As a result, per a university source, South Carolina is pursuing a six-figure buyout that was outlined in Umeozulu’s contract. The buyout can be paid by either Umeozulu or Alabama. This type of case is not unprecedented, at least not across college football.

Alabama football's addition of former South Carolina defensive end Desmond Umeozulu has an added wrinkle.

Since the transfer portal opened on Jan. 2, South Carolina has been all-in on adding impact transfers to help the roster in 2026. Here's a quick look at who is coming in and who is heading out.

South Carolina football got an in-conference addition via the transfer portal in Caleb Herring, an edge rusher who played three seasons at Tennessee.

The Syracuse football team picked up a major transfer portal addition over the offseason in the form of former 4-star tight end Michael Smith. He was

Per Jordan Kaye of The State, South Carolina is looking to enforce a buyout on edge rusher Desmond Umeozulu after he signed a contract to remain in Columbia for the 2026 season.

Steve Spurrier oversaw an era of unprecedented success at South Carolina. He'll now be enshrined in the state's Athletic Hall of Fame.

On Wednesday, one of the best players in the class of 2027 announced a scholarship offer from South Carolina. Potential future five-star offensive lineman Ismael Camara, a Gilmer (TX) product, revealed his offer on social media with a note for Gamecock fans.