It’s already been an eventful year in Columbia, S.C.

No. 25 South Carolina is off to a 4-1 start - the only blemish a four-point defeat at Georgia - and has won three straight games entering this weekend.

Today, the Gamecocks host Kentucky at Williams-Brice Stadium. Former Bowling Green star D.L. Moore is the only player on the South Carolina roster who hails from the Commonwealth.

“I have two (former) teammates that play for Kentucky - I wish ’em well,” Moore said, referring to former Purples Stuart Hines and Ryan Wallace. “We’re going up against a great team this week and we’re getting prepared for them. I’m gonna love it, because coming from Kentucky they’re one of my biggest rivals right now. We’re just trying to come out with a win.”

South Carolina is fresh off a 38-14 win over South Carolina State last weekend. But it’s a win Sept. 24 that still has everyone around the Palmetto State talking. That Thursday night, the Gamecocks upset No. 4 Mississippi 16-10.

“That was a great game - one of the highlights of the year,” Moore said. “They were a pretty good team and we just came in, settled down and won that game.”

Moore is in his second year in the USC program after wearing a redshirt in 2008. As a backup wide receiver this season, he’s caught just two balls for 10 yards.

“I’m in a good role right now,” Moore said. “We have a lot of good receivers and a lot of people trying to get reps. Being a freshman, I’m just trying to get all the reps I can and do them well.”

Moore also said he’s loving every minute of playing for head coach Steve Spurrier.

“He’s great,” Moore said. “He’s a great coach. He’s been coaching for years and he knows everything to do to win. That’s what I love about him.”

Kickoff today between the Gamecocks and Wildcats is at 11:30 a.m. CDT.

“We’re gonna come up mentally prepared for this game and try to win - that’s the main goal,” said Moore.

And what about any trash talking with some former friends and teammates?

“Not yet - but I know they’ll come up,” he said.

Former city, county football players in college

Bowling Green High School

Tevin Barksdale has nine carries for 47 yards and a TD at RB for the 2-3 Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks.

Ryan Beard playing defensive back for the 0-4 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Jared Carpenter has 5.5 tackles at safety for the 3-2 Northwestern Wildcats.

Avery Hibbitt playing defensive back for the 0-4 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Stuart Hines playing offensive guard for the 2-2 Kentucky Wildcats.

D.L. Moore has two catches for 10 yards at WR for the 4-1 South Carolina Gamecocks.

Brendan Nestor has 1.5 tackles at defensive end for the 0-5 West Georgia Wolves.

Russell Parker has 124 yards passing and a touchdown at QB for the 3-2 Campbellsville Tigers.

Trent Steelman has 299 yards rushing, 163 yards passing and 3 TDs at QB for the 2-3 Army Black Knights.

Casey Tinius is 2-for-3 on FG’s and 5-for-5 on extra points for the 0-4 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Elijah Young playing defensive line for the 0-3 Alcorn State Braves.

Ryan Wallace playing tight end for the 2-2 Kentucky Wildcats.

Greenwood High School

Tavis Ciochetty playing linebacker for the 0-4 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Brent Davis has 9.5 tackles at defensive back for the 3-2 Georgetown Tigers.

Preston King playing offensive line for the 0-4 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Dylan Kimbro playing wide receiver for the 1-3 Murray State Racers.

Logan Pemberton playing offensive line for the 1-4 Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers.

Caleb Stahl playing linebacker for the 0-4 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Luke Taylor playing defensive line for the 3-2 Georgetown Tigers.

Bradley Whittaker has 1.5 tackles at LB for the 4-0 St. Francis (Ind.) Cougars.

Warren Central High School

Blake Ayers playing wide receiver for the 0-4 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Wes Jeffries playing offensive line for the 0-4 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Vedad Hazikadunic playing defensive line for the 3-2 Campbellsville Tigers.

Jeremy Heming playing offensive line for the 5-0 University of the Cumberlands Patriots.

Keaton May has 16 tackles, 2 TFL and 2 fumble recoveries playing LB for the 2-3 Morehead State Eagles.

Justin Meredith playing offensive line for the 3-1 Eastern Kentucky Colonels.

Tabarus Mitchell playing running back for the 1-3 Murray State Racers.

Warren East High School

Shenard Holton playing safety for the 1-3 Louisville Cardinals.

Rick Livingston signed to play offensive line for the Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders starting in 2010.

Demetric Ray playing wide receiver for the 3-2 Campbellsville Tigers.

- If we’ve missed any former area athletes playing college football, contact Chad Bishop at 783-3241 or cbishop@bgdailynews.com.