SEC Football: Week 13 Power Rankings

Nov 26, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) scrambles up the field against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated the Auburn Tigers 30-12. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 26, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Jake Bentley (4) rolls out to pass during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

The Gamecocks were not expected to beat Clemson, but they might have been expected to at least be competitive against them.

The Gamecocks were not able to establish any semblance of offense in this game and their defense was outmatched against the ever so potent Clemson offense. South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley continues to struggle against top defenses, but I believe he is still the future for the Gamecocks, he is just young and needs to mature on the field. I fully expect him to remain the starter for the bowl game and heading into 2017. South Carolina has already secured bowl eligibility and will now have to wait and see where they will be heading.

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