South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers is “progressing nicely,” head coach Shane Beamer said Thursday, as the redshirt freshman attempts to return from an ankle sprain but it appears to be a game-time decision whether Sellers will play in this Saturday night’s matchup with Akron.

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers ’ availability is uncertain for Saturday’s game against Akron.

Here's why South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers isn't wearing his famous goggles for the Gamecocks' game vs No. 17 LSU Saturday

South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers went down with an apparent ankle injury just before halftime vs. LSU. He returned in the second half after missing the first drive:

Sellers opted for contacts against LSU Saturday, a move that surprised South Carolina fans. But both he and coach Shane Beamer insist that Allsep’s post and its virality had nothing to do with it.

South Carolina expects to have the services of quarterback LaNorris Sellers for Saturday's nonconference game against Akron at Columbia, S.C. Sellers departed last weekend's 36-33 loss to then-No. 16

Sellers suffered an ankle injury in the loss to LSU. He helped South Carolina jump out to a 24-10 1st half lead with 4- and 75-yard rushing scores. In limited action, Sellers had the 88 rushing yards and 2 scores, also going 9-of-16 passing for 113 yards.

How severe is the ankle injury that LaNorris Sellers suffered against LSU? Will it keep him out of South Carolina's game hosting Akron on Saturday, or longer?