ESPN Power Rankings | #14 This Week

[Ward Jr]

Also #23 in the AP while next opponent Missouri sits at #24.

As it stands today, if we happened to win out (Missouri, Wofford, Clemson), we have a 63% change of making the playoffs according to ESPN.

A long(er) shot but real dangling carrot to close strong for these players and staff.

Not too shabby.

 

[Ward Jr]

We're currently a 13-point favorite over Missouri this weekend.

That's rather large.
https://www.si.com/college/southcar...cks-massive-favorite-over-tigers-01jce1cdzt6s

 

[sclawman77]

Also #23 in the AP while next opponent Missouri sits at #24.

As it stands today, if we happened to win out (Missouri, Wofford, Clemson), we have a 63% change of making the playoffs according to ESPN.

A long(er) shot but real dangling carrot to close strong for these players and staff.

Not too shabby.

Good stuff. We would definitely need some help regarding a potential playoff scenario but continuing to win games decisively like we have been recently helps our case too.

 

[hahnenkampf]

We're currently a 13-point favorite over Missouri this weekend.

That's rather large.
https://www.si.com/college/southcar...cks-massive-favorite-over-tigers-01jce1cdzt6s

Too large IMHO

 

[Ward Jr]

Too large IMHO

The on-field matchups favor us in this one.

For example, Missouri's QB hasn't been a fan of pressure in his face and we do that quite well.

We're still going to have to come out and play the type of game we've played these last 4 to win this one.

 

[Ward Jr]

While not prolific as of yet, our offense is starting to be a legit challenge in the SEC.

We're currently awkwardly athletic and capable stinging traditional defensive schemes as a result.

As everyone is aware, we've never had very good OL play.

Sellers is now beginning to offset well for the deficit.

His RPO game has definitely matured this season and he is becoming a real threat to face.

Hoping for follow through again this weekend.

 

[cockofdawn]

Good stuff. We would definitely need some help regarding a potential playoff scenario but continuing to win games decisively like we have been recently helps our case too.

CAN YOU BELIEVE we are even Discussing this after the Old Miss game?

 

[JohnnySolo]

Winner of CLem and USC goes to the playoffs if both win out to that point. That adds a little to an already wild rivalry.

 

[Ward Jr]

CAN YOU BELIEVE we are even Discussing this after the Old Miss game?

I wish we had another swipe at Ole Miss at this point in the season with our top offensive talent healthy.

I also wish we had the last minute or two of both the LSU and BAMA games at this point in the season.

You're right though. It's still amazing regardless.

 

[sclawman77]

Winner of CLem and USC goes to the playoffs if both win out to that point. That adds a little to an already wild rivalry.

Possibly. We obviously have played a tough schedule and are in the best conference but there are going to be multiple 3 loss SEC teams that are deserving too but potentially winning our last six games (I don't want to get ahead of myself though) would make an argument in our favor. We would still need other teams outside the SEC to lose too.

 

[GoCocksFight2021]

Too large IMHO

I agree. Very surprised by that.

 

[cockofdawn]

Possibly. We obviously have played a tough schedule and are in the best conference but there are going to be multiple 3 loss SEC teams that are deserving too but potentially winning our last six games (I don't want to get ahead of myself though) would make an argument in our favor. We would still need other teams outside the SEC to lose too.

They will, A&M has to play Texas.. (probably an A&M loss) and SC beat A&M.. Tennessee has to Play Georgia at least one of them loses that for sure. Throw in an Upset of LSU or Bama (Vandy beat bama) wow SC is right there if they run the table..

 

[sclawman77]

We're currently a 13-point favorite over Missouri this weekend.

That's rather large.
https://www.si.com/college/southcar...cks-massive-favorite-over-tigers-01jce1cdzt6s

We're 7-2 against the spread this season fwiw.

 

[PaleoCock]

We've played so well these last four games. I'm getting a little nervous about Missouri though. They always find a way to play us very tough no matter if it's a home game or not.

 

[sclawman77]

#21 in playoff poll

 

[PaleoCock]

This team is hot right now on the podcast circuit. The national ON3 guys said their dream SEC Championship matchup would be us vs. Texas. It's not going to happen but we're not a secret anymore. We need to show up big on Saturday and take this game.

Chatter also about Sellers and the 2025 Heisman. We'll probably have to break the bank to keep him in place soon.

 

[BattleshipTexas]

This team is hot right now on the podcast circuit. The national ON3 guys said their dream SEC Championship matchup would be us vs. Texas. It's not going to happen but we're not a secret anymore. We need to show up big on Saturday and take this game.

Chatter also about Sellers and the 2025 Heisman. We'll probably have to break the bank to keep him in place soon.

That would be awesome

 

[sclawman77]

Ole Miss, BYU and Colorado lost. So I'm assuming we move up in the playoff poll. Ole Miss was a two td favorite over UF so they should drop back behind us. Pulling for Auburn vs A&M.

 

[BattleshipTexas]

Ole Miss, BYU and Colorado lost. So I'm assuming we move up in the playoff poll. Ole Miss was a two td favorite over UF so they should drop back behind us. Pulling for Auburn vs A&M.

Who thought earlier this season you would even think of playoffs? People were skeptical of being bowl eligible.

 

[ElectricalCock89]

Who thought earlier this season you would even think of playoffs? People were skeptical of being bowl eligible.

Rollercoaster year

 

[BattleshipTexas]

Rollercoaster year

But mostly up. There are a lot of headwinds against Beamer. Yet somehow he is getting it done at SC.