PLAYERS TO WATCH
–QB Jake Bentley couldn’t finish the game after tweaking a knee late in the loss at Kentucky. He ended the game 13-of-28 passing for only 148 yards (58 coming on one play) and a season-high three interceptions. He has six interceptions for the year, in the last three games.
–WR Deebo Samuel had only two catches against Kentucky, but one was a 58-yard touchdown in the third quarter, his second touchdown catch of the season. He has 206 yards on a team-high 22 receptions plus two runs for 11 yards and four kickoff returns for 95 yards.
–SB T.J. Brunson leads South Carolina’s defense. He is the team leader in tackles for loss with 23 for the season with two of his eight tackles against Kentucky resulting in negative yardage for the Wildcats.
–CB Rashad Fenton came up with his third interception of the season with his pick against Kentucky QB Terry Wilson. He has all of South Carolina’s interceptions. He came into his senior campaign with just two picks for his career.
SERIES HISTORY: The series with Missouri is tied 4-4. South Carolina has won the last two meetings, including a 31-13 win in 2017.
QUOTE TO NOTE: “We step over the line sometimes. I would rather say ‘whoa,’ than ‘giddy up.'” — Coach Will Muschamp, on handling South Carolina’s penalty issues.
