SEC Football: Week 5 Power Rankings

Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (C) is carried off the field by team mates after catching the game winning touchdown pass against the Georgia Bulldogs on the last play on the game during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 1, 2016; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Perry Orth (10) calls the play against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports /

While the Gamecocks did face a stern test, in the form of the Texas A&M Aggies, South Carolina stood tall and kept the game close until the end.

South Carolina has improved this season, their offense has been sporadic which has led to most of their problems but for their defense to hold A&M to only 24 points should be seen as an accomplishment and proof that this program is rebounding fast. Will Muschamp has South Carolina headed in the right direction. South Carolina certainly still has a shot to get to six wins this year and get to a bowl, but it will not be easy.

The Gamecocks have a shot at en upset this weekend, when they take on a Georgia Bulldog squad that is coming off a heartbreaking loss to Tennessee.

Next game: October 8, vs Georgia, 7:30pm ET SEC Network

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