South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) celebrates his third touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Akron Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Akron kicker Nick Gasser (48) reacts to a South Carolina touchdown after he fumbled the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Akron quarterback Kato Nelson (1) attempts a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

South Carolina running back Mon Denson (34) runs with the ball against Akron lineman R.J. Kelly (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

A South Carolina fan cheers on the Gamecocks during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Akron Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Akron 28-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

South Carolina defensive back Israel Mukuamu (24) celebrates a defensive stop against Akron during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Akron 28-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

South Carolina tight end Jacob August (40) runs with the ball against Akron cornerback Kyron Brown (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Akron 28-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Akron head coach Terry Bowden walks back to the sideline after a timeout during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Akron 28-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Akron running back Deltron Sands (4) runs with the ball against South Carolina linebacker T.J. Brunson (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Akron 28-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

South Carolina wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) comes down with a reception against Akron cornerback Kyron Brown (4) and John Lako (40) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Akron 28-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley (19) looks for an open teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Akron Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Akron 28-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley (19) throws a pass under pressure from Akron defensive lineman Brock Boxen (50) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Akron 28-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

South Carolina defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare (52) celebrates a defensive stop against Akron during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Akron 28-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

South Carolina wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) tackles Akron cornerback Darian Dailey (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Akron 28-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp visits an injured player on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Akron Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Akron 28-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

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)

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley (19) throws a pass under pressure from Akron defensive lineman Brock Boxen (50) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. Bentley believes South Carolina has made progress this year. He'd like to show that on the field one final time when the Gamecocks take on Virginia at the Belk Bowl next week. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley (19) throws a pass under pressure from Akron defensive lineman Brock Boxen (50) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. The Gamecocks host both of the participants in last year’s College Football Playoff championship game: Clemson and Alabama. They also travel to Georgia, the runner-up in the national championship game two years ago. South Carolina’s schedule shapes up as arguably the nation’s toughest. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)