December11December 11, 2025

Gamecocks strengthen offensive coaching staff with additions of Briles, Drayton, and Clements (AUDIO)

**Briles and Drayton have agreed to three-year contracts, while Clements has agreed to a two-year deal. (Gamecock Athletics)**

South Carolina made its coaching additions official on Thursday as the Board of Trustees signed off on contracts for three newcomers: Kendal Briles from TCU as offensive coordinator, Randy Clements from TCU as offensive line coach, and Stan Drayton from Penn State to lead the running backs.

Briles arrives with the biggest deal of the group, agreeing to a three-year contract that averages $2.1 million annually. For perspective, former offensive coordinator Mike Shula earned $1.1 million in 2025. Drayton will hold the titles of assistant head coach for the offense and running backs coach, and his three-year contract is set at $775,000 a year. Clements joins the program on a two-year agreement worth $725,000 annually.