Connor Shaw’s Sudden Collapse on Sidelines Sparks Urgent Questions About Former QB’s Health and Future

It was a shock to many when news broke that Connor Shaw, a beloved figure in South Carolina football circles, suddenly collapsed while coaching his young son’s game last Wednesday night. Seeing a former Gamecocks quarterback—who dominated the field from 2010 to 2013—taken swiftly to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital has left a hush hanging over fans and friends alike. Shaw’s journey from collegiate star to NFL hopeful, and back as a mentor and coach, has always been inspiring, making this incident hit especially hard. As someone who’s followed his career closely and admired his dedication both on and off the field, I can’t help but feel a mix of concern and hope right now. We’re all eager for updates on his condition and praying for the best. For those wanting the full scoop and the latest on what’s happening with Connor, here’s where you can dive deeper:LEARN MORE.

Former South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Connor Shaw collapsed Wednesday night while he was coaching his son’s football team, according to The State’s Jackson Castellano.

Shaw was reportedly hospitalized and taken to the emergency room at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, with his condition unknown as of Wednesday.

A quarterback at South Carolina from 2010-13, Shaw later spent time in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears. 

Here’s the latest on Shaw following Wednesday’s report of his collapse while coaching his son’s football game.

Connor Shaw updates 

On Wednesday night, The State reported that Shaw had been hospitalized after reportedly “collapsing at his son’s football game.” It is known that he was taken to the emergency room at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina, but his condition was unknown.

According to The State, Shaw’s son is nine years old, and a few social media accounts began reporting that Shaw had “fell or passed out during his son’s game and was taken from the field by ambulance.”

Shaw played for the Gamecocks as a quarterback from 2010-13. In 2021, he was inducted into the South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame, as he still holds the program record for most wins by a quarterback. Shaw finished his Gamecocks career with 6,074 passing yards and 56 touchdowns.

In 2014, Shaw was signed by the Browns out of college. He started in one NFL game, Cleveland’s 2014 season finale against the Ravens, throwing for 177 yards. Shaw also spent time with the Bears in his NFL stint.

In 2020, Shaw returned to South Carolina initially as the quarterbacks coach, then as the director of player development. He also served as the program’s director of football relations in 2021. 

According to The State, Shaw and his wife, Molly, lived in Lexington for a few years before moving to upstate South Carolina.

This story will be updated.