South Carolina’s defensive line has taken it on the chin this season.
The top three edge players, Bryson Allen-Williams, D.J. Wonnum, Aaron Sterling, are all done for the year. Against Clemson, tackle Keir Thomas was knocked out, Javon Kinlaw was hurt but later returned and freshman Kingsley Enagbare was out with an undisclosed injury.
So the next group had to step in. The outcome wasn’t great against a Tigers front heavy on All-ACC talent, but Gamecocks coach Will Muschamp saw a few bright spots.
“I thought Ricky (Sandidge) did a nice job,” Muschamp said.