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FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Dallas. Former Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler wanted a place where he could revive his stalled college career and regain his status as a rising talent destined for the NFL. Rattler didn't think there was anyone better to help than former Sooner assistant and now South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Ex-Sooners QB Rattler ready for restart at South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 02, 2022 04:46 PM EST

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer celebrates a defensive stop with Zacch Pickens (6) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Mirror images Mizzou, South Carolina set for SEC showdown

By Dave Skretta Nov. 11, 2021 12:18 PM EST

Florida head coach Dan Mullen walks off the field after a loss to Georgia in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Struggling Florida, South Carolina meet with similar issues

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 04, 2021 11:27 AM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Zeb Noland (8) rolls out to pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
South Carolina QB Noland to have surgery for torn meniscus

Oct. 25, 2021 09:11 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Zeb Noland (8) rolls out to pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Wydermyer scores twice as No. 17 A&M routs Gamecocks 44-14

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 23, 2021 11:00 PM EDT

Aggies look to improve to 8-0 in series with South Carolina

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 04:25 PM EDT
South Carolina (4-3, 1-3 SEC) at No. 17 Texas A&M (5-2, 2-2), Saturday at 6:30 p.m. EDT (SECN). Line: Texas A&M by 19 1/2,...

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)
Former grad assistant back at QB for SC against No. 17 A&M

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 21, 2021 12:59 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Luke Doty (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
South Carolina's Luke Doty needs surgery, out for the season

Oct. 19, 2021 04:18 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Luke Doty (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Ex-grad assistant Noland set to start at QB for Gamecocks

Oct. 17, 2021 07:51 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Luke Doty (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Ex-grad assistant Noland rallies South Carolina to 21-20 win

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 16, 2021 07:49 PM EDT

Vanderbilt wide receiver Chris Pierce Jr. (19) catches a pass against South Carolina defensive back Darius Rush (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Vanderbilt at South Carolina 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 06:01 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

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel watches his players warmup before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
South Carolina at Tennessee 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 11:53 AM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver JaVonta Payton, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of Missouri defensive back Martez Manuel, left, and Allie Green IV, center, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Tennessee-South Carolina pits pair of SEC's new coaches

By Al Lesar Oct. 07, 2021 09:31 AM EDT

Troy quarterback Taylor Powell, left, is tackled by South Carolina defensive end Kingsley Enagbare, center, in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
South Carolina holds on to edge Troy 23-14

By David Cloninger Oct. 02, 2021 07:19 PM EDT

South Carolina defensive back David Spaulding (29) runs in for a touchdown after an interception for a pick six in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Troy at South Carolina 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 05:19 PM EDT

Troy head coach Chip Lindsey speaks to his players during an NCAA college football game against Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Dominic Gwinn/The Tennessean via AP)
South Carolina, Beamer not in panic mode; focus now on Troy

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 29, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis attempts to pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Ruffolo's 3 FGs helps Kentucky beat South Carolina 16-10

Sep. 25, 2021 10:51 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) pitches the ball to Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Kentucky at South Carolina 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 08:55 PM EDT

South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer looks into the distance during his teams game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, September 18, 2021. (Joshua Boucher/The State via AP)
Unbeaten Kentucky preps for raucous crowd at South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 23, 2021 10:23 AM EDT