Like on Wednesday night, when South Carolina announced that walk-on linebacker Jamian Risher Jr. was getting put on scholarship. In a video posted by USC, Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer is in the weight room, talking to the team about Risher — a product of Varnville, South Carolina.

Amidst all of the high-figure deals and transfer portal chaos, Shane Beamer took some time to reward a walk-on.

South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer expressed displeasure Friday with the manner in which assistant coach Sterling Lucas was poached from the program by LSU.

South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer spent weekend with his son Hunter at Army vs. Navy game, Eagles vs Raiders NFL game

To Beamer’s point, the Gamecocks offensive line was disappointing last year, although it dealt with injuries and various changes in starters throughout the year. South Carolina allowed 43 sacks in 2025, which ranked No. 132 in the country, and 3.58 sacks per game, which ranked 133rd.

Add Shane Beamer to the list of college coaches that have issues with Lane Kiffin. The South Carolina coach indicated that LSU head coach Lane Kiffin