Sep 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Connor Mitch (6) looks to pass the ball during the second quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bank of America Stadium. Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
South Carolina quarterback Connor Mitch is still in the hospital fighting an internal infection but could be released soon.
A hip bruise suffered in a Sept. 3 win over North Carolina led to internal bleeding and the infection. Coach Steve Spurrier said Tuesday that Mitch could be hospitalized for another day to receive treatment until he is released.
Mitch also separated his right shoulder in a loss to Kentucky last Saturday and is expected to be out four to six weeks.
Perry Orth, a former walk-on, is expected to start at quarterback in Mitch’s place for the Gamecocks (1-1, 0-1) on Saturday night against seventh-ranked Georgia (2-0, 1-0) in a Southeastern Conference game.
