Zeb Noland
FILE - North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) rolls out while being chased by North Carolina State defensive tackle Davin Vann (45) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Raleigh, N.C. The junior quarterback started his career at North Carolina in 2019 by leading the Tar Heels to a win over South Carolina at Bank of America Stadium in the season opener. Now the projected first round NFL draft pick will look to close out his career with a victory over Gamecocks at the same stadium in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
North Carolina QB's career comes full circle vs Gamecocks

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2021 01:07 PM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney congratulates players after a score during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Clemson wins 7th straight over rival South Carolina 30-0

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 27, 2021 10:55 PM EST

South Carolina quarterback Jason Brown throws a pass during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Auburn seeks win at South Carolina after 2 losses, QB injury

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 18, 2021 10:45 AM EST

South Carolina quarterback Jason Brown warms up before an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
South Carolina at Missouri 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 03:41 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

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)
Beamer's message to South Carolina: Stop thinking about bowl

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 09, 2021 04:02 PM EST

Florida quarterback Emory Jones throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
South Carolina routs Florida 40-17, Gators lose 3rd straight

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 06, 2021 11:02 PM EDT

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

Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher, left, and safety Connor Choate (12) lead the Aggies onto Kyle Field before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
South Carolina at Texas A&M 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 09:25 PM EDT

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)
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 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

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Daniels, UGa defense lead No. 2 Dawgs past S Carolina 40-13

By Paul Newberry Sep. 18, 2021 10:42 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Daniels returns at QB for No. 2 Georgia vs South Carolina

Sep. 18, 2021 07:32 PM EDT

East Carolina head coach Mike Houston speaks to an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the South Carolina in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
South Carolina at East Carolina 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 01:49 PM EDT

FILE - South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Hoover, Ala., in this Monday, July 19, 2021, file photo. First-year South Carolina coach Shane Beamer believes is new team is closer to the dominance it showed a decade ago than the way it performed the past couple of seasons. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Beamer looks to control his emotions in South Carolina debut

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 02, 2021 10:54 AM EDT