He drew media attention upon being added to the Gamecocks roster, where he was named their starting quarterback, despite being a graduate assistant with the team.

[4] He received media attention after being added to the roster and promoted to the starting quarterback position, despite being a member of the coaching staff,[10] following an injury to starter Luke Doty in practice.

[11] He made his debut for the Gamecocks on September 4, 2021, throwing for 121 yards and four touchdowns in a 46–0 season-opening win against the Eastern Illinois Panthers.

On October 16, against the Vanderbilt Commodores, Noland replaced Doty and led the Gamecocks on a game-winning drive in a 21–20 win.

[14] On October 23, against the Texas A&M Aggies, Noland was benched in the fourth quarter for Jason Brown,[15] and it was later revealed that he would undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.

[16] Although he hoped to make it in time to start against the Florida Gators,[17] Noland missed the next three games, and replaced Jason Brown in the fourth quarter of a shutout loss to the Clemson Tigers.

[18] Noland made his final appearance for the Gamecocks at the 2021 Duke's Mayo Bowl and completed three passes for 82 yards and a touchdown.