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

Doty will work as a defensive assistant, specifically with the secondary, after exhausting his playing eligibility.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Luke Doty, who spent six seasons playing quarterback and wide receiver for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, has joined the coaching staff as a defensive assistant, specifically working with the secondary. Doty has been on the staff for a "past couple weeks" according to reports.

Why it matters

Doty's transition from player to coach highlights the Gamecocks' commitment to developing their own talent and providing opportunities for former players to stay involved with the program. His experience as a versatile offensive weapon could provide valuable insights to the defensive coaching staff.

The details

Doty came to South Carolina as a quarterback in 2020 but also played wide receiver during his time with the team. He appeared in 47 games, making nine starts (six at quarterback and three at wide receiver). As a quarterback, he completed 61.1% of his passes for 1,696 yards with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also added 193 rushing yards and two touchdowns. As a receiver, he caught 16 passes for 140 yards and one touchdown.

  • Doty has been working as a defensive assistant for the "past couple weeks" according to reports.

The players

Luke Doty

A former quarterback and wide receiver for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks who has now joined the coaching staff as a defensive assistant, specifically working with the secondary.

Torrian Gray

The defensive backs coach for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, who Doty will be working under.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Walker Gaskins (@WGSports_CFB)

The takeaway

Doty's transition from player to coach demonstrates the Gamecocks' commitment to developing their own talent and providing opportunities for former players to stay involved with the program. His experience as a versatile offensive weapon could provide valuable insights to the defensive coaching staff as they work to improve the team's performance.