South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer has fired running backs coach Marquel Blackwell, according to multiple reports on Dec. 4.

Blackwell just finished his second season with the Gamecocks (4-8) and had the second worst run game in the SEC, averaging 111.1 rushing yards. It was a major drop off from his first year in 2024 when his offense produced the fourth-best run game in the SEC with 184.4 rushing yards per game.

Blackwell is the third offensive coach Beamer has fired in the last two months. He fired offensive line coach Lonnie Teasley on Oct. 12 and offensive coordinator Mike Shula on Nov. 2. He hasn't filled either of those positions.

Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at LKesin@usatodayco.com . Follow

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