South Carolina’s football staff was proud of the way it got to empty the bench in the season opener against Coastal Carolina.
That didn’t hold a candle to the way they got guys in during Saturday’s win against Chattanooga.
A slew of freshmen played, as did an army of backups. The NCAA’s new four-game redshirt rule allows for players to avoid the choice of getting a little work and losing a year of eligibility, and USC took full advantage.
“I was happy they played,” USC coach Will Muschamp said. “I think it’s awesome for them to be able to play.