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Beamer’s Make-or-Break Season | South Carolina Gamecocks Football News

Shane Beamer’s future as South Carolina’s head coach hangs in the balance heading into 2026 — a make-or-break season after two losing campaigns, including an ugly 4-8 record last year. Despite being a fan favorite and earning a lucrative $8.15M annual contract extension following his best season (9-4 in 2024), Beamer knows the SEC’s scrutiny is relentless. He’s already making bold moves — hiring new coordinators and targeting transfers — to turn things around. His hefty buyout remains a key factor, though recent contract tweaks redirected funds into an LLC rather than altering core terms…

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