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COLUMBIA (WACH) -- University of South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier will be around through the 2015 football season under a new contract extension. The university's Board of Trustees approved the extension for Spurrier Tuesday.

"I appreciate the administration agreeing that the head coach should have four years remaining on his contract to show the recruits and fans that he plans to be here," said Coach Spurrier. in a release "Our football program is headed in the right direction. We’ve had some success and have had some good things happen here, but winning the SEC is one goal we have not yet reached. We hope and believe we can do that in the next four years."

Coach Spurrier led South Carolina to its second ever 10 win season this year. This season also marked USC's first back-to-back nine or more-win seasons. A win in the Capital One Bowl against Nebraska on January 2 would give the Gamecocks their first ever 11 win season. The Capital One Bowl will be the Gamecock's sixth bowl appearance in Spurrier's seven seasons at USC.

"The accomplishments that have transpired under Coach Spurrier’s leadership are exemplary," said Athletics Director Eric Hyman. "He is committed to getting the best out of our student-athletes, both on the football field and in the classroom. He is well-deserving of this extension and we look forward to having him lead our program for several years to come."

Spurrier contract was amended in April to give him a guaranteed $2.8 million salary this season.

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