Javon Kinlaw
FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) tackles Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) for a loss during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. Jennings was selected to The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.(AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Herbert, other Senior Bowl players hope staying put pays off

By John Zenor Jan. 23, 2020 03:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, South Carolina defensive lineman Aaron Sterling, right, recovers a fumble by Vanderbilt quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) after being hit by Javon Kinlaw (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Nashville, Tenn. Kinlaw was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Javon Kinlaw's humble beginning fuels his aggressive play

By John Zenor Jan. 22, 2020 04:41 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

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes for a first down against Mississippi State during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. In addition to LSU winning 36-13, Burrow threw four touchdowns to break the LSU season record with 29. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn-LSU showdown highlights this week's SEC slate

By Steve Megargee Oct. 24, 2019 04:01 AM EDT

Vanderbilt tight end Jared Pinkney (80) is brought down by Missouri safety Joshuah Bledsoe (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
SEC showing off most promising crop of 1st-round NFL talent

By Mark Long Oct. 23, 2019 01:20 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. LSU won 42-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
South Carolina looks for another upset against No. 9 Florida

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 15, 2019 07:13 PM EDT

Oklahoma safety Pat Fields (10) sacks Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) in the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia becomes 1st major upset victim

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 12, 2019 10:04 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) gets away from Southeastern Louisiana defensive back Shawntrez Spates (24) to score during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 in Oxford, Miss. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
No. 7 Auburn looks to avenge loss vs Mississippi State

By Steve Megargee Sep. 26, 2019 04:01 AM EDT

Southern California wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (6) makes a catch against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
All-America Watch: FSU's Akers rebounds; USC's Pittman pops

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 24, 2019 01:23 PM EDT

South Carolina coach Will Muschamp works the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina won 72-10. (AP Photo/John Amis)
No. 2 Alabama, Saban look to improve to 12-1 in SEC openers

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 02:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, then-Clemson's Tavien Feaster rushes up the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C. South Carolina tailback Rico Dowdle leads a running game featuring three seniors and Clemson graduate transfer Tavien Feaster, who switched sides after three years and two national championship rings with the Tigers. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Will Muschamp believes this is his best South Carolina team

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 12, 2019 11:53 AM EDT

South Carolina starts training camp with plenty to prove

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 01, 2019 06:22 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Will Muschamp saw plenty of smiling faces and enthusiastic talk at his team's first meeting of preseason camps. ...

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) prepares to throw a touchdown pass against South Carolina defensive lineman Keir Thomas (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
South Carolina rallies from 12 down to beat Vols 27-24

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 27, 2018 11:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, South Carolina coach Will Muschamp reacts on the sidelines during the closing minutes of a 41-17 loss to Georgia in an NCAA college football game, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina hoped to have more to look forward to on its off week than correcting problems coaches believed were already fixed when the season began. The Gamecocks (3-3, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) expected improved quarterback play, sure-handed receivers and a stronger run game than the first two years under coach Will Muschamp.(Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
South Carolina looks to fix self-inflicted woes in week off

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 18, 2018 01:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley (19) is forced to the ground by Vanderbilt linebacker Dimitri Moore (7), left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Nashville, Tenn. South Carolina hoped to have more to look forward to on its off week than correcting problems coaches believed were already fixed when the season began. The Gamecocks (3-3, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) expected improved quarterback play, sure-handed receivers and a stronger run game than the first two years under coach Will Muschamp. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
South Carolina at Vanderbilt 9/22/2018

Oct. 18, 2018 12:41 PM EDT