OrTre Smith to miss rest of 2018, set for knee surgery
Will Muschamp announced Tuesday that sophomore wide receiver and former Wando High School star OrTre Smith will miss the rest of 2018 as he is set to have season-ending knee surgery next week.
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Kinlaw earns weekly SEC honor after Vandy win
Carolina junior defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw was a standout against Vanderbilt in the Gamecocks’ 37-14 win in Nashville Saturday. On Monday, he was recognized as the SEC’s co-Defensive Lineman of the Week.
Lawrence, Etienne honored by ACC after GT win
Following big showings against Georgia Tech in a 49-21 Tigers win, Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence was named ACC Rookie of the week and Travis Etienne was honored as the ACC Running Back of the Week.
Clemson names Lawrence starter, Bryant backup for Syracuse game
Since before the start of fall camp, Dabo Swinney has said often his Clemson team can will with any of their top three quarterbacks on their roster under center. Despite four wins in four games, the coaching staff has decided to make a change.
Gamecocks’ set to start at noon vs. Missouri
South Carolina’s week six kickoff against Missouri will be played at noon Saturday, October 6. The Mayor’s Cup will be decided at Williams-Brice Stadium and will be aired on the SEC Network.
USC Baseball set for three fall scrimmages this week
South Carolina baseball will play three scrimmages this week as part of their fall baseball schedule.
Gamecocks next opponent, Kentucky, enters AP Top 25
After a season-high seven ranked teams lost, the back half of the AP college football poll got a makeover on Sunday. Five teams entered the Top 25, including No. 17 Kentucky for the first time since 2007 and No. 22 Duke.
Panthers’ Obada, once part of human trafficking, shines in NFL debut
Panthers defensive end Efe Obada exploded off the corner, bolted past Bengals tight end C.J. Ogbuehi and crashed into quarterback Andy Dalton for his first career sack and a 10-yard loss.
Benedict comes back to claim Palmetto Capital City Classic
In a special game played on a special day, it was only fitting that special teams took center stage in Benedict’s 28-20 victory over Fort Valley State on Sunday afternoon in the Palmetto Capital City Classic in Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Newton’s 4 TDs lift Panthers over Bengals 31-21
Panthers coach Ron Rivera wanted a little something more from his offense, which is why he turned to his old boss Norv Turner as the team’s new coordinator this season.
