The week 12 clash against Texas A&M perfectly showcased how bad it has been for Shane Beamer’s side. The Gamecocks were up against the unbeaten table toppers, who were marked by oddsmakers to be 17.5-point spread favorites. However, South Carolina shocked everyone by taking a massive 27-point lead. But it all came crashing down as Marcel Reed went nuclear in the second half of the game. Surprisingly, Beamer stayed positive, even after the loss.
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The 2025 season has not gone quite the way Shane Beamer wanted it to go. With a 3-7 overall record, South Carolina is 15th in the SEC, and it does not qualify for the playoffs or bowl eligibility. This marks a stark contrast to their previous season. However, despite the setbacks, Beamer confidently believes next year could go his way.
“I do know next year at this time, we’re going to be sitting here on this Tuesday night, watching the playoff rankings to see where we are in the ranking show,” said Beamer. While some doubt where his confidence comes from, it may signal that Beamer has already started planning for next season.
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“I do know next year at this time, we’re going to be sitting here on this Tuesday night, watching the playoff rankings to see where we are in ranking show.”
— Jordan Kaye (@jordankaye_23) November 18, 2025
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Those plans could involve recruiting moves, tactical adjustments, and even changes to his coaching staff. Only two games remain for South Carolina in the regular season, both of them at home. While he might have started thinking about the next season, the current one is far from over.
Yes, indeed, he does not have much to go for, considering that South Carolina can’t make the playoffs or have bowl eligibility. Beamer’s program became the first SEC team since 2004 to choke away a 27+ lead. But he still has the task of finishing the season with more than three wins. It’s also hard to understand if the Gamecocks board decides to pull the $27.9 million buyout trigger,
First up, they face Coastal Carolina in Week 13, and then they will take on Clemson in the season-ender game.
The 2025 season is still not over for Shane Beamer
The 2025 season is a direct contrast to the previous year, when Shane Beamer led the Gamecocks to a fifth-place finish in the SEC with an impressive 9-4 overall record. They missed the playoffs because they finished just outside the final 12 CFP spots at No. 15. However, they still earned a Citrus Bowl appearance against Illinois. And now, Shane Beamer is struggling to finish the current season, aiming towards five victories.
For him to do that, he will have to get past Coastal Carolina this weekend. While that might be an easy affair for his side, the real test lies in the last game of the season, where he will take on HC Dabo Swinney’s Clemson. While Clemson is not in the bottom five of their conference, they are also going through a similar patch to South Carolina.
The Tigers have struggled to keep their momentum from last season, where they finished second in the ACC. With a 5-5 record, Clemson is also looking to finish the season in the best way possible. So, this game could be a clash between two teams that look like shadows of their former selves.
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