South Carolina fans chant 'Fire Beamer' after collapse vs Mississippi State
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer and offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby faced mounting pressure entering the 2026 season, despite both holding 2-0 records before their matchup against Mississippi State.
- Mississippi State rallied from a 23-16 deficit to outscore South Carolina 41-22 in the final three quarters, handing Lebby just his second SEC win since 2024 and marking Beamer's first 3-0 start in six seasons.
- The loss intensified fan frustration, with chants of "Fire Beamer!" erupting at the home stadium, highlighting the challenging environment ahead with tough opponents still on the schedule.
- Beamer acknowledged the pressure but emphasized resilience, stating that the team's response to this setback will define their season rather than the loss itself.
- If South Carolina decides to fire Beamer, his buyout stands at $27.9 million, decreasing to $22.1 million after December 31.
