US EditionIn Test of Loyalties, Former Virginia Tech Coach Frank Beamer Wears South Carolina Black for Son
South Carolina enters the season ranked 13th with key players like LaNorris Sellers and Dylan Stewart returning, while Virginia Tech aims to improve after a 6-7 record last year.
- On August 31, 2025, former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer attended the season opener in Atlanta wearing South Carolina attire to cheer for the team led by his son, Shane Beamer.
- The game followed the NCAA's approval of Rahsul Faison's waiver and featured significant roster turnover for both teams, including South Carolina losing five key NFL draftees.
- South Carolina's offense includes dynamic players like LaNorris Sellers, while Virginia Tech fields five new offensive line starters and an entirely revamped secondary.
- The nationally televised Aflac Kickoff began at 3 p.m. EDT at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with South Carolina favored by 7.5 points and an over/under of 52.5 points.
- The game underscored Frank Beamer's conflicting loyalties and posed a key early test for Virginia Tech under Brent Pry amid a potentially make-or-break 2025 season.
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In test of loyalties, former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer wears South Carolina black for son
Former longtime Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer showed up for the Hokies’ season opener on Sunday against South Carolina, which is coached by son Shane Beamer, wearing Gamecocks black.
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