Ryan Hilinski
South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp celebrates with quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) after South Carolina defeated Vanderbilt 41-7 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
QB transfer Hilinski looks to make impact at Northwestern

Jan. 24, 2021 01:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2018, file photo, Shane Beamer, then-assistant football coach at Oklahoma, speaks during a news conference in Norman, Okla. South Carolina's Shane Beamer hasn't had the smooth start every first-time football coach dreams about after getting the job. (Steve Sisney/The Oklahoman via AP, File)
Beamer off to bumpy start as South Carolina's football coach

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 12, 2021 03:51 PM EST

South Carolina QB Hilinski intends to transfer

Dec. 30, 2020 05:21 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski is transferring after two up-and-down seasons with the Gamecocks. Hilinski...

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin talks with an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Rebels, Gamecocks carry on amid SEC's COVID troubles

By John Zenor Nov. 12, 2020 04:11 PM EST

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp celebrates with quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) after South Carolina defeated Vanderbilt 41-7 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
South Carolina, Muschamp seeking offensive spark at QB

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 10, 2020 03:28 PM EST

South Carolina coach Will Muschamp points to the video screen during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 7 Texas A&M, Kellen Mond throttle South Carolina 48-3

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 07, 2020 10:24 PM EST

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher, left, talks with quarterback Kellen Mond (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Fisher working to keep surging No. 7 Texas A&M grounded

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 05, 2020 10:57 AM EST

South Carolina quarterback Collin Hill (15) passes against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
South Carolina at Vanderbilt 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 12:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano looks for a receiver during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. Guarantano and the 16th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers are about to find out how much having the same offensive coordinator for consecutive seasons can help a quarterback. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
No. 8 Auburn hosts No. 23 Kentucky in SEC's opening weekend

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 04:05 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)
Bobo: Consistency earned Hill starting Gamecocks QB job

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 18, 2020 03:02 PM EDT

FILE - 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. South Carolina and coach Will Muschamp haven't had a true quarterback competition since 2016 _ and he's taking much of the way through camp as Ryan Hilinski, Collin Hill and Luke Doty try to become the Gamecocks' passer. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Muschamp: South Carolina quarterback competition continues

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 10, 2020 12:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2019, file photo, Colorado State coach Mike Bobo watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M. First-year South Carolina assistant Mike Bobo said Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, he was offended by allegations that anyone on his former Colorado State staff or team say they were abused or treated with racial insensitivity. Bobo had been Colorado State's coach the past five years before getting hired at South Carolina last December. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File)
South Carolina seeking improvement in challenging season

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 01, 2020 08:05 AM EDT

South Carolina QB Hilinski to have left knee surgery

Dec. 03, 2019 03:31 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina starting quarterback Ryan Hilinski will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. A...

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'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

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