Jalon Kilgore out remainder of game vs. Clemson with hamstring injury

South Carolina safety Jalon Kilgore is out for the remainder of the game Saturday against Clemson, it was reported on the SEC Network broadcast. Kilgore apparently suffered a hamstring injury and had to be taken to the injury tent and was later seen with ice wrapped around his leg.

“He got hurt after that last drive,” Alyssa Lang reported. “Came out with a bag of ice taped to his right hamstring. Typically means you’re done for the day.”

Prior to the injury, Kilgore had managed two tackles on the day. The true freshman has made quite the impact this season with 74 tackles, one interception, six passes defended and a forced fumble.

Ultimately, it ended up being the last time we’ll see Kilgore this season as the Gamecocks went on to lose 16-7. South Carolina will now miss out on a bowl game for the first time in three seasons under coach Shane Beamer.

We surely haven’t seen the last of Kilgore, though, and he’ll aim to continue to build on his impressive freshman season when he comes back for Year 2.

Spencer Rattler updates future at South Carolina after accepting Senior Bowl invite

Saturday against Clemson could be the final college football game for South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler. Or perhaps not.

Speaking with reporters ahead of the regular season finale, Rattler — who has a Reese’s Senior Bowl invite in hand — was non-committal when asked about his football future. He emphasized his focus is primarily on beating Clemson to get South Carolina bowl eligible.

“You know, I’m focused on this game, obviously, on Saturday. Gotta take care of that first. Could be my last time out there. You never know, I got another year of eligibility as well,” Rattler said playfully. “But no, I’m ready to just play out there with my team, finish out strong and just have a good time.”

2023 has arguably been Rattler’s best season as a college quarterback — his 2020 campaign at Oklahoma was similar successful. He’s completed 70.6% of passes for more than 3000 yards this season through 11 games, throwing 19 touchdowns to seven interceptions.

And Rattler has largely done it behind a patchwork offensive line. Given the injury situation and other factors, South Carolina has rolled into the finale at 5-6 and need a win to get bowl eligible.