South Carolina Coach Shane Beamer Denies Virginia Tech Job Rumors

South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer has strongly denied rumors linking him to the Virginia Tech head coaching vacancy following the firing of Brent Pry. Despite his personal connection to Virginia Tech—where his father Frank Beamer coached for 29 seasons and Shane played and coached—he reaffirmed that South Carolina is his "dream job" and he is committed to turning around the Gamecocks' disappointing 3-4 start this season. Beamer emphasized that he has not spoken to Virginia Tech officials about their coaching opening and expressed frustration with his team's current performance, focusing solely on improvement. Multiple reports noted that some members of Virginia Tech's search committee favored Beamer, but his long-term contract at South Carolina through 2030 and his public criticisms of the ACC made the fit unlikely. Beamer's transparent communication with his team about the rumors aimed to dispel distractions and reinforce his dedication to South Carolina's program. While coaching moves can be unpredictable, Beamer clearly stated his intention to remain in Columbia and pursue a championship.