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Here, we're ranking the best South Carolina Gamecocks QBs in school history. — Oct 21, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Here, we're ranking the best South Carolina Gamecocks QBs in school history. — Oct 21, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking the Top 10 South Carolina Gamecocks QBs of All-Time

Here, we're ranking the best South Carolina Gamecocks QBs in school history.

February 28, 2025 | 9:05 AM EST

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The first Spurrier-era QB, Blake Mitchell was instrumental in laying the groundwork for Stephen Garcia and Connor Shaw to reap the benefits.

Nov 30, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) scores the winning touchdown against Clemson during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images
The only one-year starter on this list, LaNorris Sellers has a strong chance to end his career atop this list. He's the first true Heisman candidate the Gamecocks have ever had at QB and he's already etched his name in Gamecock lore with an epic comeback win over Clemson.

Aug 31, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Jake Bentley (19) during the fourth quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
If the Gamecocks were better during the Muschamp era, Jake Bentley would be higher on the list. He was an excellent and underrated starter.

Dec 31; 1987; Jacksonville, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; LSU Fighting Tigers defensive lineman Clint James (70) looks to tackle South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Todd Ellis (9) during the Gator Bowl. The Tigers defeated the Gamecocks 30-13. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Network
Your age likely determines your thoughts on Todd Ellis. The school's all-time leader in passing yards also threw the seventh-most interceptions in his career. He led some pretty good South Carolina teams, though.

Stephen Garcia's off-field persona was as well-known as his abilities on it. Some what ifs here, as he could have finished his career as the school's all-time passing leader, had he not worn out his welcome with Steve Spurrier.

Nov 29, 2014; Clemson, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Dylan Thompson (17) throws the ball against Clemson Tigers defensive end Vic Beasley (3) at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
From super backup to Clemson-killer to SEC passing leader, Dylan Thompson still ranks 10th in yardage despite starting just one season. The team was terrible, but he had the best single-season South Carolina passing year in 2014.

Tommy Suggs never lost to Clemson and led South Carolina to its lone conference championship in 1969. That'll work.

Nov 20, 1993; Columbia, SC, USA; FILE PHOTO; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Steve Taneyhill (18) warms up prior to facing the Clemson Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Steve Taneyhill is a Gamecock legend with long hair and epic wins over Clemson. He's second in school history in passing yards and first in touchdowns.

Spencer Rattler is the most talented passer the Gamecocks have ever had. He led the team for just two years, but helped Shane Beamer's squad gain momentum and laid the groundwork for LaNorris Sellers.

Nov 30, 2013; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Connor Shaw (14) rushes for a touchdown as Clemson Tigers linebacker Stephone Anthony (42) pursues in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Fans went from hating Connor Shaw after a shaky debut to telling their kids about his greatness. Gritty, tough, smart, and talented, Shaw is second in career touchdowns and threw 24 TDs and just one interception in 2013 as a senior, leading the best South Carolina teams in schooll history.

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