NO. 35: South Carolina
COACH: Steve Spurrier
2014 RECORD: 7-6
PROJECTED 2015 RECORD: 8-5
CIRCLE THE DATE: Oct. 10 vs. LSU
WHY NO. 35: Because of the guy in charge. Spurrier can’t be happy about last year’s finish and will look to move the team back toward the top of the SEC East. Spurrier hired Jon Hoke to run the defense, which couldn’t equal past standards. Spurrier must find a replacement for quarterback Dylan Thompson, the school’s single-season passing leader. Connor Mitch, who threw 63 touchdown passes as a high school senior, takes over in his sophomore season.