South Carolina's 2018 football season begins on Sept. 1 against Coastal Carolina in Williams-Brice Stadium. Here are three reasons Gamecocks fans should be looking forward to the upcoming season.
Deebo Samuel
It’s hard to overstate the impact Samuel could have on the South Carolina offense this fall. His numbers are well-documented – 474 all-purpose yards and six touchdowns in 11 quarters of football before breaking his leg in 2017 – and the confidence he brings quarterback Jake Bentley, offensive coordinator Bryan McClendon and head coach Will Muschamp will have a tangible impact as well. Samuel has a chance to be the SEC player of the year, which would be the first time a wide receiver won the award since LSU’s Wendell Davis in 1987.