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FILE - South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Hoover, Ala., in this Monday, July 19, 2021, file photo. First-year South Carolina coach Shane Beamer believes is new team is closer to the dominance it showed a decade ago than the way it performed the past couple of seasons. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
South Carolina names former grad assistant its starting QB

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 31, 2021 12:55 PM EDT

South Carolina's Beamer ready to practice after few 'bumps'

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 19, 2021 02:28 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Shane Beamer is usually thrilled to hit the field for spring football practice. South Carolina's first-year head...

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp celebrates with quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) after South Carolina defeated Vanderbilt 41-7 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
QB transfer Hilinski looks to make impact at Northwestern

Jan. 24, 2021 01:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2018, file photo, Shane Beamer, then-assistant football coach at Oklahoma, speaks during a news conference in Norman, Okla. South Carolina's Shane Beamer hasn't had the smooth start every first-time football coach dreams about after getting the job. (Steve Sisney/The Oklahoman via AP, File)
Beamer off to bumpy start as South Carolina's football coach

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 12, 2021 03:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2018, file photo, Shane Beamer, an assistant football coach at Oklahoma, speaks during a news conference in Norman, Okla. Beamer is returning to South Carolina, this time as head coach. A source close to the search told The Associated Press on Saturday night, Dec. 5, that Beamer will be hired and take over the program run the past five seasons by Will Muschamp. Muschamp was let go last month with three games remaining in the season. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because South Carolina has not yet made the hire official. (Steve Sisney/The Oklahoman via AP, File)
AP source: Oklahoma's Beamer to take over Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 06, 2020 12:18 AM EST

South Carolina interim head coach Mike Bobo reacts to an official's call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Georgia's Smart, SC's Bobo share roots, college, friendship

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 27, 2020 10:54 AM EST

Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak (8) looks for an open receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Missouri, Bazelak start fast to beat South Carolina 17-10

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 21, 2020 11:19 PM EST

Missouri wide receiver Tauskie Dove (86) catches a touchdown pass against South Carolina defensive back Cam Smith (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Missouri at South Carolina 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 08:55 PM EST

South Carolina quarterback Collin Hill (15) looks for an open receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
South Carolina interim coach Bobo aims to rally Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 16, 2020 01:35 PM EST

Mississippi running back Jerrion Ealy (9) is tackled by South Carolina defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare (52) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)
Big night for Corral, Ole Miss outlasts South Carolina 59-42

By Chris Burrows Nov. 15, 2020 12:01 AM EST

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin talks with an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Rebels, Gamecocks carry on amid SEC's COVID troubles

By John Zenor Nov. 12, 2020 04:11 PM EST

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp celebrates with quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) after South Carolina defeated Vanderbilt 41-7 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
South Carolina, Muschamp seeking offensive spark at QB

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 10, 2020 03:28 PM EST

South Carolina coach Will Muschamp points to the video screen during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 7 Texas A&M, Kellen Mond throttle South Carolina 48-3

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 07, 2020 10:24 PM EST

Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) carries the ball against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Texas A&M at South Carolina 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 08:51 PM EST

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher, left, talks with quarterback Kellen Mond (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Fisher working to keep surging No. 7 Texas A&M grounded

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 05, 2020 10:57 AM EST

LSU quarterback TJ Finley (11) hands off the ball to running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
LSU freshman Finley thrives, Tigers stop So. Carolina, 52-24

By Brett Martel Oct. 24, 2020 11:15 PM EDT

Syracuse defensive back Garrett Williams (14) celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a pass during an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
South Carolina at LSU 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

LSU safety JaCoby Stevens (7) is unable to intercept a pass intended for Missouri wide receiver Jalen Knox, left, as LSU's Jabril Cox (19) watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Humbled LSU eyeing QB contingency vs surging South Carolina

By Brett Martel Oct. 22, 2020 10:29 AM EDT

Auburn wide receiver Eli Stove (12) runs with the ball against South Carolina defensive back Shilo Sanders (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Auburn at South Carolina 10/17/2020

Oct. 17, 2020 02:13 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp celebrates with quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) after South Carolina defeated Vanderbilt 41-7 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Gamecocks' improving offense set for test vs No. 15 Auburn

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 15, 2020 09:12 AM EDT