Overview
- Beamer dismissed Teasley on Oct. 12 following a 20-10 loss at LSU, marking his first in-season staff move in five years.
- Run game coordinator and tight ends coach Shawn Elliott assumed offensive line duties, bringing a hands-on practice approach that includes simulating crowd chaos at the line of scrimmage.
- South Carolina’s line drew five of six pre-snap penalties against LSU as QB LaNorris Sellers was sacked five times, contributing to 19 sacks allowed through six games.
- Beamer said he cleared the decision with AD Jeremiah Donati at 4:18 a.m. and emphasized the need for a new voice rather than scapegoating Teasley.
- Recruiting responses were mixed, with five-star commit Darius Gray reaffirming his pledge and four-star Zyon Guiles saying the change opened his options; the 3-3 Gamecocks host No. 13 Oklahoma on Oct. 18.