington State.

Impact Faison had been battling a knee injury, according to Trent Wood of Deseret News, and was subsequently limited to just two carries Saturday. Per Wood, Faison should be able to return with his regular workload next week against Hawaii. The senior's rushed for 800 yards and six touchdowns on 157 carries this year.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Germie Bernard's 2 late TDs help 'unbreakable' No. 4 Alabama rally past South Carolina 29-22

Vanderbilt knocks out Sellers, upsets No. 11 South Carolina to snap 16-losing streak vs. Gamecocks

Rahsul Faison gets extra year of eligibility, will play for South Carolina in 2025

Petras, Barnes each throw 2 TD passes, Faison runs for 2 TDs as Utah State routs Hawaii 55-10