Several South Carolina contributors not dressed for North Carolina game

South Carolina appears to be down some potential contributors for its 2019 opener.

JT Ibe, OrTre Smith, AJ Turner, Randrecous Davis and Jaylen Nichols aren’t dressed as the Gamecocks prepare for North Carolina.

Ibe is listed on USC’s depth chart as a starting safety. Smith is listed as a backup receiver behind Josh Vann. Turner is a No. 2 cornerback behind Israel Mukuamu. Davis is behind Shi Smith at receiver. Nichols, a freshman, is a reserve offensive lineman.

The above absences could mean more playing time for Jammie Robinson in the seconday and Jay Urich, Chavis Dawkins and, perhaps, Dakereon Joyner at receiver.

Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m.

This story was originally published August 31, 2019 at 3:07 PM.

Andrew Ramspacher

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Andrew Ramspacher has been covering college athletics since 2010, serving as The State’s USC men’s basketball beat writer since October 2017. His work has been recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors, Virginia Press Association and West Virginia Press Association. At a program-listed 5-foot-10, he’s always been destined to write about the game. Not play it. Support my work with a digital subscription