There is no turning back for Shane Beamer after the South Carolina Gamecocks extended its head coach’s contract in January. This deal will keep him at the university through the 2030 season, something that he claims to have never imagined.
At over $8 million per year, Beamer’s extension will keep him among the highest-paid coaches in the college football arena.
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According to ESPN, the South Carolina coach will make approximately $8.15 million in 2025 after leading the program to a 9-4 record. As this newly signed extension comes into effect, he will earn $100,000 more every season, and by the end of his tenure, he will make $8.65 million annually.
As per his previous contract, he was bound to make only $6.6 million; hence, this is a significant raise. While speaking to the reporters after this deal, Beamer mentioned it was quite surprising and encouraging for his commitment to the program.
“No, I didn’t,” Beamer said. “This has been a deal where this has been a thing where I love what I do and it doesn’t feel like a job. Certainly, I never thought that. It’s surreal, but again, it goes back to how much I love what I do. It’s not a job, and I love being here. Don’t feel like I’ve ever worked a day in my life,” he added.
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The university athletic director, Jeremiah Donati, was happy to back South Carolina’s latest transaction. He raved about Beamer’s commitment to the program and what he brings to the table.
“The culture and commitment to excellence that Coach Beamer has built in our football program shows that we are headed in the right direction and on a strong upward trajectory,” Donati said.
“Coach Beamer has made clear his desire to be at the University of South Carolina, and this extension shows our collective support for him as the leader of our football program,” he added.
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Beamer’s journey has been quite inspiring. Having started his journey as a Graduate Assistant (GA) in 2000 with Georgia Tech, he has come a long way. After multiple stops, he finally landed in South Carolina in 2021.
Four years into his tenure, he boasts an impressive 29-22 record. Beamer will hope to improve upon that mark and make good on his new extension.
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