We have expected to see freshman quarterback Luke Doty under center for South Carolina tonight vs. No. 9 Georgia and that is now confirmed, according to ABC Columbia’s Mike Gillespie.
Doty, a former 4-star recruit out of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, brings a dual-threat to a Gamecocks offense that will need some spark if they are going to give Georgia any type of battle.
Doty started the second half last week vs. Missouri, replacing senior Collin Hill and didn’t do much only managing 10 points, but showed promise particularly in the run game.
He completed 14 of 23 passes for 130 yards and an interception, while rushing 11 times for 59 yards.
He will face a Bulldogs defense that has been riddled with injuries this season. The Dawgs are still down star safety Richard LeCounte, who is out with rib injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident three weeks ago and star defensive lineman Jordan Davis has missed time with an elbow injury, however he may be able to go in Columba tonight.
The game is set to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. on SEC Network.
Since it’s already out there, yes—Luke Doty will make his first start for the #Gamecocks tonight, according to multiple sources.
Mike Bobo didn’t want that out there, but shouldn’t be a surprise at all to Georgia’s staff. @abc_columbia
— Mike Gillespie (@MikeABCColumbia) November 28, 2020
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