Gamecocks Rely on Freshmen Defense | South Carolina Gamecocks Football News

South Carolina Gamecocks are banking on a rookie defensive surge to turn things around after a brutal 4-8 season—Coach Shane Beamer’s got true freshmen like J’Zavien Currence, Kosci Barnes, Triston Lewis, and KJ Johnson stepping into key roles, especially in a pass defense ranked 59th nationally. With veteran Peyton Williams as the lone experienced option, these raw talents must deliver fast if the Gamecocks hope to crack a bowl game. Kickoff is Sept. 5 at home vs. Kent State—watch these young guns make their mark. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/383597357b27e8ef