Okay, so I’ve been messing around with the South Carolina Gamecocks’ rankings for a bit, and I wanted to share my experience with you guys. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, to be honest.
First off, I started by looking at the USA Today Coaches Poll. I saw that the Gamecocks moved up in the rankings, which was cool. They were previously ranked No. 14, so seeing them climb was a good sign. It felt like things were looking up for the team.
Then I checked out the College Football Playoff Top 25. The Gamecocks had just made their debut there the previous week, so I was curious to see if they’d moved up or down.
I also recalled their game against Missouri. They won 34-30, and it was their final SEC game of the season. That gave them a 5-3 record in conference play and a 7-3 overall record. Pretty solid if you ask me.
- I dug into the final College Football Playoff rankings before the postseason.
- I remembered that the team was back in the Top 25 after a two-year break, with a 6-3 record.
After their win over Clemson, I noticed they were ranked higher in both polls. But then Clemson won the ACC Championship, so things got a little complicated.
Key Points from My Deep Dive
- I learned that the Power 4 conference champions are guaranteed a spot in the playoff.
- The winner of the Big 12 Championship Game also gets a berth.
- I realized the committee might have been hung up on the Gamecocks’ losses to Alabama and Ole Miss, even though those were early in the season.
- It’s worth noting that South Carolina has been improving in the rankings for three straight weeks.
- They were first ranked this season after beating Vanderbilt on November 9th.
So, yeah, that’s pretty much my journey through the Gamecocks’ rankings. It’s been a mix of ups and downs, but it’s definitely been interesting to follow. It seems like the team has been making some real progress, and it’ll be exciting to see what they do next!
