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College Football Rankings 2016: Projected AP Top 25 after Week 11

By Zach Bigalke

Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) is brought down by Clemson Tigers defensive back Ryan Carter (31) during the second half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) is brought down by Clemson Tigers defensive back Ryan Carter (31) during the second half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators running back Jordan Scarlett (25) runs with he ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators running back Jordan Scarlett (25) runs with he ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Against a South Carolina team that had won three straight to climb above .500 in the standings, Florida took care of business for a workmanlike 20-7 victory on Saturday. Austin Appleby got the start and completed 17 of his 21 attempts for 201 yards and two scores, while Jordan Scarlett added 134 yards on the ground. Florida’s defense gave up just 43 rushing yards to the Gamecocks, keeping the visitors one-dimensional on offense and never allowing them to gain any momentum.

Though the Gators fell out of the College Football Playoff rankings last week after losing to Arkansas, Jim McElwain’s team remained in the AP Top 25 and could return to the CFP list this week as well. They remain atop the SEC East, and a win against LSU next week in Baton Rouge would guarantee Florida’s spot in the SEC championship game in Atlanta on the first weekend of December. Though the playoff bracket is probably out of reach for the Gators, a New Year’s Six berth is well within reach.

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