Former Gamecocks QB Luke Doty Joins South Carolina's Coaching Staff

After exhausting his eligibility in college football, Luke Doty will stay in Columbia, South Carolina, as a part of the Gamecock's coaching staff.

Sep 13, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Luke Doty (9) passes against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Luke Doty wore several hats during his time wearing the garnet and black and now returns as a member of the coaching staff. Doty has been working as a defensive assistant for the "past couple weeks" according to TheBigSpur.

Doty came to Columbia as a member of Will Muschamp's 2020 recruiting class. Signing as a quarterback, he also played as a wide receiver during his time here. He will now be working under defensive backs coach Torrian Gray.

Doty's History With the Gamecocks

BREAKING: Former South Carolina QB/WR Luke Doty has officially joined the staff in Columbia, per @TheBigSpur247

He was added onto the defensive coaching staff in the past few weeks, specifically working with the Secondary.

Doty, who spent his time at USC as a QB and WR, played… pic.twitter.com/aCuiVdzdCm

— Walker Gaskins (@WGSports_CFB) February 15, 2026

The versatile offensive weapon spent six seasons with the team from 2020-2025. Doty appeared in 47 games, making nine starts (six at quarterback and three at wide receiver) while wearing a South Carolina Uniform.

As a quarterback, he completed 61.1 percent of his passes for 1,696 yards with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions. On the ground, he added 193 yards and two scores. As a receiver, he caught 16 passes for 140 yards and one touchdown.

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