Breaking news:Shane Beamer announce,south carolina set to part ways with €5560 mega star…

Breaking news:Shane Beamer announce,south carolina set to part ways with €5560 mega star…

QUICKLY: 2024 marks year four of the Shane Beamer Era and the 131st season of intercollegiate football at the University of South Carolina, dating back to 1892. It is the 118th-consecutive year in which South Carolina has competed on the gridiron. The University did not field a team in either 1893 or 1906. Carolina owns an all-time record of 634-613-44, a .508 winning percentage. Since the start of the 21st century, the Gamecocks have posted a 168-131 record, a .562 winning clip. Under Coach Beamer, the Gamecocks are 20-18, a .526 winning clip.

IT JUST MEANS MORE: The 2024 season will mark South Carolina’s 33rd year in the Southeastern Conference. South Carolina and Arkansas joined the SEC prior to the 1992 campaign. The Gamecocks earned the SEC Eastern Division title in the 2010 season. The Gamecocks are 109-148-1 (.424) all-time in SEC regular season play, but posted a 42-38 (.525) record in conference action from 2010-19. Under Coach Beamer, the Gamecocks are 10-14 in SEC play, a .417 winning percentage.

YOU’RE SIXTEEN: The Southeastern Conference will take on a new look in 2024 with the addition of blue blood programs Texas and Oklahoma. The Gamecocks will not face the Longhorns in 2024 but will travel to Norman for their first encounter with the Sooners on Oct. 19. With the additions of the two schools, the league will no longer be divided into two divisions, but rather just one 16-team conference with the top two finishers advancing to Atlanta for the SEC Championship game.

FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING: South Carolina will face two opponents on the gridiron in 2024 for the first time in school history. The Old Dominion Monarchs, out of the Sun Belt Conference, will come to Columbia on Aug. 31 to kickoff the season, while the Gamecocks will travel to Norman, Okla. on Oct. 19 to take on new SEC rival Oklahoma.

MISSING YOU: With the addition of Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC and the subsequent dissolution of divisional play, the Gamecocks do not have long-time Eastern Division rivals Georgia, Florida or Tennessee on the 2024 slate. They have met each of those schools every year since joining the conference in 1992.

THE FALL CALENDAR: The 2024 edition of South Carolina Football gets underway when the team officially reports for fall camp on Thursday, Aug. 1. The first practice is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2. The Gamecocks will generally practice in the mornings. The first two days will be in helmets. Shells will be added for practices 3, 4 and 5. The first day of full pads will be practice No. 6, tentatively set for Thursday, Aug. 8. Scrimmages are set for Saturday, Aug. 10 and Saturday, Aug. 17. Fall classes will begin on Thursday, Aug. 20.

As the upcoming season approaches, here are my personal top 5 games for the South Carolina Gamecocks, each critical for shaping the team’s success.

1) Kentucky

This early-season clash is pivotal. A victory here can set a positive tone, potentially launching the Gamecocks to a 4-0 start. Conversely, a loss could see them at a precarious 2-2. The outcome will significantly influence team morale and momentum heading into the tougher part of the schedule.

2) Ole Miss

Coming right after a bye week, the Gamecocks face the Rebels at home. This game marks the beginning of a grueling sequence that includes away games at Alabama and Oklahoma. A win against Ole Miss could provide a much-needed confidence boost before the tougher road matchups, making it a potential season-defining encounter.

3a) Missouri

In the latter part of the season, the Gamecocks host Missouri. My bold prediction is that Carolina finishes the season 5-0, and for this to happen, a win against Missouri is crucial. Playing at home, the Gamecocks must capitalize on their home-field advantage to sustain this winning streak.

3b) Texas A&M

Similarly, the Gamecocks will need to overcome Texas A&M at home to keep the 5-0 finish dream alive. The Aggies are always a formidable opponent, but the home crowd’s energy could tip the scales in Carolina’s favor.