The State · Nov 18, 2018
Which new faces debuted for the Gamecocks on Saturday?
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. I think that’s where you really improve as far as gameday is having the opportunity to step out there.”
Freshemen who made debuts