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South Carolina Football: Does Collin Hill have a Legitimate Chance to be the Gamecocks’ Starting QB?

By Jacob Elsey

Collin Hill #15 talks with Head Coach Mike Bobo. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Collin Hill #15 talks with Head Coach Mike Bobo. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 30: Quarterback Collin Hill #15 lines up behind offensive lineman Jeff Taylor #71 of the Colorado State Rams in the fourth quarter of a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 30, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – AUGUST 30: Quarterback Collin Hill #15 lines up behind offensive lineman Jeff Taylor #71 of the Colorado State Rams in the fourth quarter of a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 30, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

When opening weekend rolls around (whenever that may be), I expect Hilinski to take the first snap under center.  I just don’t see Hill being able to leapfrog the incumbent by September, even though he may have a leg up on the playbook.  That certainly doesn’t mean Hill won’t have a role.

As the Gamecocks saw last year, injuries happen and quarterback depth is vital.  Hill transferred to South Carolina with the intention of starting in his final season and proving that he can lead an offense in the SEC.  Time will tell if that ends up happening, but you can expect Hill to compete in every way possible.

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