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Spencer Rattler makes NFL-like throw to Xavier Legette for 42-yard TD
By Kevin Duffey
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Spencer Rattler and South Carolina took a statement 31-24 lead over Notre Dame mid-way through the third quarter in Friday night’s Gator Bowl.
Facing 2nd and 11 with the game tied at 24, Rattler dropped back, escaped pressure and somehow made a ridiculously accurate throw to Xavier Legette for a 42-yard touchdown. The catch was initially called a touchdown, and it was upheld after the review. There wasn’t enough definitive evidence that Legette’s foot was out of bounds to overturn the call on the field.
Instead, Rattler’s pass — and Legette’s catch — was ruled a touchdown.
THAT BALL WAS LAUNCHED ?@SpencerRattler throws a 42-yard dime to @XavierLegette for the TD!
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— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) December 30, 2022
The Gamecocks have used trick plays throughout the game; however, that strike from Rattler was the old-fashioned way. South Carolina also recorded a pick-6 in the first half.
The Gamecocks lead the Irish 31-24 with just over 7 minutes left in the third quarter.
A graduate of the University of Florida and founder of Saturday Down South, Kevin is a college football enthusiast.
