Will Muschamp
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts on the sideline during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 42-3. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Supporting casts: Assistants behind Michigan, Georgia runs

By Larry Lage Dec. 29, 2021 06:26 AM EST

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) runs from Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris (27) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Double duty: Lanning leads Georgia D, preps for Oregon job

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 27, 2021 05:26 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine (16) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 3 Georgia's defense looks to learn from 'wake-up call'

By Charles Odum Dec. 15, 2021 05:04 PM EST

An image of new Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning graces the back of the video screen at Autzen Stadium, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. Oregon hired Georgia defensive coordinator Lanning as head coach Saturday, completing a search for Mario Cristobal's replacement that took less than a week. (Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard via AP)
Dan Lanning says Oregon will methodically build title teams

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 13, 2021 06:46 PM EST

FILE - Dan Lanning, assistant coach outside linebackers, takes questions during a news conference on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in New Orleans. Oregon has hired Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning as its next head coach, a person involved in the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Oregon hires Georgia DC Dan Lanning as head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 11, 2021 05:39 PM EST

Florida running back Nay'Quan Wright (6) carries as South Carolina defensive end Jordan Burch (3) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Florida looks to regroup, end skid against FCS foe Samford

By Mark Long Nov. 11, 2021 12:33 PM EST

South Carolina quarterback Zeb Noland (8) and head coach Shane Beamer celebrate after a victory in an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Beamer's message to South Carolina: Stop thinking about bowl

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 09, 2021 04:02 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

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a called timeout by Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Scott Cochran returns to Georgia staff in off-field capacity

Oct. 19, 2021 02:19 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer watches his players warmup before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vanderbilt, South Carolina meet seeking to end losing skids

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 14, 2021 10:21 AM EDT

Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) celebrates with defensive back Jalen Kimber (6) and linebacker MJ Sherman (8) after returning an interception for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UAB, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Muschamp faces old team when No. 2 Georgia hosts Gamecocks

By Paul Newberry Sep. 16, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

South Carolina's Parker White (43) kicks the game-winning field goal against the East Carolina in the closing seconds of the second half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
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

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)
South Carolina names former grad assistant its starting QB

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

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2020, file photo, Will Muschamp, at the time coach of South Carolina, looks at a replay on the scoreboard during the team's NCAA college football game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla. Muschamp is leading what Georgia coach Kirby Smart calls a “total team effort” to coach the Bulldogs' special teams as Scott Cochran is away from the team for health reasons. Muschamp, who joined Georgia's staff as a defensive analyst, has moved on field to help fill the void left by Cochran's absence. (AP Photo/John Raoux, FIle)
Muschamp fills special teams void on Smart's Georgia staff

Aug. 14, 2021 06:15 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Shane Beamer excited for first camp as Gamecocks head coach

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 05, 2021 05:57 PM EDT

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...

South Carolina's Beamer ready to practice after few 'bumps'

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 19, 2021 02:28 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Shane Beamer is usually thrilled to hit the field for spring football practice. South Carolina's first-year head...