The Gamecocks will host Benedict in an exhibition game at Colonial Life Arena on Mon., Nov. 1, before officially opening the season at AP Preseason No. 5 NC State.
Gamecock football coach Shane Beamer gave an update on quarterback Zeb Noland Wednesday during the week's SEC teleconference with the other 13 coaches in the league.
The surgery is set for Tuesday, Oct. 26. The school said Noland is expected to be available for the Gamecocks first game after the bye week against Florida on Nov. 6.
Ainias Smith had a 95-yard punt return for a touchdown and Jalen Wydermyer added two TD catches as No. 17 Texas A&M built a huge first-half lead and coasted to a 44-14 rout of South Carolina Saturday night.
Noland entered on the Gamecocks’ final drive and led a 75-yard touchdown drive, connecting with Xavier Legette on a 9-yard scoring pass with 37 seconds left for a 21-20 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday night.
There may be debate over the Southeastern Conference’s top team this season. After Saturday, though, there should be little doubt about who’s at the bottom when Vanderbilt faces South Carolina.
The seven-year, $22.1 million contract makes Staley the highest paid African-American head coach in her sport and one of the highest paid women's basketball coaches in the country.
Jake Bentley became the first player in South Alabama history to account for five touchdowns in a game, rushing for two and passing for three more as the Jaguars defeated Georgia Southern 41-14 on Thursday night.
Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Nikki McCray-Penson says she is stepping down as Bulldogs coach immediately after one season to focus on her health.
South Carolina will be looking for its first win in the all-time series with A&M, as the Aggies have won each of the first seven meetings between the two schools.