The South Carolina Gamecocks football team playing in the NCAA, Southeast Conference, has acquired one conference championship and one East Division Championship, as of December 2024. They are yet to win a National Championship. The Gamecocks have also played 25 bowls with a record of 10-15. Their triumphs include their 1969 ACC Championship victory, with an undefeated conference play. In 1980, George Rogers clinched the Heisman Trophy for the first time in the team's history.
In 2010, the Gamecocks secured their first SEC Eastern Division Championship. Under Shane Beamer's leadership in 2022, the team achieved an 8–5 record, culminating in a No. 23 ranking, returning them to the top 25 and marking their first such finish since 2013. The team stands at an overall record of 638-313-44 (.510), as of December 2024.
South Carolina Gamecocks coaching staff - Head Coach 2024
Shane Beamer will serve as the head coach of the University of South Carolina football team for the fourth time in 2024. Born on March 31, 1977, Beamer made history as the first coach of the Gamecocks to secure consecutive victories against top-10 teams. He was honored as the FWAA First-Year Coach of the Year in 2021.
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Shane Beamer Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Shane Beamer |
| Background | An American football coach and former player, son of former Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer. |
| Tenure at South Carolina | 4th season (in 2024) |
| Notable Achievements | - First South Carolina coach with back-to-back wins against top-10 teams. - First FBS coach since 1978 to win twice by 20+ points as a 20+ point underdog. |
| Notable Wins | - Victories against No. 5 Tennessee and No. 8 Clemson, ending the latter's 40-game home winning streak. |
Notable achievements under Shane Beamer
In the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season, the South Carolina Gamecocks, under Shane Beamer's guidance, concluded their season with a 5–7 record, finishing sixth in the East Division of the SEC.
South Carolina Gamecocks coaching staff 2024
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FAQs on South Carolina Gamecocks
A. The South Carolina Gamecocks' home stadium is the Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.
A. South Carolina Gamecocks' current head coach is Shane Beamer.
A. The South Carolina Gamecocks play in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
A. South Carolina Gamecocks' colors are garnet and black.
A. South Carolina Gamecocks program was established in 1892.
