Mike Norvell is in his seventh season as Florida State head coach, while Shane Beamer is in his sixth season as South Carolina head coach. Norvell was previously Memphis head coach from 2016-19. This is Beamer’ first stop as an FBS head coach.
Which coach has a better record, more wins, and more championships at their current school and over their careers?
Head-To-Head Record
Norvell and Beamer have never faced each other as head coaches.Â
Career Win-Loss Analysis
Mike Norvell has more career wins as a head coach. Norvell went 38-16 (.704) at Memphis and 38-34 (.528) at Florida State. He is 76-50 (.603) overall. Shane Beamer is 33-30 (.524) at South Carolina.
Norvell led Florida State to five wins (5-7) last year, including 2-6 in the ACC. Beamer led South Carolina to four wins (4-8), including 1-7 in the SEC.
Annual Record Breakdown & Winning Percentages
| YEAR | NORVELL | BEAMER |
| 2025 | 5-7 (.417) – Florida State | 4-8 (.333) – South Carolina |
| 2024 | 2-10 (.167) – Florida State | 9-4 (.692) – South Carolina |
| 2023 | 13-1 (.929) – Florida State | 5-7 (.417) – South Carolina |
| 2022 | 10-3 (.769) – Florida State | 8-5 (.615) – South Carolina |
| 2021 | 5-7 (.417) – Florida State | 7-6 (.538) – South Carolina |
| 2020 | 3-6 (.333) – Florida State | – |
| 2019 | 12-2 (.857) – Memphis | – |
| 2018 | 8-6 (.571) – Memphis | – |
| 2017 | 10-3 (.769) – Memphis | – |
| 2016 | 8-5 (.615) – Memphis | – |
Postseason & Championship Results
Norvell has one bowl win, two conference championships, and zero national championships in his career.Â
Beamer has one bowl win, zero conference championships, and zero national championships in his career.Â
Recruiting Rankings: Norvell vs. Beamer
Here’s the year-by-year team recruiting rankings (247Sports) for each coach:
| YEAR | NORVELL | BEAMER |
| 2026 | 17th (Florida State) | 14th (South Carolina) |
| 2025 | 20th (Florida State) | 19th (South Carolina) |
| 2024 | 12th (Florida State) | 22nd (South Carolina) |
| 2023 | 19th (Florida State) | 16th (South Carolina) |
| 2022 | 20th (Florida State) | 24th (South Carolina) |
| 2021 | 23rd (Florida State) | 80th (South Carolina) |
| 2020 | 23rd (Florida State) | – |
| 2019 | 68th (Memphis) | – |
| 2018 | 80th (Memphis) | – |
| 2017 | 56th (Memphis) | – |
| 2016 | 61st (Memphis) | – |
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