Darius Rucker’s love for the University of South Carolina runs deep (if you couldn’t tell by his “College GameDay” predictions).
On Saturday, ESPN’s celebrity guest picker planted his flag in the ground that Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler would be at the Heisman Trophy ceremony, while also claiming that Shane Beamer will win Coach of the Year and SC will win their first game by 90.
“Spencer Rattler will be at the Heisman Trophy presentation at the end of this year. Shane Beamer’s gonna win coach of the year. The Gamecocks are starting it tonight… Gamecocks by 90.”
– Darius Rucker pic.twitter.com/LdNHxzq3G1
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) September 2, 2023
Fans reacted to Rucker’s bold takes on Twitter.
“DARIUS KNOWS BALL,” a user replied.
DARIUS KNOWS BALL https://t.co/oHzc9YPkzD
— Sevie (@itssevie) September 2, 2023
“This in a nutshell are how all South Carolina feels every year during the off-season. Lol,” another laughed.
This in a nutshell are how all South Carolina feels every year during the off-season. Lol https://t.co/FI3v6tS3WW
— 🐅KEVIN CHASTAIN 🐅 (@KEVIN_BEARCAT) September 2, 2023
“Soooooo true,” a fan said.
Soooooo true https://t.co/kxkoPG8EOk
— Adam Keith (@Adam_D_Keith) September 2, 2023
— Mac (@StlMac_) September 2, 2023
“What ever he’s smoking must be good!”
What ever he’s smoking must be good!
— CLEM Sam (@supunbrit) September 2, 2023
“Didn’t realize Hootie was on crack,” another person commented.
Didn’t realize Hootie was on crack
— John Chay (@John_Chay) September 2, 2023
— Brandon (@brandonroyer13) September 2, 2023
South Carolina snuck up on some teams with surprise wins over Tennessee and Clemson to finish the regular season. Spencer Rattler looked as good as he has since his first days in Norman, which had to be a welcome sight for Cocks fans.
USC currently finds themselves tied 7-7 with the border state rival Tar Heels halfway through the second quarter. Taking down the No. 21 team in the country would certainly be a statement win for Shane Beamer’s squad.