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Shane Beamer Says South Carolina Will Be in CFP Mix Next Season Despite 3-7 Slide

Skepticism grows given looming quarterback decisions plus other offseason moves.

Overview

  • Beamer told reporters he expects the Gamecocks to be watching the CFP rankings next November and to be "firmly in the mix" for a berth.
  • South Carolina is 3-7 after five straight losses to Top-15 opponents, exposing a gap to the SEC’s elite this season.
  • The recent 31-30 loss at Texas A&M featured a massive blown lead as Marcel Reed led a second-half comeback despite strong play from LaNorris Sellers.
  • Coverage notes uncertainty over Sellers' future, with the possibility he declares for the 2026 NFL Draft or seeks a transfer.
  • Beamer’s job security is under scrutiny, though his deal runs through 2030 with a reported $27.9 million buyout, and he provided upbeat injury updates on Nyck Harbor and Brandon Cisse; South Carolina closes with Coastal Carolina and Clemson.