Nearly two weeks after a scary situation at his son’s football game, South Carolina legend Connor Shaw made a celebrated return to Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday night.
Shaw was able to return home last weekend, with head coach Shane Beamer giving him a heartfelt shoutout during the Gamecocks’ matchup against Missouri. Just a week later, Shaw was back in Columbia under the lights for South Carolina’s showdown with Kentucky. Prior to kickoff, he served as the celebrity starter for the Gamecocks, drawing a loud ovation from the crowd.
Connor Shaw is the celebrity starter for @GamecockFBpic.twitter.com/mhOK9dw04I
— Jared Parker (@jaredparkertv) September 28, 2025
During his playing career from 2011 to 2013, Shaw became one of the most beloved quarter backs in program history. Known for his dual-threat ability, Shaw passed for 6,074 yards and rushed for 1,693 more, guiding the Gamecocks to a incredible 27-5 record over three seasons. His leadership and playmaking ability were central to one of the most successful stretches in South Carolina football history…