South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer did not mince words in Tuesday's media availability, setting a bold tone for rivalry week and making it clear that he believes the Palmetto Bowl is headed back to national prominence. With Clemson coming to Columbia and both programs sitting far below their respective preseason expectations, Beamer insisted this season is an "outlier" and far from the new norm. He projected confidence, conviction, and a forward-leaning belief in the Gamecocks. Here are the biggest storylines from the press conference.
Beamer Says This Season Is the Exception, Not the Rule
Beamer leaned in when discussing the state of both Clemson and South Carolina, calling the 2025 season a temporary dip, not a trend.