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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

Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. carries the ball as South Carolina's Shilo Sanders defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Deion's son DB Shilo Sanders to leave South Carolina

Dec. 14, 2020 06:31 PM EST

South Carolina linebacker Ernest Jones declares for NFL

Dec. 08, 2020 05:47 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina linebacker Ernest Jones is declaring for the NFL draft. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound junior from Waycross,...

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

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

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

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 running back Kevin Harris scores a touchdown on a 25-yard run against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
South Carolina gets 1st win of season, beating Vandy 41-7

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 10, 2020 03:57 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback John Stephen Jones scrambles out of the pocket against Western Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Family ties: Sons continue football legacies across SEC

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 13, 2019 04:18 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) runs for yardage as he's chased by South Carolina linebacker Ernest Jones (53) and defensive back Israel Mukuamu (24) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Appalachian State seeks Power Five win vs South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 08, 2019 12:15 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt shakes hands with South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 41-21. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Those other SEC teams scrambling for bowl eligibility

By John Zenor Nov. 06, 2019 03:00 PM EST

Florida head coach Dan Mullen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. LSU won 42-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
South Carolina hopes for another upset against No. 9 Florida

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 18, 2019 10:15 AM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. LSU won 42-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
South Carolina looks for another upset against No. 9 Florida

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 15, 2019 07:13 PM EDT