Gator Bowl: 2022 College Football News, Player Opt-Out Tracker & Game Preview (Notre Dame vs. South Carolina)

Thor Nystrom tracks players opting out of upcoming bowl games and the coaching changes around the college football landscape. Thor will update the article through the remainder of the season to keep you updated on bowl matches, college prospects, and 2023 NFL Draft.

Drew Pyne has transferred to Arizona State. TE Michael Mayer, TE Kevin Bauman,TE Cane Berrong, DT Jacob Lacey, EDGE Isaiah Foskey, WR Tobias Merriweather, and CB Cam Hart are injured. QB Tyler Buchner is recovering from a shoulder injury. WR Avery Davis was injured before the season. CB Hart is injured and won't play in the bowl game. He will return to school next year. The team has a strong defensive line with Benjamin Morrison, TaRiq Bracy and Jaden Mickey. It also has good outside cornerbacks with Jaden Mickey and Benjamin.

Spencer Rattler will play in the Gator Bowl. South Carolina has many injuries at the running back position. The Gamecocks had an embarrassment of riches at tight end this fall, but both Jaheim Bell and Austin Stogner left the team and are headed to Florida State and back to Oklahoma. TE Traevon Kenion retired from the game. The game will be played between Notre Dame and South Carolin. It will take place in 2022. There are many players who can opt out of the match. They are: Marshawn Lloyd, Christian Beal-Smith, Lovasea Carroll, Josh Vann, Corey Rucker, Jalen Brooks, Dylan Wonnum, Zacch Pickens, Gilber Edmond, Mohamed Kaba, Joey Hunter, David Spaulding, Tyrese Ross, Devonni Reed, R.J. Roderick and Rhett Ross.

Marcus Satterfield left for Nebraska. Shane Beamer will not announce an offensive play-caller for the Gator Bowl prior to the game.