South Carolina loses overtime thriller to Kentucky, raising concerns for Beamer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:32 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
South Carolina faced Kentucky on October 3, 2026, and lost 35-34 in overtime after failing to stop a two-point conversion. The Gamecocks have dropped to a 2-3 record overall and 0-3 in SEC play. Under the leadership of head coach Shane Beamer in his sixth season, the team's performance has declined since a 9-4 finish in 2024, raising questions about his future. The Gamecocks will host Florida next week, followed by a challenging matchup with Tennessee.
- •South Carolina leads 34-33 in overtime before Kentucky's conversion.
- •Gamecocks record falls to 2-3 and 0-3 in SEC.
- •Beamer has seen a decline from a 9-4 finish in 2024.
- •Next game is against Florida, followed by Tennessee.
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — The Shane Beamer era at South Carolina should be over
"It's time for South Carolina and head coach Shane Beamer to part ways.
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