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Gamecock fans electrified after 24-11 win over Virginia Tech

Gamecock fans are electric after the 24-11 win over Virigina Tech at the Aflac Kickoff Game. Beamer Ball was in action with Sellers setting the tone.
ByLauren Beasley|
Aug 31, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer wears the Old Leather Helmet after defeating the Virginia Tech Hokies at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Aug 31, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer wears the Old Leather Helmet after defeating the Virginia Tech Hokies at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

South Carolina fans are ecstatic today and for good reason. In Atlanta, under the lights of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Gamecocks pulled out a tough 24-11 opener over Virginia Tech. And yes, the Beamer Ball legacy is alive and well.

The drama. The victory wasn't exactly vintage textbook, but it sure felt like one by the end of the game. From the opening drive, when LaNorris Sellers punched in a 15-yard touchdown, Gamecock Nation was on its feet. The defense was hungry, delivering two interceptions to hold the Hokies to a pair of field goals. But the real eruption came when Vicari Swain flipped the game with his punt-return touchdown, sending the garnet-and-black crowd into full frenzy mode. By the time Sellers hit Nyck Harbor on a 60-yard strike late in the game, the energy in the building matched the noise online.

On X, formerly Twitter, fans summed it up in bursts of emotions.
“That punt return was electric. Gamecock special teams brought the thunder!”
“Sellers isn’t just a QB, he’s the heartbeat of this offense.”
“Harbor’s touchdown catch was poetry. Run that replay all week.”

Memes, gifs, and one-liners rolled in, with plenty of jokes and excitement. Gamecock fans were feeling the pride, relief, and momentum. As one fan wrote, "It wasn't perfect, but it was Carolina football. Beamer Ball is alive."

For Gamecock Nation, the story was simple: the Gamecocks are now 1-0, with a win on national television, and a fanbase that believes this team has the fire to make 2025 special.

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