South Carolina Gamecocks Roster Gamecocks Roster

The Gamecocks spent the last two seasons against the odds. Odds makers favored South Carolina in only 3 of their contests last season, a ranking that Will Muschamp's team brushed with a 7-1 record in underdog contests. Jake Bentley claimed the starting quarterback position this season, citing a strong body of work at the reason for the promotion. He won't have to apply too much effort with his hands team and leading wide receiver, Deebo Samuel, in his back pocket. Samuel could lead the SEC in total yards this season, which is a stat stuffer that assists the other prospects on the hands team. The defensive movement shifts from witty and quick to a conservative stance. The Gamecocks will replace half of their starters on this side of the ball, but the fillers are proven talents. Transfers headline the playmakers on the defense, which begs to question the chemistry this bunch was able to gain through the off-season programs. The schedule represents a roller coaster ride for the team. A week 2 bout with Georgia could tame expectations for the season, but a victory would place them within playoff relevance. This contest is the only one in the first 6 that the team is not favored in. An end-of-season thriller with Clemson could place the cream on the cake for this team in 2018. It isn't going to be easy, but Muschamp has proven that his squad is up for opportune strikes at odds takedown.