After losing 31-30 at Texas A&M, Shane Beamer‘s future with South Carolina (3-7) looks to be winding down. Everyone expects him to leave the program following his team’s failure to meet bowl eligibility this season. But to flip the script, Beamer tries his best and even makes an urgent message to fans. However, whether it’s worth it remains unanswered.

Should the reports be accurate, and given the fans’ calls for Beamer to be fired, the head coach’s five-year stint will probably come to a close shortly. But Beamer seems not to be ready to leave early, as South Carolina reporter Jordan Kaye shared the HC’s future planning. “I’ve got an extremely high sense of urgency to immediately get to work on 2026 because I know how close we are,” said the Gamecocks HC.

It appears he pleads with fans not to lose their patience, as good days are coming ahead next season. In fact, it’s still a possibility despite this season’s shortcomings. He experienced success, going 7–6 in his debut year with a bowl win and even finishing 9–4 last season. More importantly, the idea of a potential exit from South Carolina’s head-coaching job meets with despair, as it has always been Beamer’s dream position.

However, most people seem unwilling to buy into such a plea after those costly mistakes against the Aggies. Yes, in the game against A&M, due to missed opportunities and errors, the Gamecocks recorded just 76 yards of total offense in the second half, while Marcel Reed tallied 298 yards alone. By making the earlier statement, he remains committed to the job, even though it could go the other way.

Still, what’s more embarrassing is that Beamer’s squad gave up a 30-3 halftime lead, ultimately falling to Texas A&M. “There’s nothing like blowing a lead like that, especially [against] the No. 3 team, especially at their house,” said ESPN’s Paul Finebaum. However, he didn’t stop there and even went further with speculation about Shane Beamer’s potential head coaching role. His strong ties with the Hokies make Virginia Tech a favorable destination for the coach, and it could work for all parties.

“… Shane Beamer, right now, hate to say it, just looks like a loser,” said the ESPN personality. “There’s no getting around it. I don’t know how he scrapes that away. Eight weeks ago, people were concerned he might leave for Virginia Tech. That’s no longer on the board. He’s got a better chance of leaving being shown the door than he does getting another job.”

Now, with his departure becoming a real possibility, if the school were to fire Beamer without cause, it would owe him a $28M buyout. That could be an obstacle to his departure from South Carolina. However, the rumor mill suggests that Beamer is linked to a $27.5 million job, which could be beneficial for his future.

Shane Beamer’s future destination could be Virginia Tech

Even after firing OC Mike Shula on November 2, nothing has clicked for the Gamecocks this season. A team that opened the year ranked No. 13 now looks nothing like a contender. Going into Week 12 with a matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies, Oliver Hodgkinson of Pro Football & Sports Network lists Beamer as one head coach on the hot seat. But here’s where things get interesting.

Amidst the ongoing coaching carousel, PFF’s Max Chadwick already floated Beamer as a name to watch for the Hokies, as mentioned before. The fit is almost too perfect. While his father, the legendary Frank Beamer, built the program, Shane coached there as associate HC and RBs coach from 2011 to 2015. He even played for them as a walk-on WR from 1995 to 1999.

He is familiar with the place and its culture. But South Carolina is still tied to him, at least contractually, as he signed a five-year extension in January. Still, with the season collapsing, a fresh start suddenly feels possible. We’ll see what decision the school officials ultimately make.