Plenty of stakes also means no shortage of talent.
Several headlines are defining the Palmetto Bowl, and several talented prospects are coming to see how things shake up.
Many will view this game, headlined by Irmo wideout Donovan Murph, as a monumental recruiting weekend for Clemson and something the Gamecocks could potentially play spoiler to.
Murph is visiting campus for the second time in November, having visited for Clemson's win over the Citadel. He's projected to commit to South Carolina on 247Sports' Crystal Ball, but another promising visit could shift the tide in his recruitment.
Another in-state star that Clemson needs to impress is Jaylen McGill.