Five months ago, Drew Lock wore a cap and gown and smiled for photos at his Lee’s Summit High School graduation. Saturday, he started at quarterback for the back-to-back Southeastern Conference East defending champions.
On national television. Against a Steve Spurrier-coached South Carolina team. With 66,751 people watching and the hopes of a third consecutive conference title on his shoulders.
Lock, the first true freshman quarterback to start for the Tigers since 1995, got his first career victory in his first career start. He threw 21-28 for 136 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-10 victory over South Carolina.