South Carolina seeks step forward in Beamer's second season

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

South Carolina defensive lineman Zacch Pickens speaks during Southeastern Conference Media Days NCAA college football news conference Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

FILE - South Carolina coach Shane Beamer shouts to players during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Clemson in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. South Carolina starts their season against Georgia State on Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)

FILE - South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler throws at the Manning Passing Academy on the Nicholls State University campus in Thibodaux, La., June 24, 2022. In the offseason, one-time Oklahoma Heisman Trophy contender Rattler transferred to the University of South Carolina, one of several additions expected to add punch to the team. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

FILE - South Carolina defensive back Cam Smith (9) intercepts the ball against Clemson wide receiver Beaux Collins (80) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. South Carolina starts their season against Georgia State on Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)