SEC Football: Week 11 Power Rankings

Nov 12, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Shea Patterson (20) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Shea Patterson (20) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; South Carolina quarterback, Jake Bentley (4) throws the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 20-7. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; South Carolina quarterback, Jake Bentley (4) throws the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 20-7. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Jake Bentley may have struggle in his first career start on the road, but the future remains bright for the freshman quarterback.

The future also remains bright for the entire South Carolina Gamecocks team. Will Muschamp has done very well this year, a year in which no one expected much out of South Carolina. While the loss to Florida was disheartening, particularly from the way in which the defense played, the Gamecocks still have a shot at bowl eligibility next weekend when they take on Western Carolina, in a non conference matchup at home in Columbia. I would expect South Carolina to win that game, convincingly.

Next game: November 19, vs Western Carolina, 4:00pm ET SEC Network