South Carolina has put forth an optimistic “turn-the-page” narrative this offseason about its roster makeover led by a host of talented incoming recruits.

The “state of the program,” as promoted in this hype video ahead of the North Carolina game on Saturday in Charlotte highlights the “subtle undercurrent of positive momentum,” because the Gamecocks have more competitive depth as coach Will Muschamp preaches.

“What’s the reward going to be for South Carolina, how far down the road is it,” the narrator says. “Perhaps could it be closer than anyone thinks.”

The Gamecocks have done well in season openers the last two decades as they’ve won 18 of the last 19.

Muschamp will meet his former boss, first-year North Carolina coach Mack Brown, in a game where the Gamecocks are a 7.5 to 8-point favorite.