VIDEO: Shane Beamer reviews UGA game on Sunday teleconference
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer met with the media Sunday evening via teleconference, one day after the Gamecocks’ 48-7 loss to Georgia.
Beamer provided an injury update, the latest on the Gamecocks’ offense and playcalling on that side of the ball, and thoughts on recruiting, among other things.
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South Carolina-Charlotte opening line released
South Carolina football opened as a 21-point favorite over Charlotte when opening lines were released by Circa Sports on Sunday afternoon.
The book set the over/under at 60 1/2 points for the matchup, which is set for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff in Columbia on Saturday, Sept. 24 with ESPNU carrying the telecast.
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The Gamecocks, 1-2 overall and 0-2 in the SEC, are coming off a 48-7 loss to No. 1 Georgia on Saturday afternoon.
Charlotte, after starting 0-3, is celebrating an important victory as the 49ers knocked off Carolina’s Week 1 opponent, Georgia State, 42-41 on Saturday night.
The Gamecocks opened the year with a 35-14 win over Georgia State before losing 44-30 to Arkansas in Fayetteville.
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Charlotte struggled out of the gate, dropping its first three games to Florida Atlantic, William and Mary and Maryland before grabbing the win over Shawn Elliott’s Panthers. Charlotte QB Chris Reynolds threw for 401 yards and five touchdowns in the win.
ESPN’s FPI gives South Carolina a 91.8 percent chance of winning the game.
South Carolina defense gains hopeful injury updates
By Jack Veltri
South Carolina received some much-needed positive news one day after a 48-7 loss to Georgia.
According to Shane Beamer, Darius Rush and Devonni Reed, who exited Saturday’s game with injuries, had good test results today and seem on track to play Saturday against Charlotte. Rush left with a hamstring injury while Reed hurt his hip and began taking X-rays almost immediately.
Beamer said he’s optimistic they’ll be able to play against Charlotte this weekend. However, he did not provide an update on Stone Blanton who departed late with a shoulder injury.
The Gamecocks were also down five starters defensively against the Bulldogs, including Mo Kaba and Jordan Strachan, who are out for the year. Cam Smith, RJ Roderick, Boogie Huntley and David Spaulding all did not play.
