Expect the passionate fanbases of Clemson and the University of South Carolina to be fired up ahead of their promising, upcoming football seasons, as both are projected to significantly improve while loaded with NFL talent.
And as the top football programs in the state, both teams feature highly regarded stars who should be on the lookout for national honors, such as Spencer Rattler of the Gamecocks and Will Shipley of the Tigers.
These players have not only established themselves as leading candidates in their respective football award categories, but they have also cemented their status as two of the most-liked student-athletes, as they represent the second and third most popular college jerseys within the Palmetto State.
The Gamecocks’ Garnet and Black, along with Clemson’s Orange Crush, have become staples of football culture in South Carolina, reflecting the success and tradition of these two historical programs.
Rattler and Shipley are current student-athletes that are on this list as the two-three punch, but it is worth exploring which former player has earned the distinction of still having the most popular college jersey in South Carolina.
BetSouthCarolina.com, your home to South Carolina sports betting, utilized Google Trends to determine the most searched college sports jerseys in the state. For the study, only colleges in South Carolina were included after completing the trends over the past 12 months (from July 2022 to July 2023).
Keep tabs with BetSouthCarolina.com for the latest on the Gamecocks’ and Tigers’ upcoming football seasons.
South Carolina's Most Popular Jerseys
USC, Clemson Dominate List
Arguably Clemson’s best football product of all time, Trevor Lawrence, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, is still lauded in the Palmetto State by boasting the most popular college jersey in the region.
Lawrence has rightfully earned the top spot as the former Tigers' quarterback delivered the College Football Playoff Championship in 2018 as a true freshman in an undefeated season. He then lost his first ever collegiate game the following year in a CFP championship showdown against Joe Burrow’s LSU Tigers. Clemson fans continue to embrace the 23-year-old Jaguars quarterback three years after his exit.
Current Clemson Tiger Will Shipley represents the second most popular jersey in South Carolina with a search interest of 5 points, two ahead of third-place Spencer Rattler. Shipley, who has rushed for nearly 2,000 yards over his first two seasons, will be integral in a rebounding season for the Tigers, partnered with sophomore Cade Klubnik in the backfield.
At last and the lone Gamecock on this list, potential first-round selection in next year’s draft, Rattler will be looking to extend the school’s momentum following an 8-5 finish and an AP ranking of 23. FanDuel is offering +5000 odds for Rattler to secure the Heisman trophy, while the Gamecocks are +15000 to win the College Football Playoffs. Look for FanDuel South Carolina to be a player in the Palmetto State if and when the state launches.
Continue to follow us at BetSouthCarolina.com for the latest developments on sports betting in the Palmetto State. Also, check out our recent series on the upcoming college season, including The Toughest Stretch of South Carolina’s 2023 Football Schedule.
Also: The Toughest Stretch of Clemson’s 2023 Football Schedule.
