It’s Belk Bowl Eve, and while we can’t believe it’s here already, we’ve made it through the long and quiet holiday break to see some football one last time in 2018. Here are some questions we’ve got in mind as we ponder the impending matchup:
Can the Gamecocks defend Bryce Perkins? Virginia’s quarterback has keyed the Hoos’ rise through the Coastal division. A JUCO transfer, Perkins immediately set about rewriting Virginia’s record books, rolling up a program-best 3,314 yards of total offense and 31 touchdowns this season. In terms of quarterbacks the Gamecocks have already faced, his dual-threat skill set is likely most similar to Kentucky’s Terry Wilson — although he’s a much better passer.