South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers' chances of taking the field Saturday against Arkansas have increased considerably. The junior signal-caller was upgraded to probable on Thursday's SEC availability report after initially being listed as questionable Wednesday because of an ankle injury suffered during the Gamecocks' 17-9 win over Texas A&M on November 7.

Sellers appeared to aggravate the injury after scoring a rushing touchdown late in the contest. Although he momentarily left the game, the 21-year-old managed to return and ultimately finish the contest. His upgrade to probable suggests South Carolina has reason to be optimistic about having its starting quarterback available versus the Razorbacks.

Sellers has been essential to the Gamecocks' recent turnaround. Following a 35-34 overtime loss to Kentucky that dropped South Carolina to 2-3, the team responded with four consecutive victories over Florida (38-19), Tennessee (27-24), Oklahoma (42-25) and the Aggies. Throughout that stretch, Sellers has accumulated 1,041 passing yards and nine touchdowns while adding 246 rushing yards and six scores on 51 carries.

His overall production this season stands at 2,100 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He has also contributed 637 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on the ground.

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Sellers was not the only Gamecocks player whose availability changed on Thursday. Wide receiver Nyck Harbor, who has recorded 24 receptions for 404 yards, was downgraded from questionable to doubtful. Nitro Tuggle and defensive back J'Zavien Currence were ruled out, while running back Matt Fuller will also miss the matchup. Fuller has racked up 530 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 94 carries this season.

South Carolina, ranked No. 17 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, will travel to Fayetteville to take on Arkansas at Razorback Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET.