The prediction paired with day 27 read, “Even [with Dylan Stewart having a big season], Tennessee transfer Caleb Herring will register the first sack of the year for the USC defense.” The resume at TennesseeThis offseason, South Carolina added five transfer portal players on the defensive line. Now, with the Gamecocks, Herring projects as a potential starter or third EDGE rusher. A big role for South Carolina in 2026New South Carolina defensive ends/outside linebackers coach Deion Barnes has a talented position room. To fulfill this prediction, Herring will need to be the first man to get to the quarterback for South Carolina in that game.