South Carolina Dismisses Offensive Coordinator Mike Shula

South Carolina has officially dismissed offensive coordinator Mike Shula after a disappointing tenure lasting less than a season. The decision follows the Gamecocks’ sixth loss of the year against the Ole Miss Rebels. Throughout this season, South Carolina has struggled tremendously, failing to exceed 350 total yards in any game, which makes them the only team in the FBS with this dismal record.

Reasons Behind Mike Shula’s Dismissal

Coach Shane Beamer decided to relieve Shula of his duties just one day after the team’s loss. Shula, who previously took over play-calling during the last bowl game against Illinois, had an underwhelming impact on the team’s offensive performance.

Performance Statistics

• South Carolina ranks last in the SEC in both yards and points per game in 2025.
• The Gamecocks have not scored more than 21 points in any SEC game this season.
• Under Shula, the team averaged under 350 total yards in nine games.

Shula’s lack of innovative play-calling has drawn ire from fans, particularly during a recent game against Oklahoma, where chants of “Fire Shula” echoed throughout the stadium. The offensive line’s struggle with injuries has compounded the difficulties faced by the team, yet the insufficient creativity in Shula’s strategies ultimately led to his downfall.

Coaching Changes Ahead

This marked Shula’s first full season as a college offensive coordinator. His firing continues a trend of instability in the offensive coordinator role, as he was the third person to take this position under Coach Beamer’s leadership. The Gamecocks are now tasked with finding a new play caller for the remainder of the season, with uncertainties looming about the coaching direction for the next season.

The team, aiming to turn around its season, must refocus and seek a new strategy that can elevate their performance moving forward. Fans will be watching closely as South Carolina navigates this coaching change.