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FILE- In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt, center, talks to players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Knoxville, Tenn. A planned scrimmage turned into a scaled-down practice at Tennessee last weekend when the Volunteers were without about 35 players due to COVID-19. Pruitt said seven or eight players were in isolation after being infected and another 28 or so had been quarantined after it was determined through contact tracing they had been exposed to the virus. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
No. 16 Tennessee looks to continue streak at South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 24, 2020 10:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, file photo, then-Colorado State quarterback Collin Hill (15) plays in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, in Denver. New South Carolina offensive coordinator Mike Bobo will work with a very familiar face this season, his longtime passer at Colorado State in Collin Hill. Gamecocks coach Will Muschamp said Hill will start when his team opens up on Sept. 26 against No. 15 Tennessee. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
South Carolina looks for improvement from revamped offense

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 22, 2020 04:00 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt shakes hands with South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 41-21. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Those other SEC teams scrambling for bowl eligibility

By John Zenor Nov. 06, 2019 03:00 PM EST

Muschamp: QB Hilinski has a knee sprain, should play

Oct. 13, 2019 07:27 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Will Muschamp said freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski has a sprained left knee, but was expected to play when the...

Kentucky quarterback Sawyer Smith (12) attempts a pass against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Defense, Dowdle lead South Carolina to 24-7 win vs. Kentucky

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 28, 2019 11:11 PM EDT

Missouri tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, center, is swarmed by South Carolina defensive back Jaycee Horn, left, Kingsley Enagbare, right, and J.T. Ibe during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Studious Garrett helps Missouri rout South Carolina

By Joe Walljasper Sep. 21, 2019 10:09 PM EDT

Missouri tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, left, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Johnathon Johnson during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri uses opportunistic defense to beat South Carolina

By Joe Walljasper Sep. 21, 2019 09:01 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski throws during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri uses opportunistic defense to beat South Carolina

By Joe Walljasper Sep. 21, 2019 07:54 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Struggling South Carolina faces crucial 2-game stretch

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 17, 2019 05:04 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley, right, carries the football as North Carolina linebacker Allen Cater chases in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Gamecocks, Charleston Southern deal with injuries, storm

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 06, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

North Carolina defensive lineman Jason Strowbridge (55) sacks South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. North Carolina won 24-20. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
South Carolina turns to freshman QB with Jake Bentley hurt

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 03, 2019 12:50 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley, right, carries the football as North Carolina linebacker Allen Cater chases in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
AP source: South Carolina QB Bentley hurt, out indefinitely

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 02, 2019 09:16 PM EDT

Chattanooga running back Tyrell Price (23) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Bentley's 4 TDs lift South Carolina to 49-9 win over Mocs

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 17, 2018 11:00 PM EST