From the SC side, Bowl practice started yesterday and word is with the exception of those transferring, everyone was at the practice including Kennard. Still no opt-outs for the bowl game.
Outside of those transferring, South Carolina has no opt-outs right now. Even those like Kyle Kennard who have declared for NFL draft have not opted out of the bowl game as of now. Kyle has even told reporters he has not 100% made up his mind about playing in the bowl game yet and has not ruled...
The issue with that is it would not line up with school enrollment. That is why it is when it is. They would have to figure out how to manage in-semester transfers. Not sure how easy that would be to do. But I would be 100% for it if they could figure it out.
Actually, he has not opted out at this moment. He has said he has not made a final decision on playing in the bowl game or not. As of right now, South Carolina has no opt outs other than the ones transferring. But they are not key contributors anyway. He could end up opting out in the end, but...