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FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2016, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, left, and South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp meet on the field before an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina has made constant improvement since bottoming out at the end of the Steve Spurrier era. But lose to Georgia on a high stakes SEC opener for both teams and the Gamecocks will likely spend another season in the national shadows. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)

No. 24 South Carolina eager for showdown with No. 3 Georgia

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

South Carolina running back Rico Dowdle (5) scores a touchdown against Coastal Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Bentley throws 4 TDs, South Carolina beats Coastal Carolina

By DAVID CLONINGER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wofford in Columbia, S.C. Bentley has only one concern in fall camp, improving enough to make the Gamecocks contenders in the Southeastern Conference. The team's fate will rest on how well the junior with the big arm develops in South Carolina's faster-paced attack. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)

Jake Bentley growing in South Carolina’s offense

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2018, file photo, South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley throws a pass against Michigan during the second half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, in Tampa, Fla. New South Carolina quarterbacks coach Dan Werner was brought on by South Carolina coach Will Muschamp to help ignite an offense that’s been near the bottom of the Southeastern Conference the past two seasons. So far, so good, according to two-year starter Jake Bentley. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Longtime QB coach Werner looks speed up Gamecocks’ offense

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

South Carolina running back A.J. Turner (25) runs away from Florida linebacker Vosean Joseph (11) and David Reese (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

S Carolina overcomes errors, beats crumbling Florida 28-20

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press

South Carolina tight end Hayden Hurst (81) is upended by the Vanderbilt defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

S Carolina stays alive in SEC East with 34-27 win over Vandy

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press

South Carolina's Deebo Samuel (1) catches the opening kickoff from North Carolina State and returns it for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Samuel’s 3 TDs lift South Carolina over NC State 35-28

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Gamecocks QB Jake Bentley looking for next step

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

South Carolina NCAA college football player Jake Bentley speaks during the Southeastern Conference's annual media gathering, Thursday, July 13, 2017, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

SEC will roll out impressive group of young quarterbacks

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

File-This Nov. 5, 2016, file photo shows South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley celebrating a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, S.C. Bentley’s plans for South Carolina are much bigger than rallying the Gamecocks to a bowl. “I’m thinking to stay here for four years right now,” said Bentley, speaking publicly this week for the first time since taking over as the Gamecocks’ starting quarterback last October as a freshman. “I want to win a national championship, and however long that takes I’m going to do it,” Bentley continued. “The young talent that we have is definitely ready to win a national championship, win an SEC championship.”(AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)

Bentley’s got bigger South Carolina goals

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Bentley stays perfect, South Carolina defeats Missouri 31-21

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

South Carolina starting quarterback Jake Bentley (4) and South Carolina running back David Williams (33) celebrate a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Staying with Bentley: Gamecocks rolling with freshman QB

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press