The College Football Playoff committee officially released their latest rankings, and they were favorable to South Carolina, ranking them at No. 15, three spots up from their last ranking. It is both a good thing and a bad thing that they were also favorable to the Gamecock's rival Clemson, who moved up five spots from No. 17 to No. 12.
The good thing is that a win this weekend in the Palmetto could truly be all the Gamecocks need to get into the College Football Playoff, especially with all the chaos this season. South Carolina has played in seven ranked matchups this season and has lost three and won three, and the final game is played this weekend. A win gives them yet another great game on their resume, making things very tough for the College Football Playoff committee.
This game is so crucial for South Carolina and the fans know that as well and they are letting the team know it on social media.
15th ranked South Carolina vs 12th ranked Clemson with a playoff spot on the line. Absolutely no pressure. Easily the biggest game in the rivalry this century
— Austyn Ratliff (@austynratliff) November 27, 2024
Well, calling it the biggest rivalry game of the century definitely puts no pressure on it at all. In all seriousness though, this game is huge for both teams as a College Football Playoff spot is on the line here and both teams have the opportunity to grab it.
Can’t wait for people to get blindsided when South Carolina makes the CFP after beating Clemson 😂
— jalen 🦦 (@jalenpolobrown) November 27, 2024
Just saying that South Carolina fans won't be surprised, they know what their team is made of.
Seems the South Carolina could make the playoff if:
— Jordan Kaye (@jordankaye_23) November 27, 2024
1. It beats Clemson
2. Tennessee or Notre Dame loses
3. SMU loses ACC title game https://t.co/ylen8M4kgx
Yes, quite a few things need to happen, but no one thought everything that happened this past weekend would take place, and it did. The door isn't closed yet, and South Carolina is going to do everything they can to make sure it stays open.
What’s really screwing South Carolina right now is the five automatic qualifiers in the 12-team playoff format
— Andrew Lyon (@ALyon_SC) November 27, 2024
Even four automatic qualifiers would make a difference for the Gamecocks, but this is the way it is and it means South Carolina just has to fight that much harder to get in.
Clemson South Carolina will be for a playoff spot
— Ben (@BenDupreeJR) November 27, 2024
Say less.
South Carolina absolutely deserves to jump ahead of Alabama if they beat Clemson Saturday.
— Drew (@IamDrewman) November 27, 2024
Yes, Alabama beat South Carolina, but the Gamecock's losses look better than the Crimson Tide's losses.
Alabama and Ole Miss only falling to 13 and 14 is an absolute joke. The winner of Clemson and South Carolina should be over them, as should the Big 12 winner.
— Swanny (@swanny5190) November 27, 2024
Again, yes, South Carolina lost to both teams, but their losses look better than both Alabama and Ole Miss.
Clemson-South Carolina winner is either a No. 12 with a win over No. 15, or No. 15 with a win over No. 12 and a 6-game winning streak. Winner should absolutely be in. #gamecocks
— Tim Thorsen (@mustardbased) November 27, 2024
Could not have said it better myself.