SEC Power Rankings Week 13: Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri in Top 5

Nov 22, 2014; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Brandon Wilds (22) rushes against the South Alabama Jaguars in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

In-state rival Clemson to close out the season is a game both teams desperately want to win to better position themselves in the bowl game picture. And the Gamecocks will face at least a decent offense when they play the Tigers and a great defense, so we get to see just how good this team is now.

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South Carolina Gamecocks 6-5 (3-5)

Last week: Defeated South Alabama Jaguars 37-12
Last rank: 11

And just like that, a thrilling victory over Florida allowed Steve Spurrier’s offense to dominate South Alabama and get bowl eligible.

So a 6-5, the disappointing season finally had some bright spots shine through.

The offense is still a problem and was once again one on Saturday, as Dylan Thompson still has struggled at times to put up lots of points and a Spurrier system hell-bent on putting up points. That’s the biggest reason for the disappointing season this year. But the defense was also a problem throughout as it adjusted to a 3-4, and fortunately, that side of the ball appears to be finally coming together. However, it only showed against terrible offenses, so there is one final game to test this team.

In-state rival Clemson to close out the season is a game both teams desperately want to win to better position themselves in the bowl game picture. And the Gamecocks will face at least a decent offense when they play the Tigers and a great defense, so we get to see just how good this team is now.