South Carolina has fired offensive coordinator Mike Shula after less than one season due to poor offensive performance. The Gamecocks, coming off their sixth loss of the season against Ole Miss, have failed to reach 350 total yards in any game this season and rank last in the SEC in yards and points per game. Fans have expressed their dissatisfaction, with chants and boos directed at Shula, who took over as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach last season. Despite his NFL family background and previous coaching experience at Alabama, Shula's offense has struggled, producing no more than 21 points in SEC games. Coach Shane Beamer defended Shula, citing his experience and resilience, but the team has continued to face criticism. Shula's tenure at Alabama was marked by inconsistent offensive output, with his teams never averaging more than 25 points per game, and ending with a disappointing 2006 season. He helped Alabama recover from sanctions and scandals, leading to notable successes like a Cotton Bowl victory in 2005. Now, he faces Alabama once again, as the No. 4 Crimson Tide visits South Carolina to play on Saturday. Meanwhile, the university has been active with other campus issues, including protests related to Charlie Kirk, student government controversies, and campus events. The university's enrollment has reached a record 42,360 students for fall 2025, reflecting significant growth over the past two decades.