South Carolina won’t be ranked Tuesday night in the College Football Playoff standings, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a reason for Gamecocks fans to watch.
What USC fans should be looking for is where LSU lands. The Tigers were No. 7 last week but dropped a 74-72, seven-overtime marathon to Texas A&M on Saturday. How many spots that costs LSU in the rankings will help determine where South Carolina plays in a bowl game.
Here’s how it works: Alabama and Georgia are locks for one of the New Year’s Six bowls and Florida is widely considered a New Year’s Six selection as well.