South Carolina has already started senior Perry Orth and freshman Brandon McIlwain at quarterback this season.

On Saturday against UMass, the Gamecocks are expected to start another freshman, Jake Bentley, at the position.

Former South Carolina QB Dylan Thompson, who split time with Connor Shaw and Stephen Garcia during his college career, spoke out about the Gamecocks’ quarterback carousel, according to The State:

“As a quarterback if you’re the guy that’s getting switched in and out, I’ve been there, and in my perspective it’s not fun,” Thompson told The State. “This isn’t to go against anyone, it’s just my experience with it. Knowing that there’s a good chance if you make a mistake you’re coming right out, that’s a position that you just feel a little uneasy about.”

If Thompson had to choose one quarterback to use the rest of the season, it sounds like he’d pick Orth. He said he’s glad he didn’t have to play as a true freshman:

“I thank God that I wasn’t good enough to play as a freshman, just the expectations those guys have to deal with. They’re not always prepared, and it’s not anyone’s fault,” Thompson said. “They’re just young, and the expectation in recruiting today is someone has some stars on their name and they’re better than anyone on the roster, and I just don’t believe that at any school.”

South Carolina will play UMass at noon Eastern time on Saturday. Who the starting quarterback will be remains to be seen.