After an eventful day in Athens, we take a look at three things we learned from the Gamecocks performance against the Georgia Bulldogs.

1. The Gamecocks can hang

Everyone, including Vegas, was picking this one to be a blowout. Most UGA fans score predictions were right in line with Vegas. The line had the Bulldogs as much as 25 point favorites. South Carolina proved that they can hang with the big boys and are moving in the right direction in year two of the Will Muschamp era. Even UGA’s head man, Kirby Smart, felt that the Gamecocks outplayed the Bulldogs and could have won if not for their two stars in the backfield, running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel.

2. Roper’s gotta go

Kurt Roper and this offensive unit continue to befuddle USC fans. The Gamecocks continue to get into familiar formations and have a lack of creativity, specifically in the running game. Bottom line: if fans can tell that when Hayden Hurt goes in motion it’s going to be a run, you can bet Kirby Smart and company know as well. For the Gamecocks to have the type of offense fans are looking for, Muschamp will have to make a decision at the end of this season to either demote or part ways with Roper. The conservative play-calling and offensive predictability will be his end.

3. Skai Moore will be missed

Linebacker Skai Moore continues to prove why he was missed so dearly last season. Moore re-took the overall tackle lead for South Carolina when he had 10 tackles on Saturday against the Bulldogs. Just behind him is linebacker TJ Brunson, who has amassed 66 tackles. Moore now sits at 67 tackles on the season as he looks to become the first player in Gamecock history to lead his team in tackles all four years he’s on the field. Oh yeah, he’s also chasing the school interception record as well. It is safe to say that Moore will be missed in 2018.