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South Carolina running back Ty’Son Williams enters transfer portal

The South Carolina Gamecocks got some surprising roster news on Tuesday, as veteran running back Ty’Son Williams put his name into the NCAA’s transfer portal.

Williams, who transferred to South Carolina out of North Carolina before the 2017 season, has graduated and could use his final year of eligibility elsewhere, although initiating the new transfer process doesn’t guarantee a player’s departure.

The Gamecocks’ third-leading rusher this season, Williams finished with 328 yards on 70 carries, and added 152 yards on nine catches.

Without Williams, South Carolina’s running back stable is comprised of usual starter Rico Dowdle, A.