College Football Preview: South Carolina Gamecocks

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Dec 27, 2014; Shreveport, LA, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Skai Moore (10) and linebacker Jonathan Walton (28) celebrate after an interception by Walton in the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes in the 2014 Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

One of the under-the-radar head coaching hires of the offseason was the beginning of a new chapter in Columbia, South Carolina for Will Muschamp. The credentialed Muschamp has made his stamp around college football as a defensive coordinator with stops at LSU, Auburn, Texas, and a stint in the NFL as an assistant on Nick Saban’s staff with the Miami Dolphins. However, what he may be known for the most is his tenure as head coach at the University of Florida. Muschamp was 28-21 in four seasons from 2011 to 2014 which included going 17-15 in the SEC and 10 wins total in his last two seasons in Gainesville.

So why did South Carolina reach out to him?

Good question. Muschamp is only one season removed from the crash-and-burn that was the ending for his Florida gig. However, to be fair, it is a fresh start for Muschamp who has the defensive coaching prowess and the skilled ability to be an accomplished recruiter. He has his work cut out for him based on that his state rival, Clemson Tigers, has a firm grip on recruits who want to play college football in the state of South Carolina. Can Muschamp succeed? Let’s breakdown what you need to know about the 2016 season for the Gamecocks.

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