Muschamp: South Carolina quarterback competition continues

by: The Associated Press, PETE IACOBELLI

Posted: Sep 10, 2020 / 12:55 PM EDT / Updated: Sep 10, 2020 / 12:58 PM EDT

FILE – In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp walks on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. Muschamp haven’t had a true quarterback competition since 2016 _ and he’s taking much of the way through camp as Ryan Hilinski, Collin Hill and Luke Doty try to become the Gamecocks’ passer. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Will Muschamp has not had a quarterback competition in preseason camp for four years.

Now that he has one, he is not ready for it to end just yet.

The Gamecocks are seeking a starter among sophomore Ryan Hilinski, transfer Collin Hill and highly rated freshman Luke Doty.

Muschamp has had the luxury the last few years of an established starter in Jake Bentley, who took over in the middle of 2016.

Hilinski, though, was forced into action last season when Bentley broke a bone in his foot in the team’s opener and missed the season.