COLUMBIA — One year ago, Will Sport wasn’t a starter at South Carolina — he was a backup plan, pressed into regular action due to injuries suffered to two of his teammates along the Gamecocks’ offensive line.
South Carolina’s projected starting lineup for Thursday’s opener against North Carolina, with previous career starts in parentheses:
QB Connor Mitch (0)
RB Brandon Wilds (11)
WR Pharoh Cooper (13)
WR Deebo Samuel (0)
WR Carlton Heard (0)
LT Brandon Shell (36)
LG Mike Matulis (6)
C Alan Knott (8)
RG Will Sport (12)
RT Mason Zandi (0)
TE Jerell Adams (6)
DE Marquavius Lewis (0)
DT Dante Sawyer (0)
DT Gerald Dixon Jr.