The College Football Playoff debate is in full swing as the field has expanded to include 12 teams, with the South Carolina Gamecocks still holding onto a slight hope of making a special postseason appearance. The Gamecocks are currently ranked 18th in the CFP Rankings, but the Sagarin Rankings, a former BCS-era computer poll, consider them to be the 11th-best team in college football.
According to the Sagarin Rankings, South Carolina has one of the best strength of schedules and has played a significant number of top-30 teams. Despite these impressive rankings, the Gamecocks still have some ground to make up in the CFP Rankings, as seven teams ranked lower by Sagarin are rated higher by the selection committee.
With an FCS opponent on the schedule this weekend, South Carolina’s Sagarin numbers are unlikely to change much. However, a matchup against the rival Clemson Tigers looms large on the horizon. Clemson is ranked 14th in the Sagarin Rankings, making it a crucial game for the Gamecocks to prove their worth.
This weekend, South Carolina will play its final home game of the season against the Wofford Terriers. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and SEC Network+, with Wofford ranked 212th overall in the Sagarin Rankings. The Gamecocks will look to secure a win and potentially improve their standing in the rankings as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.
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