Deuce Bailey is a redshirt freshman quarterback for Coastal Carolina standing 6'1" and weighing 190 pounds. The Bowling Green, Kentucky native began his college career at Missouri State in 2025, appearing in three games between September 20 and October 8. He completed 23 of 47 passes for 335 yards and two touchdowns while adding 81 rushing yards and a touchdown. Bailey made his first career start against Middle Tennessee on October 8, completing 16 of 31 passes for 278 yards with a passing touchdown and 17 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the victory. He earned CUSA Freshman of the Week honors following that performance.