Muschamp Relying on Bentley to be a Matador Against Bulls

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Carolina’s entire season changed after entering their bye week with a 2-4 mark. That’s when Will Muschamp and his coaching staff decided to end true freshman quarterback Jake Bentley’s redshirt season and play him in the regular season. What happened next was the exact offensive spark the Gamecocks needed, leading to a 4-2 run that allowed USC to become bowl eligible.

Now less than one day away from facing South Florida in the Birmingham Bowl, coach Muschamp and company break down Bentley’s success and growth which has helped carry the garnet and black. Click the video above for the story from ABC Columbia Sports Director Mike Gillespie live in Alabama.