The covid-19 virus has changed the post-season plans of yet another Southeastern Conference football team.

The University of South Carolina announced it would not appear in the Gasparilla Bowl set for this Saturday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. 

"Between members of the coaching staff and student-athletes, (covid-19) and contact tracing has taken a toll too high for us to overcome. I have notified the bowl and the SEC office that we are not able to play in the game on Saturday," South Carolina athletics director Ray Tanner said. "I am proud of this team. Their commitment to represent their program and University, themselves, their families, and their coaches, is second to none.
"With new head coach Shane Beamer, staff, and student-athletes, we will be ready for 2021 and we're excited about the future." 
It would have been making its 6th appearance in Tampa, Fla. 

The Gamecocks are 4-1 all-time at Raymond James Stadium. They joined Tennessee as SEC teams to back out of bowl bids.
With the 2020 season officially over, South Carolina finished with a 2-8