Jacob Eason will improve throwing the ball, but the Bulldogs will be built on tailbacks Nick Chubb and Sony Michel. The Gamecocks, like they will when they play Arkansas, will know what’s coming.
2. NO CAMPING ALLOWED
South Carolina coach Will Muschamp believes in a simple concept – no pass-rush, no defense. He was able to draw a great season out of Darius English last year despite the overall blitz not being great. If he can find another candidate or two this year, Eason has shown he’s not mobile.
3. WONDERBOY
USC’s Jake Bentley got more votes for all-SEC quarterback than Eason did, although neither made any of the three preseason media squads.