Jake Bentley wasn’t completely free of responsibility in earning the boos he received before halftime in South Carolina’s 26-23 loss to Texas A&M on Saturday.
He threw an end-zone pick and put a few balls high. But throughout the game, his receivers also hurt him with drops that erased big plays. It left Gamecocks coach Will Muschamp flummoxed, as he noted Texas A&M’s defensive scheme allows for one-on-one matchups that USC often won.
“We had some wonderful opportunities out there that we didn’t take advantage of them,” Muschamp said, admitting he’s surprised his talented receivers have struggled catching the ball in big games.