USC Gamecocks Football

Gamecocks lose senior starter for the season

Bryson Allen-Williams (4)
Bryson Allen-Williams (4) Special to The State

After South Carolina’s 17-16 win against Louisiana Tech, Gamecocks coach Will Muschamp announced senior linebacker Bryson Allen-Williams will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.

He said he will stay for a redshirt senior season. He practiced Tuesday, and on Friday, details about his surgery were set Friday.

Allen-Williams has been a key part of USC’s defense, both as a linebacker and pass rusher in a pass situation package. For the season, he’s got 10 tackles, two sacks and an interception.

Muschamp also said guard Cory Helms injured his ankle near his Achilles tendon, making him day-to-day. Defensive end Dante Sawyer did not play after his hamstring didn’t feel good. Running back Rico Dowdle was limited by a thigh contusion. Kicker Alex Woznick was out with a groin injury.

This story was originally published September 23, 2017 at 6:59 PM with the headline "Gamecocks lose senior starter for the season."

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