SEC Power Rankings Week 14: Ole Miss, Missouri Rise, Mississippi State Falls

Nov 29, 2014; Clemson, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Dylan Thompson (17) carries the ball during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

But the bowl game still matters. Spurrier must absolutely avoid finishing the season with a losing record, which means that South Carolina still has something to play for as a bottom SEC team.

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South Carolina Gamecocks 6-6 (3-5)

Last week: Lost to Clemson Tigers 35-17
Last rank: 11

Steve Spurrier’s South Carolina Gamecocks have been up and down all year, but they could have given a better performance against the Clemson Tigers.

A blowout loss dropped this team to 6-6, which is just a huge disappointment. But hey, nobody below them  won, so they get to stay at No. 11.

Dylan Thompson was wildly inaccurate all year, and the offense often times showed an inability to be physical. Couple that with the fact that South Carolina’s defense could never fully adjust to the 3-4, and they had a rough season as a result.

But the bowl game still matters. Spurrier must absolutely avoid finishing the season with a losing record, which means that South Carolina still has something to play for as a bottom SEC team.

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