Shane Beamer, 'We are not going anywhere...We are only continuing to ascend'
No. 12 Clemson (9-2, 7-1) and No. 15 South Carolina (8-3, 5-3) will face off on Rivalry Week with a lot on the line on Saturday. South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer met with the media ahead of the new College Football Playoffs rankings on Tuesday to discuss the Palmetto Bowl.
Beamer's son a fan of Dabo? 'He realized pretty quick what this rivalry is about'
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer is familiar with the Palmetto State rivalry well beyond last season's 30-0 loss to Clemson. After leading the Gamecocks to one of the best wins in school history and most surprising of the college football season, he will be back in Death Valley on Saturday.
#WATCH: Swinney gives Shane Beamer's son a big hug before kickoff
The heated rivalry between Clemson and South Carolina had a great moment take place before the game as Dabo Swinney gave Hunter Beamer a big hug before kickoff.
Rivalry Week: Dabo Swinney breaks down the Gamecocks
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is gearing up for the much anticipated Palmetto Bowl clash with rival South Carolina. Both teams find themselves bowl eligible after early season struggles. On Tuesday, Swinney previewed the Gamecocks.
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Dabo Swinney on ACC Title matchup with Notre Dame: 'This is championship football'
The No. 3 ranked Tigers will face off with No. 2 Notre Dame on December 19 in the ACC Championship in Charlotte.