South Carolina has two new injuries in the secondary - one that happened prior to the 49-9 win over Chattanooga and another that happened on the very first drive. Senior Steven Montac was in uniform but did not play while freshman Jaycee Horn was injured just a couple of plays into the game.

Following the game, head coach Will Muschamp that none of the injuries were serious.

“Jaycee is fine,” Muschamp said following the game. “He has a lateral ankle sprain and think he’s going to be OK.”

Montac was dressed but did not play after not practicing much this week.

“Steven has had a shoulder and a groin,” Muschamp said. “He hasn’t hardly practiced this week, and it’s been that way for a month.”

The injuries came at a position where the Gamecocks (6-4) could ill-afford to have them, especially given next week’s opponent. Entering the game, South Carolina had five injuries in the secondary with three of them being season-enders.

Horn switched from defensive back to safety for the game against the Mocs due to injuries at safety, which included Jaylin Dickerson being added to the report after the loss to Florida last week.

But there were more injuries than just at safety. Freshman defensive tackle Rick Sandidge went down with a leg injury in the second quarter. Sophomore wide receiver Shi Smith, who had a 53-yard touchdown reception, went out on the very next series after his score with a leg injury.

Both Sandidge and Smith returned to the game for meaningful action.

Defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw suffered some sort of injury in the first half of the game. He stayed in uniform and on the sideline but did not return to the game.

“Javon has a hip, really for the last month,” Muschamp said. “Going into the game, I was going to hold him. He came to me and wanted to give it a shot.”

Running back A.J. Turner left the game as well, but his injury also was not serious.

"AJ is fine," Muschamp said. "He had a quad contusion."

A pair of running backs - juniors Rico Dowdle and Ty'Son Williams - both dressed but did not play in the game. Williams has been nursing a hand injury suffered against Ole Miss, but he did play sparingly last week against Florida. The same can be said for Dowdle, who has an ankle injury.

“Rico practiced Thursday,” Muschamp said. “Our running game has been fine with Mon and A.J. The cast is cumbersome on Ty’Son carrying the football, so that’s the issue there.”

Players who were ruled out for the game but expected to return this season include safeties JT Ibe and Nick Harvey along with defensive lineman Aaron Sterling. None of the three were in uniform.

South Carolina will take on Clemson next week at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN on Saturday.

Freshman defensive lineman Tyreek Johnson (ACL tear)

Senior running back Caleb Kinlaw (ACL tear)

Freshman Tavyn Jackson (medical disqualification)

Freshman offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn (foot)

Sophomore wide receiver OrTre Smith (knee cap)

Senior linebacker Eldridge Thompson (shoulder)

Sophomore defensive back Korey Banks (transfer)

Freshman defensive lineman Jesus Gibbs (transfer)

Sophomore defensive back Jamyest Williams (shoulder)

Junior defensive back Javon Charleston (foot)

Senior defensive end Bryson Allen-Williams (ankle) – could return for bowl game

Freshman safety Jaylin Dickerson (hamstring) – could return for bowl game