Shi Smith's speed earns him slot start for Saturday's opener

After impressing his head coach and teammate, freshman wide receiver Shi Smith will start USC's season opener in the slot, The State reports.

Competition ongoing for Gamecocks' starting punter, kicker

Special teams coordinator Coleman Hutzler says Gamecocks are still working on locking down starting punter and kicker positions. 

Four-star defensive back Jaycee Horn commits to Tennessee over USC

Four-star defensive back Jaycee Horn announced his commitment to Tennessee on Thursday, picking the Volunteers over South Carolina and Alabama.

Memorial Tailgating Lot under new ownership, will see changes in fall

The Daily Gamecock sports staff caught up with Alex Waelde, the new operator of Memorial Lot at Williams-Brice Stadium, to discuss the upcoming changes for the 2017 football season. 

Offensive line coach: Malik Young winning left tackle position battle

Malik Young's work ethic has pushed him over the top in the battle for USC's starting left tackle spot, offensive line coach Eric Wolford says.

Marketing AD: Gameday experience changes focused on recruiting

Senior associate athletics director for marketing Eric Nichols discusses the decision-making process that went into adding an in-stadium DJ for South Carolina football.

Jake Bentley taking some snaps under center in camp

After working exclusively from the shotgun as a freshman, Jake Bentley is taking snaps under center heading into the 2017 season.

OrTre, Shi Smith progressing in early practices

True freshman wide receivers OrTre Smith and Shi Smith are taking strides to get some early playing time during the 2017 season.

Sherrod Greene standing out among inexperienced linebackers

Offensive line starting to come together

South Carolina has four offensive line spots seemingly decided, with a continuing battle at left tackle.

Running back battle in full swing as Gamecocks start fall camp

Rico Dowdle, A.J. Turner and Ty'Son Williams are battling it out to be the South Carolina's starting running back for the season opener.

Gamecocks' linebackers thin, but confident

The Gamecocks lack depth at the linebacker position, but they're plenty confident in their three starters.

Column: What's USC's best case scenario on the gridiron in 2017?

After a couple of rocky years, the Gamecocks can expect a challenging but winning season under Will Muschamp.

Home opener to kick off under the lights

South Carolina will take on Kentucky this year in the first evening home opener since 2015.

Recruiting update: Gamecocks lock up four commits

Will Muschamp's "Spurs Up" tweets have been flying lately, as the Gamecocks are picking up steam in recruiting.

Will Muschamp talks defense while players stay home

The defensive players didn't make the trip to SEC Media Days, but Will Muschamp had to address one of the Gamecocks' bigger question marks.