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  Shane Beamer is returning to South Carolina, this time as head football coach. A source close to the search told The Associated Press on Saturday night that Beamer will be hired and take over the program run the past five seasons by Will Muschamp. Muschamp was let go last month with three games remaining in the season. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because South Carolina has not yet made the hire officials. Beamer is the son of former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer and served on the Gamecocks' staff from 2007-2010 under former coach Steve Spurrier. The younger Beamer has spent the past three seasons as assistant head coach and tight ends coach at Oklahoma. South Carolina finished a dismal 2-8 season with a 41-18 loss at Kentucky, the Gamecocks' sixth straight defeat. - AP College Football

(DS#11 ILB) Jr/2021 ILB *Ernest Jones, South Carolina
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  12/05/20 - *Kevin Harris, Jr/2022, South Carolina, 5-10, 222 (DS#41 RB) + More +

  Harris, a 5-foot-10, 225-pound running back out of Hinesville, Ga., might not be South Carolina's best NFL prospect, but he has been the team's most consistent all-around player. The sophomore has carried the football 164 times for 928 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Gamecocks, who are 2-7. He's averaging 5.7 yards per carry. Harris rushed for an eye-popping 243 yards and five touchdowns on 25 carries against Ole Miss. He ran for 126 yards at LSU, 171 yards at Vanderbilt and 100 at Florida. He's also caught 20 passes for 142 yards and another score.

"With Harris," said UK Coach Mark Stoops this week, "he's one of the top two-three-four backs in this conference and you know that is saying a lot. He is hard to get down. He runs exceptionally hard. They do a really good job blocking. I really respect the way they put a hat on a hat and run very physical. They block physically and he runs tough as well." Harris is 72 yards shy of becoming the ninth player in school history to rush for 1,000 yards. And he will have done it in 10 games. "I think it's a goal that is on our kids' minds, and not just Kevin," South Carolina interim head coach Mike Bobo said. "It's something that the offense takes pride in, especially the offensive line and the running backs. They know how close he is and what he's meant to this football team, offensively in the run game and the pass game." - Herald Leader

(DS#41 RB) Jr/2022 RB *Kevin Harris, South Carolina
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  12/03/20 - *Kevin Harris, Jr/2022, South Carolina, 5-10, 222 (DS#41 RB) + More +

  Harris is 72 yards away from reaching 1,000 for the season, something only eight other running backs in program history have done. He knows how close he is and how likely it is he'll be given numerous chances on Saturday as the Gamecocks finish the regular season at Kentucky. "Him getting 1,000, I think it's important to our guys, especially our offensive line and tight ends. They know where he's at," interim head coach Mike Bobo said. "He's into it, he'd rather us be winning ballgames, but we all know he's close to getting 1,000 and to do that in a 10-game schedule against all-SEC opponents, I think that'd be something meaningful that these guys can hang their hats on moving forward."

Harris would be the ninth Gamecock to rush for 1,000 yards in a season, something that has happened just 11 times (George Rogers, the school's greatest running back, thrice did it). But none of the others did it in only 10 games. Or against an all-SEC schedule. "That's one heck of a milestone, especially for a guy like Kevin, who's had a great year and is going to have a great game for us on Saturday," quarterback Luke Doty said. "We finish out, and get a win, and get him to 1,000 yards, that'd be awesome." - The Post and Courier

(DS#41 RB) Jr/2022 RB *Kevin Harris, South Carolina
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  12/02/20 - Shi Smith, rSr/2021, South Carolina, 5-10, 186 (DS#31 WR) + More +

  All South Carolina football seniors have the choice: Stay or go. The NCAA's COVID-19 ruling from the summer means every player gets an extra year of eligibility, leaving many seniors with the choice. Some gave a hint at what they're doing Saturday, choosing to walk in the senior day ceremony. But interim coach Mike Bobo gave a little more clarity on a pair of players who have started games and played prominent roles this season. No decisions are fully locked in, but players have hinted where they're leaning, notably No. 1 receiver Shi Smith.

"He's told me that he is moving on," Bobo said. "But things can change. You never know, who gets hired and what they're going to do, but I think his plans are to move on." Smith is in concussion protocol at the moment, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to play this coming Saturday in the season finale at Kentucky. This season, he blossomed to become the top - and sometimes seemingly only - option in the receiver group. - Rock Hill Herald

(DS#31 WR) rSr/2021 WR Shi Smith, South Carolina
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  12/01/20 - *Kevin Harris, Jr/2022, South Carolina, 5-10, 222 (DS#41 RB) + More +

  The South Carolina running back has been the Gamecocks' breakout star in 2020. A 5-foot-10, 225-pound sophomore, Harris leads the SEC in rushing with 928 yards. The Hinesville, Ga., product will be a massive challenge for a Kentucky run defense that has been so-so (eighth in the SEC, surrendering 152.2 yards a game) at best in 2020. - Herald Leader

(DS#41 RB) Jr/2022 RB *Kevin Harris, South Carolina
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  11/25/20 - Shi Smith, rSr/2021, South Carolina, 5-10, 186 (DS#31 WR) + More +

  Whether it is Doty or Collin Hill at quarterback, they might not have Shi Smith to throw to against the Bulldogs. Smith left the game against Missouri with a concussion and didn't return. Bobo said Sunday night that Smith is in concussion protocol. If Smith can't go it will be a huge void for the Gamecocks. The former Union County standout. has 37 percent of the Gamecocks receptions and 38 percent of the team's receving yards. USC will need more from transfer Jalen Brooks, Josh Vann and Nick Muse in the passing game to pick up the slack for Smith. - Macon Telegraph

(DS#31 WR) rSr/2021 WR Shi Smith, South Carolina
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  NOV 23 BIG 12 OFFENSIVE PLAYER & NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK: Spencer Rattler, QB, R-Fr., Oklahoma,...Rattler threw for 301 yards and accounted for all five of Oklahoma's touchdowns in a 41-13 win over No. 14 Oklahoma State. The redshirt freshman completed 17-of-24 pass attempts (71%) for 301 yards and four TDs, while rushing for a nine-yard score in the 28-point victory. He accounted for touchdowns on OU's first three possessions of the game as it opened a 21-0 lead by the 7:53 mark of the first quarter. - Big 12 Football

(DS#7 QB) rSr/2024 QB Spencer Rattler, South Carolina
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  Cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Israel Mukuamu, the team's best NFL draft prospects, announced they are each opting out of the final three games to get a head start on their professional training. Safety R.J. Roderick is also opting out for what Bobo labeled "personal/COVID reasons." Horn was likely to leave after the season for the NFL anyway, and Mukuamu had that option as well, although a groin injury against Ole Miss had him doubtful to play the rest of this year. Their decisions along with Roderick to leave now with three games on the table seem to be the consequence of firing Muschamp in midseason, though Bobo wouldn't get into specifics.

"It's been a long year, it's a different year, when it's told to young kids, 'Hey, you don't have to play this year, you can opt out and it doesn't count,' it gives them a way out, in my opinion," said Bobo, who doesn't anticipate any more opt-outs before the year but cautioned that one never knows. "This isn't the only place where coaches are having issues with a long season and the ability to opt out. There's no hard feelings for anybody." - The Post and Courier

(DS#15 CB) Jr/2021 CB *Israel Mukuamu, South Carolina
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  11/21/20 - *Jaycee Horn, Jr/2021, South Carolina, 6-1, 205 (DS#2 CB) + More +

  The post-Will Muschamp Era fallout has begun, and the first entry is a big one. Jaycee Horn, arguably South Carolina's best defensive player, is opting out of the rest of the season so he can prepare for the NFL draft. The son of former NFL receiver Joe Horn, Jaycee Horn has raised his stock this season and become a potential first-round pick. He was named National Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 18 after intercepting two passes and deflecting another pass that became a third interception in a 30-22 win over Auburn. Horn has 16 tackles this year, one for loss, and the two picks among six pass breakups. While those two interceptions are the only takeaways of his career, he's had sparse opportunities since teams won't throw to his side of the field. It's unclear if Muschamp being fired had anything to do with Horn's decision, but whatever the reason, the Gamecocks will play their final three games without him. They're looking destitute at corner after Israel Mukuamu, one of Horn's closest friends, re-injured his groin in last week's loss at Mississippi and is expected to be out for a while. - The Post and Courier

(DS#2 CB) Jr/2021 CB *Jaycee Horn, South Carolina
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  South Carolina has lost another starting cornerback in Israel Mukuamu after he opted out of the season, joining his defensive backfield partner Jaycee Horn in preparing for the upcoming NFL draft. Interim coach Mike Bobo said Tuesday four players have opted out since the school dismissed coach Will Muschamp on Sunday. Joining Mukwamu and Horn are safety R.J. Roderick and defensive lineman Makius Scott. The Gamecocks (2-5) face Missouri (2-3) on Saturday night. Mukuamu is a 6-foot-4, 205 pound junior who was an all-Southeastern Conference second-team selection in 2019. He and Horn shared the team lead with two interceptions each. Horn announced his decision to opt out Monday. Bobo, the first-year offensive coordinator, was named to take over for Muschamp. Bobo said that defensive line starters Aaron Sterling and Brad Johnson are out for the year with injuries. - AP College Football

(DS#15 CB) Jr/2021 CB *Israel Mukuamu, South Carolina
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  11/16/20 - *Kevin Harris, Jr/2022, South Carolina, 5-10, 222 (DS#41 RB) + More +

  South Carolina's Kevin Harris rushed for a national season-high 243 yards and a school-record five touchdowns on 25 carries in a 59-42 loss to Mississippi. Harris was the 10th player this season to run for 200 yards and joined Alabama's Najee Harris as the only players to rush for five TDs. - AP College Football

(DS#41 RB) Jr/2022 RB *Kevin Harris, South Carolina
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  NOV 16 ACC CO-RUNNING BACK OF THE WEEK: Christian Beal-Smith, Wake Forest, Jr., RB, Winston-Salem, N.C.,...Totaled a game-high 120 rushing yards on 17 carries in the Demon Deacons' 59-53 loss at North Carolina...Averaged a game-high 7.1 yards per carry while coming within 10 yards of his career single-game rushing high...Tallied four rushes of 12 yards or more, including a game-best 37 yard run in the first quarter...Third game this season with 100-plus rushing yards. - Atlantic Coast Conference Football

(DS#62 RB) rSr/2023 RB Christian Beal-Smith, South Carolina
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  Oklahoma, which beat Texas Tech 62-28, led 48-14 at halftime - the most points the Sooners have scored through two quarters since putting up 49 on Nebraska in a 62-28 win in 2008. The Sooners led Tech 21-7 after the first quarter and have outscored opponents 89-10 in the first 15 minutes this season. Virginia, in beating then-No. 15 North Carolina 44-41, scored its most points against a Top 25 opponent since beating West Virginia 48-22 in the 2002 Continental Tire Bowl. - AP College Football

(DS#7 QB) rSr/2024 QB Spencer Rattler, South Carolina
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  Georgia State's Jordan Strachan has grown accustomed to having his name mispronounced. He's heard it butchered every possible way. Emphasis on the first syllable. Emphasis on the last syllable. The silent "ch" pronounced like chainsaw or as a hard "K" sound like pecan. For the record, the name is pronounced "strahn," as in fawn or lawn. But it's perfectly OK to call him "Stretch," the moniker hung on him by a former strength coach who couldn't figure it out, either. "I've heard all types of stuff," he said. "I'm hoping to change that and get my name corrected." This week the junior spread his name on higher level when he was named the Sun Belt Conference's defensive player of the week. Strachan was instrumental in helping the Panthers defeat Troy 38-36 and earn their first road win against the Trojans. Strachan had four tackles, three for loss, 2.5 sacks, caused a fumble and recovered two fumbles - returning one 43 yards to set up a touchdown. Since his phone was dead, Strachan learned about the award from teammate Antavious Lane, who was given the same honor after Georgia State's win over East Carolina.

"After practice he came up and told me I got it," Strachan said. "It was shocking. Lot of hard work." The award was confirmation that Strachan had made a complete recovered from the torn left ACL he suffered last season just 17 plays into the historic win at Tennessee that began the 2019 season. "Had he not torn his ACL, he was going to have an extremely successful year for us," coach Shawn Elliott said. "He made so many plays in fall camp it wasn't a secret that he had the ability to create explosive defensive plays. He's worked extremely hard to get back, and now he's reaping the benefits." - Marietta Daily Journal

(DS#41 DE) rSr/2024 DE Jordan Strachan, South Carolina
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  OCT 26 SUN BELT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jordan Strachan, Georgia State,...Georgia State outside linebacker Jordan Strachan collected three tackles for loss, including 2.5 sacks, and recovered two fumbles to help the Panthers to a hard-fought, 36-34 victory over Troy. Strachan, the junior from Kingsland, Ga., helped Georgia State hold Troy to just 40 yards rushing, the second-lowest figure in school history. In the pivotal third quarter, in which Georgia State outscored Troy 20-0, Strachan had two sacks, 2.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

He sacked Trojan quarterback Jacob Free and stripped the ball deep in Troy territory, recovering at the Troy 8-yard line. Four plays later, the Panthers scored to take a 33-21 lead. His first fumble recovery came in the second quarter as he scooped up a loose ball and returned it 63 yards to the Troy 20 for the fourth-longest fumble return in GSU history. For the season, Strachan leads the Panthers and the Sun Belt with 6.5 tackles for loss and five sacks, which has already tied the GSU season sack record. In the last two games alone, he has four sacks, 4.5 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and two caused fumbles. - Sun Belt Football

(DS#41 DE) rSr/2024 DE Jordan Strachan, South Carolina
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