ATLANTA (AP) — Vicari Swain returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown to break open a close game, LaNorris Sellers threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Nyck Harbor, and No. 13 South Carolina beat Virginia Tech 24-11 on Sunday in the opener for both teams.

Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer used his brand of “Beamerball” to pull away from the school where his dad, Frank Beamer, originated the style of play that emphasizes turnovers and big plays on special teams. The elder Beamer was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, wearing South Carolina black.

“Thought you'd like a special teams touchdown,” Shane Beamer told his dad as they shared a postgame hug.

South Carolina intercepted two passes by Virginia Tech's Kyron Drones. Fred Johnson made a pick in the red zone to halt a first-quarter drive, a

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