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FILE - Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. No. 19 Notre Dame faces 20th-ranked South Carolina in the Gator Bowl. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Notre Dame, South Carolina will look much different in bowl

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2022 12:23 PM EST

FILE - Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. No. 19 Notre Dame faces 20th-ranked South Carolina in the Gator Bowl. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Notre Dame, South Carolina have holes to fill in Gator Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 09:57 AM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina runs over No. 5 Tennessee 63-38; Hooker hurt

By Jeffrey Collins Nov. 19, 2022 11:08 PM EST

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (24) celebrates a touchdown with running back Jaylen Wright (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 66-24. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
SEC resources, right hires can help programs rebound quickly

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 16, 2022 04:18 PM EST

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer, left, talks with an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Rattler, South Carolina beat Vanderbilt 38-27, bowl eligible

Chip Cirillo Nov. 05, 2022 11:30 PM EDT

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer celebrates after a touchdown and extra point against Texas A&M during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Beamer Ball is Back: No. 25 Gamecocks led by special teams

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 25, 2022 05:09 PM EDT

South Carolina offensive lineman Jaylen Nichols sits dejected on the sideline late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 31-28.(AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Badie comes up big as Missouri beats South Carolina

By Joe Walljasper Nov. 13, 2021 09:22 PM EST

South Carolina running back ZaQuandre White, top, pushes past Missouri linebacker Blaze Alldredge, bottom, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri rides Badie to victory over South Carolina

By Joe Walljasper Nov. 13, 2021 07:36 PM EST

South Carolina quarterback Jason Brown warms up before an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
South Carolina at Missouri 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 03:41 PM EST

Florida quarterback Emory Jones throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
South Carolina routs Florida 40-17, Gators lose 3rd straight

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 06, 2021 11:02 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Luke Doty (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Ex-grad assistant Noland rallies South Carolina to 21-20 win

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 16, 2021 07:49 PM EDT

Vanderbilt wide receiver Chris Pierce Jr. (19) catches a pass against South Carolina defensive back Darius Rush (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Vanderbilt at South Carolina 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

South Carolina defensive back David Spaulding (29) runs in for a touchdown after an interception for a pick six in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Troy at South Carolina 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 05:19 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Daniels, UGa defense lead No. 2 Dawgs past S Carolina 40-13

By Paul Newberry Sep. 18, 2021 10:42 PM EDT

Arkansas running back Trelon Smith (22) runs for a touchdown against Georgia Southern during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
South Carolina at Georgia 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

Auburn wide receiver Eli Stove (12) runs with the ball against South Carolina defensive back Shilo Sanders (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Auburn at South Carolina 10/17/2020

Oct. 17, 2020 02:13 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Collin Hill (15) passes against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
South Carolina at Vanderbilt 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 12:53 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp, center, calls for a touchdown against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
South Carolina beats Vandy 24-7 with Edwards career game

By Jeffrey Collins Nov. 02, 2019 11:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp walks across the field during an NCAA college football game against Akron in Columbia, S.C. Muschamp's Gamecocks want to the have a strong finish to their season when they take on Virginia at the Belk Bowl next week. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
South Carolina, QB Bentley looking for finish strong in bowl

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 20, 2018 02:42 PM EST

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) runs against South Carolina during an NCAA college football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Bentley rallies South Carolina past Ole Miss 48-44

By Chris Burrows Nov. 03, 2018 04:59 PM EDT