The feel on South Carolina’s football sideline might be a little different.
When the defense is on the field and the offense is watching, there’s a little more confidence, some expectation a unit that was projected as a question mark can hold up its end of the bargain.
“We’re very confident in our defense,” quarterback Jake Bentley said. “They made huge plays for us the past three games, they’re capable of getting the ball back for us very quickly. And they really pick us up.”
Tailback Rico Dowdle said the team is honest with itself, which can mean telling sometimes hard truths or admitting one part needs to step up in helping another.