South Carolina begins head coach Will Muschamp’s third season as head coach on Sept. 1 against Coastal Carolina in Williams-Brice Stadium. Practice for 2018 begins Friday. Here are nine predictions about what might happen this season:
Javon Kinlaw is playing his final season at South Carolina
Apologies for starting off with a punch in the gut, but look at the bright side — this would mean the junior defensive tackle has a monster year in 2018. Kinlaw started 10 games last year despite showing up in the summer 40 pounds overweight. At 6-foot-6, 305 pounds, he seems to be in peak physical condition this summer and his combination of size and athleticism will make NFL teams salivate.