Not only was defeating Clemson an emotional win, it was a historic one. Last week's win over Wofford tied Gamecocks' Shane Beamer with legendary coach Steve Spu

On Saturday afternoon in the bowels of Memorial Stadium, Beamer sat behind the podium after South Carolina’s 17-14 win over No. 12 Clemson, having earned the chance to make his case for the Gamecocks as a College Football Playoff team.

On Saturday, South Carolina football will honor its seniors, a group that is extra special for coach Shane Beamer. Here's why.