Shane Beamer: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 13

New Gamecocks RB Coach: ‘Let’s Go Beat Clemson’

South Carolina’s new running backs coach, Stan Drayton, is going to get familiar with Clemson pretty quickly. Shane Beamer just hired Drayton away from Penn State, where he was the running backs coach this season.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 11

South Carolina Football Finalizes Hires of Three New Offensive Coaches

On Thursday morning, the South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the coaching contracts of Kendal Briles (OC/quarterbacks), Randy Clements (OL), and Stan Drayton (Asst.

College Football News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 10

What Does Newly Hired OC Kendal Briles Bring From TCU to South Carolina?

The offseason is in full swing for Shane Beamer and the South Carolina Gamecocks. After finishing the season at 4-8, the Gamecocks hammered on their 2026 recruiting class and are now gearing up for the madness of the transfer portal, which opens up in less than a month.

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College Football News / Heartland College Sports / December 10

TCU Football Loses Another Coach to South Carolina

TCU is losing another key piece on the offensive staff, and this one’s headed to Columbia. Offensive line coach Randy Clements is expected to join South Carolina, where he’ll reunite with former TCU offensive coordinator Kendal Briles under Shane Beamer.

College Football News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 10

South Carolina Football Looking to Name Penn State's Stan Drayton as the Next Running Backs Coach

South Carolina continues it's overhaul of the offensive staff, as Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks are targeting and looking to name Stan Drayton as the team's next running backs coach, per On3 Sports' Pete Nakos.

College Football News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 10

South Carolina Football Expected to Name TCU'S Randy Clements as Its Next Offensive Line Coach

As South Carolina continues it's overhaul of the offensive staff as Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks name TCU assistant offensive line coach Randy Clements as the team's next offensive line coach, per CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / December 9

TCU Loses OC Kendal Briles to South Carolina

TCU’s offensive staff just took a hit. Kendal Briles is out as offensive coordinator in Fort Worth and is heading to South Carolina to take the same role under Shane Beamer.

Shane Beamer News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 9

South Carolina DC Clayton White Drawing Interest From Other Programs

Coming into the offseason Shane Beamer had to focus on finding South Carolina's next offensive coordinator, but will Beamer also have to find a replacement for his defensive coordinator?

College Football News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 8

South Carolina Gamecocks Expected to Hire TCU OC Kendal Briles as the Team's New Offensive Coordinator

South Carolina is expected to hire former TCU offensive coordinator Kendal Briles as the team's next offensive coordinator, giving Shane Beamer a proven play-caller to hopefully lead the Gamecock's to an improved unit going forward.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 7

South Carolina Football: Are the Gamecocks Close to Naming Offensive Coordinator?

South Carolina has been looking for an offensive coordinator since firing Mike Shula on Nov 2. While nothing is concrete as of now, it appears a favorite has finally emerged from the pack.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 4

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Top 100 EDGE Julian Walker Flips Commitment From Michigan to South Carolina

In a big time recruiting win for Shane Beamer, top 100 edge rusher Julian Walker flips his commitment from Michigan to the South Carolina Gamecocks, On3 Sports' EJ Holland reports.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 4

South Carolina’s Shane Beamer fires third offensive assistant after dismal season

South Carolina football ended the season 4-8, and just 1-7 in SEC play. South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer is promising a rebound in 2026. As the coach is promising a rebound season, he is also making changes to his staff, firing his third offensive assistant.

College Football News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 3

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Four-Star CB J'Zavien Currence Signs With the Gamecocks

2026 four-star corner J'Zavien Currence signs letter of intent with Shane Beamer and the South Carolina Gamecocks on Early National Signing Day. The top-100 rated player in the country is headed to Columbia after commiting on Oct 17, 2024.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 3

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Four-Star DL Aiden Harris Signs With the Gamecocks

2026 four-star defensive lineman Aiden Harris signs his letter of intent with South Carolina on Early National Signing Day. Harris is the highest rated defensive linemen in the Gamecocks' 2026 class.

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South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 3

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Four-Star OT Zyon Guiles Signs With the Gamecocks

South Carolina adds some beef to its offensive line group by landing the signature of 2026 four-star offensive tackle Zyon Guiles on Wednesday. Guiles is the latest offensive linemen to sign with the Gamecocks during the Early National Signing Day process.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 29

Shane Beamer drops 2026 South Carolina guarantee after disappointing loss to Clemson

To say the 2025 college football season went the way South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer expected would be a massive mischaracterization. Entering the

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 29

Clemson football’s Dabo Swinney gives unlikely props to Shane Beamer after win

After beating South Carolina for the ninth time in 11 years, Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney gave some perspective about the embattled head coach he faced today.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 30

CFB Week 14 winners, losers: CFP picture crystalizes as top teams lock up likely bids

Another college football regular season is in the books. With conference championships next weekend, this Saturday was the last full weekend of action, and it delivered no shortage of memorable moments.

No. 12 Miami bolsters CFP case with blowout win at No. 22 Pittsburgh

Alessio Milivojevic helps Michigan State avoid history it didn't want

No. 18 Virginia stuffs Virginia Tech, reaches ACC title game

No. 17 USC upends rival UCLA

NC State gets better of rival UNC

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / November 27

Inside Palmetto Bowl: Swinney, Beamer’s Friendship Meets Fierce Rivalry

The Clemson Tigers first faced the South Carolina Gamecocks back in 1896, with the Gamecocks winning 12-6. Since then, the two programs have built one of the sport’s fiercest rivalries, now known as the Palmetto Bowl.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 26

Why South Carolina football’s Shane Beamer won’t be fired despite disaster season

Much was expected of South Carolina football and head coach Shane Beamer in 2025, but not much has actually gone right for the Gamecocks. Beamer, who is

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / November 25

Shane Beamer Will Return As South Carolina's Head Coach in 2026

Though not a surprising move, South Carolina Athletic Director Jeremiah Donati says Gamecocks' head coach Shane Beamer will return in 2026, per The State's Jordan Kaye.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / November 18

Shane Beamer Declares South Carolina will be in 2026 College Football Playoff Hunt

The South Carolina Gamecocks have been looking to take that next step as a team after a rough 2025 season. After going to a bowl game in three of his first four seasons with the program, coach Shane Beamer had a brutal year despite the expectations being high as the program entered the preseason ranked 13th in the sport.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 17

Matt Barrie Names Major SEC Head Coach Who Could Be The Next One Fired

In Week 12, one of the biggest comebacks in college football history occurred in College Station, Texas. The South Carolina Gamecocks were dominating the No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 16

CFB Week 12 winners, losers: Oklahoma, Georgia appear formidable after statement Top 25 wins

Another week of the college football regular season is in the books, and with it, another round of our winners and losers. Here is the best and worst from Week 12.

South Carolina's collapse should signal end of Shane Beamer's tenure

Texas A&M's win over South Carolina proves this year may be different

Texas' Steve Sarkisian was outcoached by Georgia's Kirby Smart

Pat Narduzzi's comments add embarrassment to Pitt's loss

Virginia Tech engaged with other HC candidates amid latest rumors