In fact, Shane Beamer was an assistant at Virginia Tech for Frank Beamer’s final five seasons, as he served as assistant head coach and running backs coach for the Hokies from 2011-15.

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As noted by Lulu Kesin of The Greenville News, part of the USA TODAY Network, South Carolina did not release a depth chart ahead of its Week 1 opener vs. Virginia Tech.

“I didn’t want him to release one then we don’t release one and he’s like ‘what the heck?’” South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said Aug. 27. “It’s not trying to keep any secrets from Virginia Tech, to be honest I am just trying to avoid any unnecessary overreactions.”

He added: “We still have position battles going on out there on the practice field and if I had released a depth chart it was going to have a gazillion ‘and’s and ‘or’s’ … I’m respectful of the job you have and I’m not trying to make things more difficult but that’s just what I was trying to avoid. I looked at what’s best for our team right now that’s not putting anything out on paper.”

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Sunday, Aug. 31

• Spread: South Carolina -7
• Over/under: 51.5
• Moneyline: South Carolina (-220) | Virginia Tech (+180)

LaNorris Sellers is starting at quarterback for South Carolina in its Week 1 opener vs. Virginia Tech in the Aflac Kickoff Game. The All-SEC Preseason Second Team selection is entering his second season as the Gamecocks’ starting quarterback, as he led the team to a 8-4 record last year while throwing for 2,534 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Kyron Drones is starting quarterback for Virginia Tech in its Week 1 opener vs. South Carolina in the Aflac Kickoff Game. He is one of six ACC starting quarterbacks that are returning for their second consecutive season.

What time does South Carolina vs Virginia Tech start?

• Date: Sunday, Aug. 31
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)

The Week 1 matchup between South Carolina and Virginia Tech is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 31 from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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What TV channel is South Carolina vs Virginia Tech on today?

South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech will be broadcast nationally on ESPN in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season. Bob Wischusen and Louis Riddick will call the game from the booth at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Kris Budden reporting from the sidelines.

Streaming options for the game include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.

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South Carolina schedule 2025

Here is South Carolina’s schedule:

• Sunday, Aug. 31: vs. Virginia Tech | 3 p.m. ET | ESPN (Fubo)
• Saturday, Sept. 6: vs. South Carolina State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
• Saturday, Sept. 13: vs. Vanderbilt *
• Saturday, Sept. 20: at Missouri *
• Saturday, Sept. 27: vs. Kentucky *
• Saturday, Oct. 4: BYE
• Saturday, Oct. 11: at No. 9 LSU *
• Saturday, Oct. 18: vs. Oklahoma *
• Saturday, Oct. 25: vs. No. 8 Alabama *
• Saturday, Nov. 1: at No. 15 Ole Miss *
• Saturday, Nov. 8: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 15: at No. 21 Texas A&M *
• Saturday, Nov. 22: vs. Coastal Carolina
• Saturday, Nov. 29: vs. No. 6 Clemson | Noon ET

* Denotes SEC game

Virginia Tech schedule 2025

Here is Virginia Tech’s schedule:

• Sunday, Aug. 31: vs. No. 13 South Carolina | 3 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
• Saturday, Sept. 6: vs. Vanderbilt | 7:30 p.m. | ACC Network (Fubo)
• Saturday, Sept. 13: vs. Old Dominion | 7 p.m. | ACC Network (Fubo)
• Saturday, Sept. 20: vs. Wofford
• Saturday, Sept. 27: at NC State *
• Saturday, Oct. 4: vs. Wake Forest *
• Saturday, Oct. 11: at Georgia Tech *
• Saturday, Oct. 18: BYE
• Friday, Oct. 24: vs. Cal * | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
• Saturday, Nov. 1: vs. Louisville *
• Saturday, Nov. 8: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 15: at Florida State *
• Saturday, Nov. 22: vs. No. 10 Miami *
• Saturday, Nov. 29: at Virginia *