The Will Muschamp era at South Carolina begins in the Music City on Thursday. As is usually the case, there’s a lyric written there that sums up their situation. Eef Barzelay may not be the best known singer-songwriter in Nashville, but his song “I Love the Unknown” is the blueprint for how the Gamecocks win this game.
One quick look at Vanderbilt’s depth chart next to South Carolina’s makes it clear just how significant the experience gap is between the teams heading into this game. Only three Commodores starters are underclassmen, and every starter on the defense is a junior or senior.