For all intents and purposes, it’s likely that the Jake Bentley era of South Carolina football is over. He’s out for at least six weeks with a broken foot, and if surgery is required, indications are that he’ll pursue a medical redshirt and sit the rest of the year. It’s possible he could stick around in Columbia for a re-do of his aborted senior season, but going to a needy program as a grad transfer could be a more appealing path, especially with how common player movement has become.
Regardless — and we do wish Bentley the best, both with his recovery and with whatever he decides about his future — it’s the Ryan Hilinski show now.