Shane Beamer, a former Virginia Tech player and assistant coach and, the son of legendary former coach Frank Beamer, was named head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks last month.
It was a bittersweet moment for Tech fans as everyone wants Beamer to succeed, yet wanted it to happen in Blacksburg. For many, it was especially painful this offseason, with Justin Fuente retained and Beamer receiving his first opportunity at an SEC school.
Now, we know when Beamer will face his alma mater for the first time. On Friday, it was announced that South Carolina would face Virginia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.