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Gamecock star Gilmore’s big play helps Patriots clinch spot in Super Bowl

For the sixth year in a row, and the ninth time the past 12 seasons the South Carolina Gamecocks football program will be represented by one of its alums in the Super Bowl.

The New England Patriots won the AFC championship game Sunday, meaning a college football player who is a Gamecocks product will be in the NFL’s biggest game.

GILLY GILLY. pic.twitter.com/dqCV9k8GMk

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 21, 2018

Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore advanced to Super Bowl LII in New England’s 24-20 victory. It is the first Super Bowl appearance for Gilmore, a corner back.