South Carolina Football Faces Setback with Loss to LSU

Columbia, South Carolina, October 15, 2025

News Summary

The South Carolina Gamecocks suffered a 20-10 defeat against LSU, dropping their season record to 3-3. The loss led to the firing of offensive line coach Lonnie Teasley due to poor performance. Despite three turnovers forced by the defense, the offense struggled with protection and penalties. Head coach Shane Beamer aims to regain momentum against Oklahoma next week, while also focusing on crucial recruitment efforts, including the pursuit of four-star EDGE player Julian Walker and the recent commitment of five-star offensive lineman Darius Gray.

Columbia, South Carolina – South Carolina’s football team faced a challenging weekend, suffering a 20-10 loss to LSU on Saturday night in Baton Rouge, which dropped their record to 3-3 for the season. The defeat was compounded by the decision to fire offensive line coach Lonnie Teasley shortly after the game.

Despite the defeat, South Carolina’s defense showed resilience by forcing three turnovers during the match. Notably, two of these turnovers occurred when LSU was in scoring position, preventing what could have been additional losses. The Gamecocks’ offensive struggles, however, primarily stemmed from their offensive line, which was unable to provide adequate protection for the quarterback, hampering scoring opportunities significantly.

The offensive line’s performance was marred by numerous penalties, which halted potential scoring drives, and ultimately contributed to the loss against LSU. South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer cited these challenges as a key factor in the decision to dismiss Teasley, indicating a need for improved performance across the offensive staff.

Moving forward, the Gamecocks are preparing to face Oklahoma next weekend, following Oklahoma’s recent 24-6 defeat to Texas, marking their first loss of the season. With a critical game on the horizon, South Carolina aims to regroup and find a new “spark” under the altered coaching structure. Tight ends coach Shawn Elliott will step in as the new offensive line coach, bringing extensive experience from his previous coaching roles. Coach Ben Burress, who has significant NFL coaching experience, will assist Elliott while primarily coaching the tight ends.

In terms of recruiting efforts, South Carolina is actively pursuing Julian Walker, a four-star EDGE player from Dutch Fork, who is currently committed to Michigan. Walker previously visited Columbia during the Gamecocks’ SEC opener against Vanderbilt and expressed admiration for several players, particularly EDGE Dylan Stewart. The South Carolina coaching staff, led by Sterling Lucas, is maintaining communication with Walker to garner his interest.

Additionally, the Gamecocks recently secured a commitment from Darius Gray, a five-star offensive lineman from Richmond, Virginia. Gray, who stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs 285 pounds, has been recognized as the nation’s No. 1 interior offensive lineman according to 247Sports. He opted for South Carolina over several notable programs, including LSU, Tennessee, Ohio State, and Clemson, which bodes well for the Gamecocks’ future performances.

With South Carolina’s coaching staff restructured and recruitment efforts in full swing, the Gamecocks aim to overcome their recent setbacks and improve as they head into the next phase of their season.

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