Shane Beamer
FILE - South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer reacts to a call during the second quarter of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Beamer lost some key contributors from the Gamecocks' eight-win team to the transfer portal this offseason. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Transfer portal tampering frustrates SEC coaches, but few - if any - ideas on how to stop it

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 01, 2023 03:43 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer reacts to a call during the second quarter of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
South Carolina's Beamer gets big raise in new contract

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 06, 2023 05:43 PM EST

Mayonnaise bath awaits winning coach of Duke's Mayo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 03:05 PM EST
Duke's Mayo Bowl: No. 25 North Carolina State (8-4, Atlantic Coast Conference) vs. Maryland (7-5, Big Ten), Dec. 30, 1 p.m. Eastern (Fox) FanDuel...

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler smiles outside the locker room after defeating Clemson 31-30 in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Beamer: No. 20 South Carolina positive despite defections

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 14, 2022 04:00 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee coach Josh Heupel congratulates players after a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 38-33. Heupel was named Coach of the year for the AP All-SEC team announced Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP All-SEC: Hooker, Anderson, Heupel, win individual honors

By John Zenor Dec. 05, 2022 12:59 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams gestures to fans after USC defeated Notre Dame 38-27 an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Ohio State's Day will face doubters now

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 26, 2022 09:33 PM EST

Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (54) returns an interception for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
South Carolina beats Clemson for 2nd straight top-10 win

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 26, 2022 04:04 PM EST

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Tamarion McDonald (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
No. 7 Clemson chasing history vs. rival South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 23, 2022 05:00 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) scrambles past Maryland linebacker Gereme Spraggins during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
What to Watch: Rivalries with consequences take center stage

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 23, 2022 02:18 AM EST

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a short pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Rattler, Uiagalelei follow similar paths into rivalry game

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 22, 2022 04:56 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina runs over No. 5 Tennessee 63-38; Hooker hurt

By Jeffrey Collins Nov. 19, 2022 11:08 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Dayne Davis (66) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols' Hyatt heads home, eager to show out vs South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 17, 2022 06:10 AM EST

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
High-flying Vols visit South Carolina with eye on CFP

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 05:10 AM EST

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (24) celebrates a touchdown with running back Jaylen Wright (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 66-24. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
SEC resources, right hires can help programs rebound quickly

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 16, 2022 04:18 PM EST

Florida running back Trevor Etienne (7) scores an 85-yard touchdown past South Carolina defensive back Cam Smith (9) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Florida runs for 374, dominates South Carolina 38-6 in Swamp

By Mark Long Nov. 12, 2022 08:03 PM EST

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh, right, fends off Tennessee defensive lineman Byron Young during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
In the SEC, the powers that be still care about the run game

By Brett Martel Nov. 09, 2022 04:04 PM EST

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer, left, talks with an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Rattler, South Carolina beat Vanderbilt 38-27, bowl eligible

Chip Cirillo Nov. 05, 2022 11:30 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a short pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina visits Vanderbilt going for bowl eligibility

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 12:09 PM EDT

Gamecocks WR Rucker to miss rest of season with foot injury

Nov. 01, 2022 04:32 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Highly regarded Arkansas State transfer receiver Corey Rucker will miss the rest of South Carolina's season with a foot injury. ...

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) celebrates a touchdown with tight end Ryan Hoerstkamp (84) and running back Cody Schrader (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022,in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Brady Cook directs Missouri past No. 25 South Carolina 23-10

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 29, 2022 07:16 PM EDT