South Carolina dismisses RB Sam Dixon after arrest. Here’s what to know

South Carolina football has dismissed running back Sam Williams-Dixon — listed as Sam Dixon on the team roster — following his arrest on charges that he and his brother broke into multiple cars in Columbia. Police records released Monday detailed the evidence against the Ohio State transfer, who had been suspended indefinitely over the weekend.

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Here are key takeaways:

• A USC team spokesman confirmed Monday night that Dixon had been dismissed from the Gamecocks’ football program, a day after the team confirmed an indefinite suspension.
• Dixon, 21, and his 19-year-old brother Elijah Williams-Dixon were arrested Saturday after University of South Carolina police say the two broke into three vehicles between June 7-12 “with the intent to steal items of value.”
• University police cited “video surveillance,” “access card records,” “a confession” and property recovered from the Williams-Dixon residence as evidence in the arrest warrants.
• Both brothers face seven charges each: Three counts of breaking into a motor vehicle, three counts of criminal conspiracy and one grand larceny charge in which the total value was more than $2,000 but less than $10,000. Each was booked in jail Saturday and released Sunday after posting a $150,000 personal recognizance bond.
• Dixon transferred to South Carolina from Ohio State in January and went through spring practice. He was one of three transfer running backs the Gamecocks signed for 2026.

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This story was originally published June 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM with the headline "South Carolina dismisses RB Sam Dixon after arrest. Here’s what to know."