South Carolina Names Luke Doty Backup QB, Reports Multiple Injuries Ahead 2025 Preseason

The South Carolina Gamecocks have begun their fall camp as they prepare for the 2025 football season, with head coach Shane Beamer confirming senior Luke Doty as the backup quarterback behind starter LaNorris Sellers. Doty, entering his fifth season, brings experience with 1,243 passing yards and nine touchdowns, and has also contributed as a wide receiver in recent years. The team will face Virginia Tech in the season opener on August 31, with kickoff at 3:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. However, the Gamecocks will start preseason practices without four players—Ryan Brubaker, Jaylen Brown, Caleb Williams, and Zahbari Sandy—who are sidelined with injuries and have no clear timetable for return, though Beamer remains optimistic about their future contributions. Additionally, the team has updated its helmets for the season, featuring a larger Gamecocks logo, a change driven by player feedback and well-received by fans. Beamer also praised the strength and conditioning staff ahead of the preseason, signaling a strong preparation phase for the team.