Shane Beamer predicts South Carolina will be in CFP mix ‘next year at this time’
By Andrew Olson
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South Carolina’s 2025 season has not gone as the Gamecocks expected. Shane Beamer, though, is confident that a bounce-back season is in store next year.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Beamer expressed confidence that in November 2026 his team will be watching the College Football Playoff Top 25 reveals on Tuesdays to see where the Gamecocks are ranked. Jordan Kaye of The State shared Beamer’s remarks from a Tuesday media opportunity.
Beamer is in his 5th season as the South Carolina head coach. With 7 losses already, the Gamecocks are in danger of posting their worst record under Beamer. South Carolina went 5-7 in 2023, the only other time Beamer has not taken the program to a bowl game.
South Carolina was in the Playoff discussion mix last season. The Gamecocks were just outside the top 12, ranked No. 15 in the selection committee’s final rankings of 2024. Beamer’s squad went to the Citrus Bowl last season and lost to Illinois, finishing No. 19 in the final AP Top 25 following the postseason.
While Beamer is already expecting big things in 2026, the ’25 Gamecocks still have two games to play, both against in-state foes. The Gamecocks host Coastal Carolina on Saturday. Then they will wrap up the season facing Clemson in the annual Palmetto Bowl rivalry game.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
