The South Carolina football program hasn’t eased into things of late.
It’s been six seasons since the Gamecocks opened the season against a non-Power Five opponent. Every one of those teams went bowling.
Coach Will Muschamp thinks that can help with a part of offseason focus, as his squad will open against a potentially very good N.C. State team Saturday.
“I’d go back to the summer,” Muschamp said. “Our guys understanding we need to be game-ready game one when you have an opponent like NC State. To understand you better be in shape and understanding all those things.