Head Coach: Will Muschamp is 2-1 at South Carolina. He coordinated the Auburn defense a year ago. Prior to that, Muschamp was the Florida Gators head coach where he posted a 28-21 record.
Team Strengths
— Defense: By far the most experienced group.Starting defense composition: 6 seniors, 4 juniors, 1 sophomore.
— Red-zone defense has been dominant in 2016: The Gamecocks are allowing touchdowns 31% (5-16) of the time while inside its own 20-yard line.
Weaknesses
— Scoring: Averages only 17.3 points per game including 10, 3rd quarter points in three games.