Gamecocks Promote Mike Shula to Offensive Coordinator as Shane Beamer Unveils New Look Offense
The South Carolina Gamecocks are turning the page once again on offense. After just one season with Dowell Loggains at the helm, the offensive coordinator is out—taking a head coaching job at Appalachian State—and Mike Shula is in. The former offensive analyst was promoted this offseason, and head coach Shane Beamer is optimistic about the shift in direction.
Beamer, entering his fourth season leading the Gamecocks, recently signed a contract extension, reinforcing his role as the program’s foundation. But the offensive play-caller position has seen frequent turnover, making Shula the latest in a line of fresh starts.
In addressing the media during spring practices, Beamer acknowledged the internal and external buzz surrounding the team’s changes, particularly on offense.
“We have a new offensive coordinator. We’re doing some new things offensively. We’re doing some new things defensively. We’re doing some new things, especially new things special-teams-wise,” Beamer said. “So I don’t want the whole world to see everything that we’re doing right now.”
Beamer’s comments came in response to media speculation about practice reports and depth charts. But beneath the frustration, he made it clear: the Gamecocks are undergoing a transformation on all sides of the ball, and much of it stems from Shula’s influence.
Regarding the offensive installation, Beamer explained that the process is still fluid due to the unsettled depth chart.
“We’ve got a lot of receivers that are competing to be in that rotation, and we’re trying to figure out who fits where, whether it’s inside or outside,” he noted. “From a conceptual playbook standpoint… there’s quite a bit in. Don’t get me wrong.”
According to Beamer, the bulk of the offensive scheme is already in place. However, the coaching staff is still experimenting with personnel and looking to tailor the system to their strengths.
“We threw a lot at them early on… That was kind of us last year, too. We didn’t do a ton schematically. We had our base concepts and just kind of dressed them up week to week. Let’s figure out what we’re good at—run game and pass game as well.”
As spring practices continue, Shula’s promotion and Beamer’s renewed leadership signal a new era of offensive development in Columbia. With expectations high and competition fierce, the Gamecocks are betting big on internal continuity—and a revamped playbook—to lead them forward.
