Let’s lay the rumors to rest: Shane Beamer isn’t heading to Virginia Tech Hokies

Fansided | November 18, 2025

South Carolina fans can breathe again. With James Franklin headed to Virginia Tech, the rumors about Shane Beamer leaving Columbia are officially over.

Nov 15, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer walks on the sideline before the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The coaching carrousel may have spun itself dizzy this week, but one thing is for sure: Shane Beamer isn't going anywhere. The Virginia Tech rumors and whispers from message boards and radio shows have officially been extinguished as James Franklin is the new head coach of the Hokies.