Jake Bentley shows promise in South Carolina debut

For the first time in the Will Muschamp era, South Carolina scored more than two offensive touchdowns in a game.

In a 34-28 win on Saturday over Massachusetts, the Gamecocks showed the type of offensive production that has been lacking this season for various reasons. They did so with a true freshman making his starting debut: quarterback Jake Bentley.

Bentley, who is best known as the first quarterback since John David Booty to skip his senior year of high school in order to play major college football, appeared headed for a redshirt until he found himself in the middle of a competition for the starting job during South Carolina's open date following an Oct. 9 loss to Georgia. He wound up…