South Carolina

Beamer, South Carolina start fast heading to No 2 Georgia

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 14, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

Kent State linebacker Khalib Johns, left, intercepts a pass meant for Texas A&M wide receiver Chase Lane (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

STAT WATCH: Kent St. flashing sticky fingers with 8 picks

By Eric Olson Sep. 13, 2021 03:09 AM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Zeb Noland throws a pass against East Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

South Carolina rallies to beat East Carolina 20-17 on FG

By Aaron Beard Sep. 11, 2021 04:12 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson, top, celebrates his touchdown against Oregon with teammate offensive lineman Thayer Munford during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Oregon at Ohio State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:27 PM EDT

East Carolina head coach Mike Houston speaks to an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the South Carolina in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

South Carolina at East Carolina 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 01:49 PM EDT

Norfolk State running back Rayquan Smith scores past Wake Forest linebacker Chase Jones during the first half of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

NFS at Wake Forest 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 01:47 PM EDT

East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers is tackled by Appalachian State defensive lineman DeAndre Dingle-Prince during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Beamer wants Gamecocks to clean up penalties for ECU trip

By Aaron Beard Sep. 09, 2021 01:44 PM EDT

FILE- In this Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, South Carolina running back Kevin Harris (20) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Harris, rhe Southeastern Conference's leading rusher last year, is expected to play for the first time this season when South Carolina goes to East Carolina on Saturday. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)

South Carolina tailback Harris returns after back surgery

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 07, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

Eastern Illinois head coach Adam Cushing looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

Eastern Illinois at South Carolina 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 08:57 PM EDT

FILE - South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Hoover, Ala., in this Monday, July 19, 2021, file photo. First-year South Carolina coach Shane Beamer believes is new team is closer to the dominance it showed a decade ago than the way it performed the past couple of seasons. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Beamer looks to control his emotions in South Carolina debut

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 02, 2021 10:54 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 17, 2021, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks to his players before the team's spring NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. Smart, the coach of No. 5 Georgia, faces No. 3 Clemson in the season-opener in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Alabama-Miami, Georgia-Clemson highlight SEC opening week

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 02, 2021 10:47 AM EDT

South Carolina names former grad assistant its starting QB

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 31, 2021 12:55 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) rolls out on a passing drill during the NCAA college football team's practice Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Top SEC contenders breaking in new-ish quarterbacks

By John Zenor Aug. 25, 2021 01:07 PM EDT

Late AD McGee, NFL's Abraham named to SC athletic hall

Aug. 20, 2021 05:17 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Late South Carolina athletic director Mike McGee and longtime NFL defender John Abraham were named to the South Carolina Athletic Hall of...

Kansas red shirt senior quarterback Miles Fallen throws a pass during NCAA college football practice, Thursday morning, Aug. 19, 2021, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kan. (Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)

Jayhawks turn to Lance Leipold to change their fortunes

By Dave Skretta Aug. 20, 2021 12:33 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26) carries during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Most of the top college football players who opted out of the 2020 season due to the pandemic decided to leave school and launch their pro careers. But plenty of other players who opted out of last season chose to continue their college careers either at their original school or opted to transfer. The list of notable players back this season after opting out last year features two-time, 1,000-yard rusher Kennedy Brooks of Oklahoma.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

PICK SIX: Brooks tops list of players back after opting out

By Steve Megargee Aug. 20, 2021 02:20 AM EDT

FILE - Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) throw a pass in the first half during Georgia's spring NCAA college football game in Athlens, Ga., in this Saturday, April 17, 2021, file photo. Monken believes his Georgia offense is “just so further ahead” than a year ago as it enters its first full season with JT Daniels at quarterback. The offense thrived in the Bulldogs' 4-0 finish after Daniels took over as the starter last season. Now, the continuity provided by Monken's second season as offensive coordinator and Daniels' return has fueled No. 5 Georgia's championship hopes for 2021. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Continuity on offense boosts title hopes for No. 5 Georgia

By Charles Odum Aug. 17, 2021 12:02 PM EDT

FILE - South Carolina's Kingsley Enagbare speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in hoover, Ala., in this Monday, July 19, 2021, file photo. First-year South Carolina coach Shane Beamer believes is new team is closer to the dominance it showed a decade ago than the way it performed the past couple of seasons. “Everyday he's bringing high energy,” Enagbare said. “Just the way he speaks, he speaks confidence and positive affirmation. That's definitely been important to the transition.” (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Beamer expecting South Carolina to make strides in 2021

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 17, 2021 10:25 AM EDT

Beamer: QB Doty could miss opener with sprained foot

Aug. 14, 2021 06:35 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said expected starting quarterback Luke Doty sprained his foot and could miss the team's season opener....