Will Muschamp
FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, people sit surrounded by empty seats as they wait for the start of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England. The crippling grip the coronavirus pandemic has had on the sports world has forced universities, leagues and franchises to evaluate how they might someday welcome back fans. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)
The Latest: Ohio State football to resume voluntary workouts

By The Associated Press Jun. 05, 2020 02:08 PM EDT

The gates of St. Edwards' Lewis-Chen Family Soccer Field are locked and marked closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in Austin, Texas. In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, St. Edwards says they are cutting cut six sports programs including men's and women's tennis, men's and women's golf and men's soccer. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
The Latest: Three South Carolina coaches taking salary cuts

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2020 02:35 PM EDT

Five-star DT Jordan Burch signs with South Carolina

Feb. 06, 2020 10:24 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Highly regarded, five-star defensive tackle Jordan Burch has ended the suspense and signed with South Carolina. Burch...

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp walks on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. For South Carolina coach Will Muschamp, coming off his worst season in four with the Gamecocks, landing five-star defensive tackle Jordan Burch would be a welcome offseason victory. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
SEC's recruiting dominance particularly apparent this year

By Steve Megargee Feb. 05, 2020 06:12 PM EST

Hammond School defensive end Jordan Burch sits in the stands to watch South Carolina play Missouri at Colonial Life Arena, in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (Joshua Boucher/The State via AP)
Top heavy: Handful of elite programs hoard most top recruits

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 05, 2020 04:18 PM EST

In this Nov. 2, 2018 photo, Hammond Skyhawks Jordan Burch (5) watches during the a high school football playoff game against Wilson Hall in Columbia, S.C. The-6-foot-5, 275-pound Burch is a potential immediate-impact player out for the Gamecocks. When the early signing period opened in December he announced he would stay close to home. But he didn't actually sign, leaving open the possibility LSU could be his final destination. (Jeff Blake/The State via AP)
Signing day: Undecided blue chips, finish strong, best class

By Ralph D, Russo Feb. 04, 2020 01:09 PM EST

SEC wins signing day with 6 teams ranked in top 10

The Associated Press Dec. 18, 2019 09:12 PM EST
CONFERENCE: SEC BEST IN CLASS (based on 247 Sports composite rankings through Wednesday afternoon): Alabama, Georgia and LSU each landed at...

South Carolina, Miami announce football series in 2026-27

Dec. 03, 2019 01:04 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Miami and South Carolina will play a home-and-home series in 2026 and 2027. The schools announced the games Tuesday...

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp walks on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Clemson defeated South Carolina 38-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
AP source: South Carolina demotes OC, fires 2 assistants

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 01, 2019 11:38 PM EST

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) carries the ball against South Carolina's A.J. Turner during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Lawrence, No. 3 Clemson dominate South Carolina 38-3

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 30, 2019 03:21 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Clemson, S.C. Lawrence has not thrown an interception in his last four games to go with 13 touchdown passes. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
No. 3 Clemson looking for 27th straight vs. Gamecocks

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 04:04 PM EST

South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) throws a pass against Texas A&M during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 3 Clemson vows better defensive performance vs Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 26, 2019 03:28 PM EST

Texas A&M running back Cordarrian Richardson, left, catches a pass for a touchdown as South Carolina defensive back J.T. Ibe (29) defends during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Mond leads Aggies to 30-6 win over South Carolina

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 16, 2019 11:21 PM EST

South Carolina AD: Muschamp football coach ‘going forward’

Nov. 15, 2019 04:52 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina athletic director Ray Tanner says Will Muschamp will be the Gamecocks’ football coach “going forward.” ...

South Carolina's Bryan Edwards (89) records a catch against an Appalachian State defender in the second half of an NCAA college football game, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (Dwayne McLemore/The State via AP)
Gamecocks visit Texas A&M coming off tough loss

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 15, 2019 02:24 PM EST

Arkansas quarterback John Stephen Jones scrambles out of the pocket against Western Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Family ties: Sons continue football legacies across SEC

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 13, 2019 04:18 PM EST

South Carolina's Bryan Edwards records a first-half catch against Appalachian State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (Dwayne McLemore/The State via AP)
Appalachian St beats Gamecocks 20-15 for 2nd Power Five win

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 09, 2019 10:55 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) runs for yardage as he's chased by South Carolina linebacker Ernest Jones (53) and defensive back Israel Mukuamu (24) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Appalachian State seeks Power Five win vs South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 08, 2019 12:15 PM EST

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

Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason celebrates with his team, including Mitchell Pryor (25) and Scott Meyer (59), after Vanderbilt upset Missouri in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 21-14. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vandy, South Carolina meet, both looking to strong finish

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 01, 2019 12:05 PM EDT