Ryan Hilinski
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

Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason watches from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
South Carolina faces difficult stretch run for bowl game

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 31, 2019 11:31 AM EDT

Tennessee offensive lineman K'Rojhn Calbert (74) and quarterback Brian Maurer (18) celebrate with fans after their 41-21 win over South Carolina in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee beats South Carolina 41-21 without Maurer

By Steve Megargee Oct. 26, 2019 07:52 PM EDT

South Carolina's Mon Denson (34) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against Florida in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
No. 9 Florida bounces back with 38-27 win over Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 19, 2019 03:42 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 hopes for another upset against No. 9 Florida

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 18, 2019 10:15 AM EDT

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 9 Florida looks to bounce back at South Carolina

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2019 02:20 PM EDT

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) dodges Oregon State outside linebacker John McCartan (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
College Football Picks: Pac-12 contenders in spotlight

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 16, 2019 03:57 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) gets the ball away to avoid a sack from Georgia outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari (13) in the first half of a NCAA football game between Georgia and South Carolina in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
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Oct. 15, 2019 07:15 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

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...