US EditionNo. 13 South Carolina Plays 'Beamerball' to Perfection to Beat Virginia Tech 24-11 in Opener
Officials overturned Nyck Harbor's touchdown after replay showed LaNorris Sellers did not control the ball through the ground, sparking debate over catch rules in college football.
- On Sunday, LaNorris Sellers' third-and-goal pass to Nyck Harbor at the Virginia Tech 9-yard line with 3:52 remaining in the first half appeared to be a touchdown, but replay review overturned the call after officials ruled Sellers did not control the ball through the ground.
- Less than 24 hours after a similar play at Clemson cost LSU a touchdown, observers questioned the college football catch rule and urged updates to its application.
- Sellers and Harbor supplied South Carolina's big plays, with Harbor finishing three catches for 99 yards and Sellers throwing a 64-yard touchdown pass.
- After the replay reversal, South Carolina settled for a field goal to lead 10-5, the overturned call forced South Carolina Gamecocks to settle instead of a potential 14-5 advantage, and Virginia Tech Hokies responded with John Love's 56-yard field goal as the half ended.
- Online, South Carolina fans erupted on August 31, 2025, as Nyck Harbor had another potential touchdown erased by replay review, intensifying fan frustration and calls for 'common sense' about catches.
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South Carolina plays ‘Beamerball’ to perfection to beat Virginia Tech, 24-11, in opener
By MAURA CAREY ATLANTA — Vicari Swain returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown to break open a close game, LaNorris Sellers threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Nyck Harbor, and No. 13 South Carolina beat Virginia Tech, 24-11, on Aug. 31 in the opener for both teams. Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer used his brand of “Beamerball” to pull away from the school where his dad, Frank Beamer, originated the style of play that emphasizes turnovers and big pla…
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No. 13 South Carolina plays ‘Beamerball’ to perfection to beat Virginia Tech 24-11 in opener
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No. 13 South Carolina plays 'Beamerball' to perfection to beat Virginia Tech 24-11 in opener
ATLANTA (AP) — Vicari Swain returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown to break open a close game, LaNorris Sellers threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Nyck Harbor, and No. 13 South Carolina beat Virginia Tech 24-11 on Sunday…
No. 13 South Carolina Plays 'Beamerball' to Perfection to Beat Virginia Tech 24-11 in Opener
ATLANTA (AP) — Vicari Swain returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown to break open a close game, LaNorris Sellers threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Nyck Harbor, and No. 13 South Carolina beat Virginia Tech 24-11 on Sunday in the opener for both teams.
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