Missouri faces competition spike against South Carolina

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Missouri quarterback Drew Lock made his first collegiate start two years ago as a freshman against South Carolina. The junior will once

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Missouri quarterback Drew Lock made his first collegiate start two years ago as a freshman against South Carolina.

The junior will once again face the Gamecocks on Saturday, with both teams coming off season-opening wins - and South Carolina starting emerging standout Jake Bentley at quarterback.

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Lock threw for 136 yards in his first start two years ago against South Carolina, but he showed how far he's come last week while setting a Missouri single-game record with 521 yards passing in a 72-43 win over Missouri State.

The junior will face a steep competition spike in the Tigers' Southeastern Conference opener against the Gamecocks, who were led by Bentley in a 35-28 win over North Carolina State last week.