COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina defense has carried it through this season, so it’s not much of a surprise that the No. 14 Gamecocks are a little beat up.
Seven players came out of last week’s game with The Citadel shaken up, including five linebackers from the Southeastern Conference’s fourth-ranked defense.
Coach Steve Spurrier is optimistic most of them will be back, but said Tuesday it is too early to know who will be able to play Saturday against No. 18 Clemson.
The defense is currently allowing 280 yards a game, which aren’t bad numbers for a unit that was allowing an average of 391 yards after the first two games. The Gamecocks have won three games this year scoring 17 points or less.
