Shane Beamer recently discussed his significant contract extension that will keep him with the South Carolina Gamecocks through the 2030 season, a deal he never anticipated.
With an annual salary exceeding $8 million, Beamer’s new contract ensures he remains one of the highest-paid coaches in college football.
Shane Beamer Reflects on His Significant Extension As reported by ESPN,
Beamer is set to earn about $8.15 million in 2025 after guiding South Carolina to a 9-4 season. With this extension, his salary will increase by $100,000 each year, reaching $8.65 million by the end of his contract. His previous agreement had him earning $6.6 million, making this raise quite substantial. Reflecting on the deal, Beamer expressed how surprising and encouraging it was for his dedication to the program.
“No, I didn’t,” Beamer responded when asked if he had ever envisioned a contract like this. “This has been a deal where this has been a thing where I love what I do and it doesn’t feel like a job. Certainly, I never thought that. It’s surreal, but again, it goes back to how much I love what I do. It’s not a job, and I love being here. Don’t feel like I’ve ever worked a day in my life,” he added.
Jeremiah Donati, the university’s athletic director, expressed strong support for the extension. He praised Beamer’s dedication and the progress the program has made under his leadership.
“The culture and commitment to excellence that Coach Beamer has built in our football program shows that we are headed in the right direction and on a strong upward trajectory,” Donati said. “Coach Beamer has made clear his desire to be at the University of South Carolina, and this extension shows our collective support for him as the leader of our football program,” he added.
Beamer’s path to success has been remarkable. Starting his coaching career as a Graduate Assistant (GA) at Georgia Tech in 2000, he steadily advanced through various roles before joining South Carolina in 2021. Now, in his fourth year, Beamer holds a 29-22 record, with hopes of further improving his achievements under this new contract.
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South Carolina Strengthens Defense with Another Transfer D-Tackle Addition
Good morning, this is your live report from South Carolina, where the Gamecocks are making significant moves in their defensive lineup after losing seven starters. Despite these departures, the team is reloading with new talent.
Today, South Carolina has announced the signing of its sixth defensive transfer, Davonte Miles, a defensive tackle from Bowling Green State. Miles, who will enter his junior year with the Gamecocks, played in 11 games this past season for Bowling Green, tallying 12 tackles and one tackle for loss. Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing in at 275 pounds, Miles was a former three-star recruit from Missouri. He originally committed to Bowling Green after showcasing his versatility, playing both defensive tackle and left tackle during his high school years.
Miles becomes the second transfer defensive tackle to join South Carolina this year, following Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy from Texas A&M.
Here’s a quick rundown of South Carolina’s 2025 transfer portal additions:
- QB — Air Noland (Ohio State)
- RB — Rahsul Faison (Utah State)
- OL — Nick Sharpe (Wake Forest)
- OL — Rodney Newsom Jr. (Western Kentucky)
- OL — Boaz Stanley (Troy)
- TE — Jordan Dingle (Kentucky)
- Edge — Jaylen Brown (Missouri)
- DT — Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy (Texas A&M)
- DT — Davonte Miles (Bowling Green State)
- LB — Shawn Murphy (FSU)
- LB — Justin Okoronkwo (Alabama)
- CB — Myles Norwood (Ball State)
With these additions, South Carolina is positioning itself for a strong defensive rebuild. Stay tuned for more updates as the season approaches.
