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South Carolina hires Briles, Drayton, and Clements with major contracts

South Carolina Football has officially filled three key offensive coaching vacancies on December 11, 2025. This completes a major staff overhaul as the Gamecocks move towards a more dynamic offensive identity under head coach Shane Beamer. A press conference introducing the new staff is scheduled for December 12.

The Hires: Kendal Briles, Stan Drayton, Randy Clements

Kendal Briles, Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach

Briles arrives in Columbia after serving as offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, and associate head coach at TCU Horned Frogs. Known for his upu2011tempo, passu2011friendly schemes that have generated topu2011tier passing numbers, Briles is tasked with reworking a Gamecock offense that struggled tremendously in 2025.