Shane Beamer contract extension: South Carolina coach gets new deal as program eyes future playoff bids

South Carolina and coach Shane Beamer have agreed to a contract extension through the 2030 season, the university announced Friday. With it comes a pay raise that boosts his salary to $8.15 million in 2025 with a $100,000 increase in each following season, according to The State.  

“As I’ve said before, this is my dream job,” Beamer said in a statement. “My family and I love being here. We’ve accomplished a lot on and off the field over the past four years, but we’re not satisfied. There’s more to do and we’re just getting started.”  

The Gamecocks flirted with the expanded College Football Playoff in their fourth year under Beamer. After a 3-3 start to the year — with all three losses coming against ranked SEC opponents — South Carolina closed the regular season on a six-game winning streak, including triumphs against Texas A&M eventual ACC champion Clemson. 

South Carolina earned a Citrus Bowl berth and finished No. 19 in the final AP Poll Top 25, its highest ranked finish under Beamer. The Gamecocks have made it to a bowl game in three out of four years with Beamer leading the way. 

Playoff a possibility in 2025 

South Carolina has its sights set on more next season as a dark horse to actually make the playoff field after falling short in 2024. CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd has South Carolina firmly in the mix: Beamer’s squad landed at No. 11 in Dodd’s way-too-early top 25 ahead of the 2025 season, ahead of the likes of Alabama and Ole Miss. 

South Carolina’s path won’t be easy with road games at Missouri, LSU, Ole Miss and Texas A&M and a home tilt against Alabama, but strength of schedule could work in the Gamecocks’ favor — especially if they’re able to reach at least nine wins against such a gauntlet. 

South Carolina has also…

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Author : Will Backus

Publish date : 2025-01-24 16:25:00

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