South Carolina’s carousel of quarterbacks will have help this season in addition to All-American wideout Pharoh Cooper.

Secret weapon Darius Rucker, the Palmetto State’s own Grammy-winning country soloist, caught a touchdown pass from Connor Mitch on the Gamecocks’ first possession in Saturday’s Garnet and Black spring game, showcasing supreme route-running skills.

He found an opening in the corner of the end zone behind Jon Hoke’s new-look defense:

Mitch completed his first five passes including a 52-yard gain to tight end Jerell Adams on the second play of the afternoon.

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