South Carolina students plan 'Fire Mike Shula' protest

The South Carolina student body has planned a protest against offensive coordinator Mike Shula, according to a picture posted from Famously Garnet Sports. The Gamecocks fell to 3-4 on the season after a 26-7 loss to Oklahoma at home on Saturday.

This isn’t the first negative press involving Shula in the last couple of days. Fans booed the Gamecocks and called for Shula’s firing on Saturday during the game.

You can see the calls for the protest below. It’s scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on campus Tuesday on Greene Street.

USC Students have planned a protest against OC Mike Shula tomorrow at 3 PM. pic.twitter.com/R2xAaihfwv

— Famously Garnet Sports (@FamouslyGarnet) October 20, 2025

Their first two drives during the second quarter resulted in three-and-outs, which has resulted in fans calling for Shula’s job. It’s not a one off though.

South Carolina trailed Oklahoma 14-0 at the time, and were forced to punt after being forced behind the sticks from deep in its own territory. Meanwhile, the Sooners would take advantage by scoring touchdowns on two of its first three drives.

Coming into the matchup, the Shula and the Gamecocks were tied for last in the SEC in points per game (22.3) with Florida, as well as last in the conference in yards per game (310). This comes during a season in which the Gamecocks were ranked as high as No. 10 this season before beginning conference play.

Shula, an Alabama alum, returned to college football for the first time in 18 years when he joined South Carolina last year as a senior offensive assistant. Head coach Shame Beamer then promoted him to OC and QBs coach ahead of the 2025 campaign.

Previously, Shula was the head coach of Alabama from 2003-06 prior to Nick Saban’s arrival. He went 26-23 before his record was adjusted to 10-23 due to NCAA infractions. Following his time in Tuscaloosa, Shula spent 2007-23 on numerous NFL staffs as a QB coach and offensive coordinator.