Israel Mukuamu
Speedy South Carolina CB Horn sizzles for NFL evaluators

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 24, 2021 05:52 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn believes he's the best defender in the NFL draft. He showed the pros he's one of the fast with a...

Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. carries the ball as South Carolina's Shilo Sanders defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Deion's son DB Shilo Sanders to leave South Carolina

Dec. 14, 2020 06:31 PM EST

South Carolina linebacker Ernest Jones declares for NFL

Dec. 08, 2020 05:47 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina linebacker Ernest Jones is declaring for the NFL draft. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound junior from Waycross,...

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2018, file photo, Shane Beamer, an assistant football coach at Oklahoma, speaks during a news conference in Norman, Okla. Beamer is returning to South Carolina, this time as head coach. A source close to the search told The Associated Press on Saturday night, Dec. 5, that Beamer will be hired and take over the program run the past five seasons by Will Muschamp. Muschamp was let go last month with three games remaining in the season. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because South Carolina has not yet made the hire official. (Steve Sisney/The Oklahoman via AP, File)
AP source: Oklahoma's Beamer to take over Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 06, 2020 12:18 AM EST

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) scores a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. Georgia won 45-16. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 13 Georgia runs all over South Carolina in 45-16 victory

By Jeffrey Collins Nov. 28, 2020 10:50 PM EST

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels looks for a play call from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 13 Georgia, Daniels look to build on debut vs. Gamecocks

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 01:20 PM EST

South Carolina interim head coach Mike Bobo reacts to an official's call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Georgia's Smart, SC's Bobo share roots, college, friendship

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 27, 2020 10:54 AM EST

Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak (8) looks for an open receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Missouri, Bazelak start fast to beat South Carolina 17-10

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 21, 2020 11:19 PM EST

Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz, right, talks with Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops before the start of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri's Drinkwitz seeking more success vs South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 19, 2020 12:19 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Kentucky at No. 1 Alabama highlight SEC schedule this week

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 19, 2020 04:01 AM EST

Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Jaycee Horn (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)
South Carolina players opt out, others out with injuries

Nov. 17, 2020 03:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, center, stands with his team before the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game against LSU in Atlanta. College football teams set to play this fall are trying to help their depth amid the coronavirus pandemic by finding players capable of playing multiple positions. Riley says it is “something every coach in the country is thinking about right now.” That's because positive tests, contact tracing and quarantines could abruptly alter any roster. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Multi-position players boost options in pandemic season

By Aaron Beard Aug. 28, 2020 02:16 AM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. LSU won 42-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
South Carolina hopes for another upset against No. 9 Florida

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 18, 2019 10:15 AM EDT

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 9 Florida looks to bounce back at South Carolina

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2019 02:20 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. LSU won 42-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
South Carolina looks for another upset against No. 9 Florida

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 15, 2019 07:13 PM EDT

South Carolina defensive back Israel Mukuamu holds up three fingers after intercepting a pass during the first overtime period of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2019 09:04 PM EDT

South Carolina defensive back Israel Mukuamu intercepts a pass intended for Georgia wide receiver George Pickens during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2019, in Athens, Ga. Mukuamu returned the ball for a touchdown. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Mukuamu's 3 picks help SC shock No. 3 Georgia 20-17 in 2OT

By Charles Odum Oct. 12, 2019 04:39 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Struggling South Carolina faces crucial 2-game stretch

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 17, 2019 05:04 PM EDT