Shane Beamer buyout: How much is South Carolina coach owed if fired?

September 27, 2026 · Yahoo Sports

Sixth-year coach Shane Beamer and South Carolina football are trending in the wrong direction after a 49-18 loss to No. 8 Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 26.

The Gamecocks were shredded through the air by Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell, who completed 21-of-27 passes for 365 yards with five touchdowns (one rushing) on the night. Russell threw three touchdowns of 30 yards or longer in the game, as South Carolina's secondary busted multiple coverages.

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The loss comes a week after South Carolina blew a 16-0 lead in its 41-34 loss to Mississippi State at home. The Gamecocks are also coming off a 4-8 season in 2025.

Beamer appeared to have South Carolina on an upward track after it finished 9-4 in 2024, a season that included ranked wins over Texas A&M, Missouri and Clemson.

Here's a look at Beamer's contract information and buyout if he were to be fired after the season:

Shane Beamer buyout at South Carolina

Beamer would be owed approximately $22.55 million if he were to be fired on Dec. 1, 2026, according to a contract obtained by USA TODAY. His contract buyout calls for 65% of his remaining base salary and additional compensation to be paid in monthly installments through Dec. 31, 2030.

Shane Beamer South Carolina contract details

Beamer is making $8.25 million this year, $2.7 million of which comes from his base salary paired with $5.55 million in additional compensation. His contract calls for a $100,000 increase every year through 2030.

Here's a year-by-year breakdown of his annual salary through the remainder of his current contract:

2026: $8,250,000
2027: $8,350,000
2028: $8,450,000
2029: $8,550,000
2030: $8,650,000

Shane Beamer record at South Carolina

Following South Carolina's loss to Alabama, Beamer's record fell to 35-32. Here's a look at his year-by-year record with the Gamecocks:

2021: 7-6 (3-5 SEC)
2022: 8-5 (4-4 SEC)
2023: 5-7 (3-5 SEC)
2024: 9-4 (5-3 SEC)
2025: 4-8 (1-7 SEC)
2026: 2-2 (0-2 SEC)

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Shane Beamer buyout: How much is South Carolina coach owed if fired?

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Bafana Bafana star tipped for R650 million transfer

September 27, 2026 · The South African

Bafana Bafana defender Olwethu Makhanya has been tipped to become a Rangers legend and command a massive transfer fee if he continues his impressive rise in Scotland.

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The 22-year-old centre-back has made a strong start to life at Rangers since his high-profile move from Philadelphia Union, quickly establishing himself in the heart of the defence under manager Derek McInnes.

His performances have already attracted plenty of attention, with Rangers Review journalist Derek Clark backing the South African to eventually become the club’s record sale.

Speaking to Kick Off, Clark suggested Makhanya could fetch more than £30 million (approximately R650 million) if he continues developing at his current rate.

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“I think he would be a record sale if he does leave. His attributes are what you look for in a modern centre-back,” Clark said.

“He looks like he’s got the whole package. He is very athletic and very young still, still developing, so I think he would be an attractive option for many clubs.

“I think if he does leave, the record sale for Rangers has been Calvin Bassey when he went to Ajax, I think for £22 million (R476 million), but I think Makhanya will go for probably £30 million plus (approximately R650 million). He’s that good. Hopefully he can keep the form.”

Makhanya was on the pitch for the full 90 minutes as Bafana Bafana opened their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Guinea on Saturday.

The defender was also part of South Africa’s squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but did not feature during the tournament.

With his Rangers career still in its early stages, Makhanya now has an opportunity to continue his development in Scotland while strengthening his position in the Bafana Bafana setup.

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