South Carolina heads into the bye week with a 3-1 record (1-1 SEC) — exactly the way some of us projected it. Here are five things we’ve learned about the Gamecocks through four games:

The South Carolina Gamecocks are set to take on the Akron Zips at 7:30 pm (ET) on ESPNU. The Gamecocks (2-1) looks to bounce back from last week's loss and head to the bye week with a win.

Ashford is not in Columbia because he loves to be the backup. He was a backup at Oregon. He started games at Auburn before becoming the backup. He did not transfer in hopes of watching Sellers throw the ball. He transferred because he knew he could still start in the SEC.

A week after a heartbreaking loss to LSU, Ashford steps in for LaNorris Sellers at quarterback and accounts for 376 yards of offense. USC improves to 3-1 heading into the bye week.

The South Carolina Gamecocks football team hosted the Akron Zips on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium. It was the Gamecocks' last game before their first bye week

The South Carolina Gamecocks have revealed throwback uniforms that will be making a debut against Akron. The South Carolina Gamecocks are already two games int

Kickoff will be broadcast on ESPNU at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Fans can stream the game on the ESPN website, ESPN+ app, Fubo, Sling TV, or on YouTubeTV. The game can also be listened to locally in Columbia at 107.5 FM or in Greenville at 104.9 FM. For radio coverage in other areas, fans can find the game here.

After a brutal loss last weekend to LSU, Head Coach Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks were ready to flip the page and keep moving along.

As expected, LaNorris Sellers (right ankle) did not start at quarterback as South Carolina hosted Akron on Saturday. Robby Ashford took over as starting quarterback