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2018 South Carolina Gamecocks football
Belk Bowl, L 0–28 vs. Virginia
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionEastern Division
Record7–6 (4–4 SEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBryan McClendon (1st as OC; 3rd overall season)
Offensive schemeHurry-up, no-huddle
Defensive coordinatorTravaris Robinson (3rd season)
Base defenseMultiple 4–3
Home stadiumWilliams–Brice Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
← 2017
2019 →
2018 Southeastern Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
No. 7т Georgia x   7 – 1     11 – 3  
No. 12 Kentucky   5 – 3     10 – 3  
No. 7т Florida   5 – 3     10 – 3  
South Carolina   4 – 4     7 – 6  
Missouri   4 – 4     8 – 5  
Vanderbilt   3 – 5     6 – 7  
Tennessee   2 – 6     5 – 7  
West Division
No. 2 Alabama x$^   8 – 0     14 – 1  
No. 16 Texas A&M   5 – 3     9 – 4  
No. 6 LSU   5 – 3     10 – 3  
Mississippi State*   4 – 4     8 – 5  
Auburn   3 – 5     8 – 5  
Ole Miss   1 – 7     5 – 7  
Arkansas   0 – 8     2 – 10  
Championship: Alabama 35, Georgia 28
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • * Mississippi State vacated four conference and eight total wins due to NCAA violations.[1]
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2018 South Carolina Gamecocks football team (variously USC, SC, South Carolina, or The Gamecocks) represented the University of South Carolina in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This season marked the Gamecocks 125th overall season, 27th as a member of the SEC, and 3rd under head coach Will Muschamp. The Gamecocks played their home games at Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.

Background[edit]

Offseason departures[edit]

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Note
Hayden Hurst #81 TE 6'5 253 Junior Jacksonville, FL Declared for NFL Draft[2]
Skai Moore #10 LB 6'2 221 RS Senior Cooper City, FL Graduated
Jamarcus King #7 CB 6'1 186 Senior Eight Mile, AL Graduated
Dante Sawyer #95 DE 6'3 265 Senior Suwanee, GA Graduated
Chris Lammons #3 S 5'9 188 Senior Sunrise, FL Graduated
Alan Knott #70 C 6'4 274 RS Senior Tyrone, GA Graduated
Taylor Stallworth #90 DT 6'3 308 Senior Mobile, AL Graduated
Ulric Jones #93 DT 6'6 309 RS Senior Oxford, AL Graduated
D.J. Smith #24 S 5'9 188 Senior Marietta, GA Graduated
Corey Helms #51 OG 6'5 308 RS Senior Alpharetta, GA Graduated
D.J. Park #69 RT 6'5 332 RS Senior Dillon, SC Graduated
Kaleb Chalmers #12 CB 5'10 181 RS Sophomore Greenwood, SC Transferred[3]
C.J. Freeman #36 RB 5'11 204 RS Sophomore Greensboro, NC Transferred[4]
Jerad Washington #9 WR 5'8 171 RS Sophomore Jacksonville, FL Transferred[4]
Antoine Wilder #29 LB 5'10 198 RS Junior Riverdale, GA Transferred[5]
Aaron Thompson #96 DT 6'3 300 RS Sophomore Fort Lauderdale, FL Transferred[5]
Terry Googer #6 WR 6'4 217 RS Junior Atlanta, GA Retired[6]
Davonne Bowen #54 LB 6'1 218 RS Freshman Simpsonville, SC Retired[7]

Preseason[edit]

Returning starters[edit]

South Carolina will have sixteen returning players on offense, nine on defense and two on special teams that started games in 2017.[8]

Offense[edit]

Award watch lists[edit]

Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player Position Year
Rimington Trophy[9] Donell Stanley C JR
Chuck Bednarik Award[10] D. J. Wonnum DE JR
Maxwell Award[10] Jake Bentley QB JR
Deebo Samuel WR SR
Davey O'Brien Award[11] Jake Bentley QB JR
Doak Walker Award[12] Rico Dowdle RB JR
Fred Biletnikoff Award[13] Deebo Samuel WR SR
John Mackey Award[14] K.C. Crosby TE SR
Paul Hornung Award[15] Deebo Samuel WR SR
Wuerffel Trophy[16] T. J. Brunson LB JR
Walter Camp Award[17] Jake Bentley QB JR
Ted Hendricks Award[18] D. J. Wonnum DE JR
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[19] Jake Bentley QB JR
Manning Award[20] Jake Bentley QB JR

SEC media poll[edit]

The SEC media poll was released on July 20, 2018, with the Gamecocks predicted to finish in second place in the East Division.[21]

Media poll (East)
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Georgia 1,977 (271)
2 South Carolina 1,535 (8)
3 Florida 1,441 (2)
4 Missouri 1,057
5 Kentucky 874 (1)
6 Tennessee 704 (1)
7 Vanderbilt 392

Preseason All-SEC teams[edit]

The Gamecocks had three players at five positions selected to the preseason all-SEC teams.

Recruiting[edit]

See also: American football positions, Glossary of American football, and College recruiting

Position key[edit]

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

2018 recruiting class[edit]

US college sports recruiting information for 2018 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Rick Sandidge
DT 		Concord, NC Concord 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 290 lb (130 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Josh Vann
WR 		Tucker, GA Tucker 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 177 lb (80 kg) Aug 19, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Dylan Wonnum
OT 		Tucker, GA Tucker 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 291 lb (132 kg) Feb 3, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Dakereon Joyner
QB 		North Charleston, SC Fort Dorchester 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 202 lb (92 kg) Jun 18, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Jaycee Horn
CB 		Alpharetta, GA Alpharetta 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Dec 18, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 83
Kingsley Enagbare
DE 		Atlanta, GA Hapeville Charter 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 257 lb (117 kg) Jul 26, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Jovaughn Gwyn
OG 		Charlotte, NC Harding 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 294 lb (133 kg) Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Rosendo Louis
ILB 		Deerfield Beach, FL Deerfield Beach 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 237 lb (108 kg) Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Jonathan Gipson
CB 		Hoschton, GA Mill Creek 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 183 lb (83 kg) Jul 31, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Maxwell Iyama
OT 		Murfreesboro, TN Siegel 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 300 lb (140 kg) Apr 2, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Deshaun Fenwick
RB 		Bradenton, FL Braden River 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 208 lb (94 kg) May 3, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Hank Manos
C 		Chapin, SC Chapin 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Mar 28, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Lavonte Valentine
RB 		Melbourne, FL Melbourne Central Catholic 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jul 4, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Tyquan Johnson
WR 		Sylvania, GA Screven County 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 192 lb (87 kg) Jul 22, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Jabari Ellis
DT 		Santee, SC Georgia Military College 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 285 lb (129 kg) Jul 4, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Israel Mukuamu
CB 		Bossier City, LA Parkway 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 187 lb (85 kg) Dec 9, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Jesus Gibbs
OG 		Dumfries, VA Potomic 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Jul 22, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Ernest Jones
OLB 		Waycross, GA Ware County 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg) May 5, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Wyatt Campbell
OT 		Lugoff, SC Lugoff-Elgin 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 290 lb (130 kg) Jun 15, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Darius Rush
WR 		Greeleyville, SC C.E. Murray 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 173 lb (78 kg) Feb 27, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
R.J. Roderick
S 		Summerville, SC Cane Bay 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Jun 3, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 19   Rivals: 19  247Sports: 19  ESPN: 18
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2018 South Carolina Football Commitment List". Rivals.com.
  • "2018 South Carolina Commits". Scout.com.
  • "2018 commits". ESPN.com.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.
  • "2018 South Carolina Gamecocks football team". 247sports.com.

Incoming transfers[edit]

South Carolina added two grad transfers, and two regular transfers to the 2018 roster.[22][23]

Name Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Prev. School
Nick Harvey CB 5'10" 185 Senior (Grad Transfer) Richmond, TX Texas A&M
J.T. Ibe S 6'0" 190 Senior (Grad Transfer) Mansfield, TX Rice
Jamel Cook S 6'4" 186 RS Sophomore Miami, FL Southern Cal
Josh Belk DT 6'3" 359 Freshman Richburg, SC Clemson

Schedule[edit]

Spring game[edit]

2018 Garnet and Black Spring game
1 234Total
• Black 14 10100 34
Garnet 3 1700 20
Scoring summary
Q110:14BLACKTy'Son Williams 27 yard run (Parker White kick)7–0 BLACK
Q15:15GARNETParker White 47-yard field goal7–3 BLACK
Q11:54BLACKJacob August 8-yard pass from Jake Bentley (Parker White kick)14–3 BLACK
Q29:20GARNETDeshaun Fenwick 1-yard run (Parker White kick)14–10 BLACK
Q26:30BLACKBryan Edwards 19-yard pass from Jake Bentley (Parker White kick)21–10 BLACK
Q25:28BLACKParker White 46-yard field goal24–10 BLACK
Q24:47GARNETAlexander Woznick 40-yard field goal24–13 BLACK
Q21:18GARNETA.J. Turner 49-yard pass from Scarnecchia (Alexander Woznick kick)24–20 BLACK
Q310:12BLACKAlexander Woznick 37-yard field goal27–20 BLACK
Q33:56BLACKDeshaun Fenwick 1-yard run (Alexander Woznick kick)34–20 BLACK


The 2018 South Carolina Gamecocks Garnet and Black spring game took place in Columbia, South Carolina on March 31, at 12:00 p.m. EST. The game was broadcast live on the SEC Network.[24][25] The Black team defeated the Garnet team by a score of 34–20, QB Jake Bentley completed 15 of 25 passes for 174 yards and 2 TD's.[26]

Regular season[edit]

South Carolina announced its 2018 football schedule on September 19, 2017.[27] The schedule consists of 7 home games and 5 away games for the regular season. The Gamecocks hosted SEC opponents Georgia (rivalry) on September 8, Missouri on October 6, Texas A&M on October 13, and Tennessee, on October 27. South Carolina traveled to four SEC opponents: Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Ole Miss and Florida.

South Carolina's out of conference opponents represent the ACC, MAC, SoCon and Sun Belt conferences. The Gamecocks hosted three non–conference games which are against Coastal Carolina of the Sun Belt, Akron of the MAC and Chattanooga of the SoCon. South Carolina traveled to archrival Clemson of the ACC for 116th annual Palmetto Bowl to finish the regular season. The Gamecocks were originally scheduled to face Conference USA opponent Marshall on September 15, but this game was cancelled due to Hurricane Florence. Akron was then scheduled as a replacement.

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 112:00 p.m.Coastal Carolina*
SECNW 49–1575,126
September 83:30 p.m.No. 3 GeorgiaNo. 24
CBSL 17–4183,140
September 224:00 p.m.at Vanderbilt
SECNW 37–1426,078
September 297:30 p.m.at No. 17 Kentucky
SECNL 10–2463,081
October 612:00 p.m.Missouri
  • Williams–Brice Stadium
  • Columbia, SC
SECNW 37–3573,393
October 133:30 p.m.No. 22 Texas A&M
  • Williams–Brice Stadium
  • Columbia, SC
SECNL 23–2676,871
October 277:30 p.m.Tennessee
  • Williams–Brice Stadium
  • Columbia, SC (rivalry)
SECNW 27–2480,614
November 312:00 p.m.at Ole Miss
SECNW 48–4456,798
November 1012:00 p.m.at No. 19 Florida
ESPNL 31–3582,696
November 177:30 p.m.Chattanooga*
  • Williams–Brice Stadium
  • Columbia, SC
SECNW 49–972,832
November 247:00 p.m.at No. 2 Clemson*
ESPNL 35–5681,436
December 1[a]12:00 p.m.Akron*
  • Williams–Brice Stadium
  • Columbia, SC
SECNW 28–353,420
December 2912:00 p.m.vs. Virginia*
ABCL 0–2848,263
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

Personnel[edit]

Coaching staff[edit]

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp will enter his third-year in 2018. Muschamp has led the Gamecocks to 15 wins and 11 losses over his first two years, tying Steve Spurrier, and Joe Morrison for most wins in the first two seasons as a Gamecock head coach. On December 6, Offensive Coordinator Kurt Roper was terminated after offensive struggles.[28] Co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Bryan McClendon served as the offensive coordinator for the Outback Bowl win against Michigan, and was promoted to permanent offensive coordinator to replace Roper.[29] On January 5, Dan Werner accepted the role of quarterbacks coach.[30] Werner has previously been on Ole Miss, Miami, and Alabama's coaching staff.[31]

On January 11, it was announced that former South Carolina star running back Marcus Lattimore would be joining the staff as the director of player development.[32][33]

Name Position Consecutive season
Will Muschamp Head coach 3rd
Lance Thompson Assistant head coach and defensive line coach 3rd
Travaris Robinson Defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach 3rd
Bryan McClendon Offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach 3rd (1st as OC)
Bobby Bentley Running backs coach 3rd
Eric Wolford Offensive line coach 2nd
Coleman Hutzler Linebackers coach and special teams coordinator 3rd
Mike Peterson Outside linebackers coach 3rd
Pat Washington Tight ends coach 3rd
Dan Werner Quarterbacks coach 1st
Kyle Krantz Nickelbacks and strong side linebackers coach, assistant special teams coach 1st
Jeff Dillman Director of Player Strength and Conditioning 3rd
Matthew Lindsey Director of Player Personnel 2nd
Marcus Lattimore Director of Player Development 1st

[34]

Roster[edit]

2018 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Roster

Quarterback

  •  4 Darius Douglas – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 199)
  •  7 Dakereon Joyner – freshman (6'1, 208)
  • 10 Jay Urich – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 210)
  • 11 Corbett Glick – freshman (6'1, 203)
  • 12 Michael Scarnecchia – Redshirt senior(6'3, 216)
  • 16 Bailey Hart – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 178)
  • 17 Danny Gordon – Redshirt senior (6'0, 211)
  • 19 Jake Bentley – junior (6'4, 224)

Running back

  •  5 Rico Dowdle – junior (6'0, 215)
  • 14 Deshaun Fenwick – freshman (6'1, 220)
  • 25 A.J. Turner – Redshirt junior (5'10, 195)
  • 27 Ty'Son Williams – Redshirt junior (6'0, 219)
  • 31 Lavonte Valentine – freshman (6'0, 190)
  • 32 Caleb Kinlaw – senior (5'10, 198)
  • 33 Slade Carroll – Redshirt freshman (5'9, 210)
  • 34 Mon Denson – Redshirt junior (5'10, 212)

Wide receiver

  •  1 Deebo Samuel – Redshirt senior (6'0, 210)
  •  6 Josh Vann – freshman (5'10, 185)
  •  8 Randrecous Davis – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 189)
  • 13 Shi Smith – sophomore (5'10, 187)
  • 18 OrTre Smith – sophomore (6'4, 222)
  • 28 Joe Thomas – freshman (5'9, 183)
  • 80 Shemar Glenn – Redshirt junior (6'0, 165)
  • 81 Darius Rush – freshman (6'2, 184)
  • 82 Bailey Rogers – junior (5'9, 167)
  • 83 Chavis Dawkins – junior (6'2, 220)
  • 86 Chad Terrell – sophomore (6'3, 219)
  • 89 Bryan Edwards – junior (6'3, 220)

Placekicker

  • 12 Shane Hynes – senior (5'9, 178)
  • 42 Alexander Woznick – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 166)
  • 43 Parker White – Redshirt sophomore (6'5, 200)

Punter

  • 20 Joseph Charlton – Redshirt junior (6'5, 188)
  • 85 Michael Almond – Redshirt junior (6'3, 225)
  

Tight end

  •  3 K.C. Crosby – Redshirt senior (6'1, 229)
  • 15 Evan Hinson – Redshirt junior (6'4, 230)
  • 40 Jacob August – Redshirt senior (6'6, 252)
  • 41 Caleb Jenerette – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 221)
  • 46 Patrick Reedy – freshman (6'7, 240)
  • 84 Kyle Markway – Redshirt junior (6'4, 242)
  • 87 Kiel Pollard – junior (6'1, 235)
  • 88 Will Register – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 251)

Offensive Lineman

  • 50 Sadarius Hutcherson – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 310)
  • 51 Maxwell Iyama – freshman (6'5, 310)
  • 54 Jovaughn Gwyn – freshman (6'2, 296)
  • 55 Christian Pellage – Redshirt junior (6'7, 305)
  • 60 Chandler Farrell – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 290)
  • 61 Cameron Johnson – Redshirt sophomore (6'6, 289)
  • 63 Blake Camper – senior (6'8, 309)
  • 66 Will Putnam – Redshirt sophomore (6'5, 297)
  • 68 Wyatt Campbell – freshman (6'6, 305)
  • 70 Hank Manos – freshman (6'4, 289)
  • 71 Eric Douglas – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 298)
  • 72 Donell Stanley – Redshirt senior (6'3, 315)
  • 73 Summie Carlay – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 300)
  • 74 Dennis Daley – senior (6'6, 324)
  • 75 Jordon Carty – Redshirt freshman (6'7, 315)
  • 76 Jordan Rhodes – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 325)
  • 77 Malik Young – Redshirt senior (6'3, 287)
  • 78 Zack Bailey – senior (6'6, 314)
  • 79 Dylan Wonnum – freshman (6'5, 310)

Defensive Lineman

  •  3 Javon Kinlaw – junior (6'6, 305)
  •  5 Keir Thomas – junior (6'2, 276)
  •  8 D. J. Wonnum – junior (6'5, 258)
  • 15 Aaron Sterling – sophomore (6'1, 245)
  • 19 Brad Johnson – sophomore (6'2, 250)
  • 35 Daniel Fennell – Redshirt junior (6'2, 246)
  • 50 Griffin Gentry – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 270)
  • 52 Kingsley Enagbare – freshman (6'4, 285)
  • 57 Jazuun Outlaw – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 238)
  • 61 Javion Duncan – Redshirt senior (5'11, 273)
  • 90 Rick Sandidge – freshman (6'5, 285)
  • 91 Shameik Blackshear – Redshirt junior (6'5, 270)
  • 92 Tyreek Johnson – freshman (6'3, 270)
  • 93 Jesus Gibbs – freshman (6'3, 280)
  • 94 M.J. Webb – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 288)
  • 95 Kobe Smith – junior (6'2, 295)
  • 96 Josh Belk – freshman (6'3, 359)
  • 99 Jabari Ellis – junior (6'3, 280)
  

Linebacker

  •  4 Bryson Allen-Williams – Redshirt senior (6'1, 230)
  •  6 T. J. Brunson – junior (6'1, 240)
  • 11 Eldridge Thompson – senior (6'1, 229)
  • 30 Damani Staley – sophomore (6'0, 225)
  • 42 Rosendo Louis Jr. – freshman (6'2, 240)
  • 44 Sherrod Greene – sophomore (6'1, 228)
  • 45 Spencer Eason-Riddle – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 225)
  • 46 Noah Vincent – freshman (6'0, 209)
  • 48 Sean McGonigal – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 221)
  • 53 Ernest Jones – freshman (6'2, 235)
  • 59 Alex DeLoach – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 209)

Defensive back

  •  1 Nick Harvey – Redshirt senior (5'10, 195)
  •  7 Jaycee Horn – freshman (6'1, 195)
  •  9 Keisean Nixon – senior (5'10, 193)
  • 10 R.J. Roderick – freshman (6'0, 207)
  • 16 Rashad Fenton – senior (5'11, 188)
  • 17 Javon Charleston – Redshirt junior (6'1, 187)
  • 21 Jamyest Williams – sophomore (5'8, 182)
  • 22 Steven Montac – senior (5'10, 186)
  • 23 Korey Banks – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 191)
  • 24 Israel Mukuamu – freshman (6'4, 200)
  • 26 Jaylin Dickerson – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 191)
  • 28 Tayvn Jackson – Redshirt freshman (5'9, 185)
  • 29 J.T. Ibe – Redshirt senior (5'10, 191)
  • 31 Jamel Cook – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 186)
  • 32 Kevin Pickens – Redshirt junior (5'8, 177)
  • 33 Zay Brown – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 200)
  • 36 Jonathan Gipson – freshman (6'1, 186)
  • 39 Dawson Hoffman – freshman (5'11, 197)
  • 40 Jason Senn – Redshirt junior (5'8, 186)
  • 47 Jaylan Foster – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 184)

Long snappers

  • 45 Ben Asbury – Redshirt senior (6'0, 199)
  • 49 Matthew Smith – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 209)
  • : 2018 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Roster 08/15/18[35]

Depth chart[edit]

Game summaries[edit]

Coastal Carolina[edit]

See also: 2018 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football team
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Coastal Carolina 0 3 3915
South Carolina 14 14 14749

at Williams–Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina

  • Date: September 1, 2018
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 88 °F (31 °C) • Wind: ESE 3 mph (4.8 km/h) • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 75,126
  • Referee: Marc Curles
  • TV announcers (SECN): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (color), Kris Budden (sideline)
  • [36]
Game information

vs No. 3 Georgia[edit]

See also: Georgia–South Carolina football rivalry and 2018 Georgia Bulldogs football team
Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 3 Georgia 17 3 21041
No. 24 South Carolina 7 3 0717

at Williams–Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina

  • Date: September 8, 2018
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 92 °F (33 °C) • Wind:SE 5 mph (8.0 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 83,140
  • Referee: Matt Loeffler
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
  • [37]
Game information

At Vanderbilt[edit]

See also: 2018 Vanderbilt Commodores football team
South Carolina Gamecocks at Vanderbilt Commodores – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
South Carolina 10 10 10737
Vanderbilt 0 14 0014

at Vanderbilt Stadium • Nashville, Tennessee

  • Date: September 22, 2018
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Wind: NE 11 mph (18 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 26,078
  • Referee: Matt Austin
  • TV announcers (SECN): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (color), Kris Budden (sideline)
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At Kentucky[edit]

See also: 2018 Kentucky Wildcats football team
South Carolina Gamecocks at Kentucky Wildcats – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
South Carolina 3 0 7010
No. 17 Kentucky 3 21 0024

at Commonwealth Stadium • Lexington, Kentucky

  • Date: September 29, 2018
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C) • Wind: NE 6 mph (9.7 km/h) • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 63,081
  • Referee: Lee Hedrick
  • TV announcers (SECN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (color), Cole Cubelic (sideline)
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Missouri[edit]

See also: 2018 Missouri Tigers football team
Missouri Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Missouri 14 9 01235
South Carolina 7 7 17637

at Williams–Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina

  • Date: October 6, 2018
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 86 °F (30 °C) • Wind: ESE 2 mph (3.2 km/h) • Weather: Partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 73,393
  • Referee: David Smith
  • TV announcers (SECN): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (color), Kris Budden (sideline)
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Texas A&M[edit]

See also: 2018 Texas A&M Aggies football team and Bonham Trophy
Texas A&M Aggies at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 22 Texas A&M 3 10 31026
South Carolina 0 0 16723

at Williams–Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina

  • Date: October 13, 2018
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind: NNE 3 mph (4.8 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 76,871
  • Referee: Hubert Owens
  • TV announcers (SECN): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (color)
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Tennessee[edit]

See also: 2018 Tennessee Volunteers football team
Tennessee Volunteers at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Tennessee 7 7 10024
South Carolina 3 6 15327

at Williams–Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina

  • Date: October 27, 2018
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 60 °F (16 °C) • Wind: W 11 mph (18 km/h) • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 80,614
  • Referee: James Carter
  • TV announcers (SECN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (color), Cole Cubelic (sideline)
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At Ole Miss[edit]

See also: 2018 Ole Miss Rebels football team
South Carolina Gamecocks at Ole Miss Rebels – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
South Carolina 17 10 714048
Ole Miss 3 24 107044

at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium • Oxford, Mississippi

  • Date: November 3, 2018
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Wind: • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 56,798
  • Referee: Marc Curles
  • TV announcers (SECN): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (color), Kris Budden (sideline)
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At Florida[edit]

See also: 2018 Florida Gators football team
South Carolina Gamecocks at Florida Gators – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
South Carolina 14 7 10031
No. 19 Florida 0 14 71435

at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • Gainesville, Florida

  • Date: November 10, 2018
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) • Wind: N 8 mph (13 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 82,696
  • Referee: David Smith
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (color), Tom Luginbill (sideline)
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Chattanooga[edit]

See also: 2018 Chattanooga Mocs football team
Chattanooga Mocs at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Chattanooga 0 3 069
South Carolina 14 14 71449

at Williams–Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina

  • Date: November 17, 2018
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Wind: Calm • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 72,832
  • Referee: Ken Williamson
  • TV announcers (SECN): Mike Morgan (play-by-play), Barrett Jones (color), Alyssa Lang (sideline)
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At Clemson[edit]

See also: Palmetto Bowl and 2018 Clemson Tigers football team
South Carolina Gamecocks at Clemson Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
South Carolina 7 14 01435
No. 2 Clemson 14 14 141456

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, South Carolina

  • Date: November 24, 2018
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 49 °F (9 °C) • Wind: NNW 2 • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 81,406
  • Referee: Matt Loeffler
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (color), Todd McShay (sideline)
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Akron[edit]

See also: 2018 Akron Zips football team
Akron Zips at South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Akron 3 0 003
South Carolina 14 14 0028

at Williams–Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina

  • Date: December 1, 2018
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 56 °F (13 °C) • Wind: SE 3 mph (4.8 km/h) • Weather: Showers
  • Game attendance: 53,420
  • Referee: James Carter
  • TV announcers (SECN): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Cole Cublic (color), Dawn Davenport (sideline)
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Vs. Virginia (Belk Bowl)[edit]

See also: 2018 Virginia Cavaliers football team and 2018 Belk Bowl
Virginia Cavaliers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary
Period 1 2 Total
Virginia 0
South Carolina 0

at Bank of America Stadium • Charlotte, NC

  • Date: December 29, 2018
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • TV announcers (ABC): Adam Amin (play-by-play), Anthony Becht (color), Rocky Boiman (color)
Game information

Rankings[edit]

Further information: 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
APRV24RVRVRV—RV—————————
CoachesRV24RVRVRVRVRVRVRVRVRV—RV———
CFPNot released——————Not released

Players drafted into the NFL[edit]

See also: 2019 NFL Draft
Round Pick Player Position NFL club
2 36 Deebo Samuel WR San Francisco 49ers
6 201 Rashad Fenton CB Kansas City Chiefs
6 212 Dennis Daley OT Carolina Panthers

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