COLUMBIA, S.C. — For the first time since 2013, both the Gamecocks and the Tigers come into their annual showdown with three straight wins. Back in 2013, each team brought four game winning streaks into the late November contest.
The Gamecocks come into the game with wins over Jacksonville State, Vanderbilt and Kentucky. At 5-6, South Carolina is one win away from bowl eligibility
Clemson is currently 7-4 and will finish with the most losses in a season since 2010 when the Tigers went 6-7 in Dabo Swinney's second full season at the helm of the program.
In the last three weeks, the Tigers have posted victories over Notre Dame, Georgia Tech and North Carolina.
South Carolina is hoping a night game at Williams-Brice Stadium will lead to an electric atmosphere and an overwhelmingly intimidating environment for the visitors.
Clemson, who was plagued by turnovers in its four losses, is well aware ball security will be critical, During the five-game losing streak from 2009-2013, along with last year's 31-30 loss in the Valley, turnovers proved to be the difference as Carolina has taken advantage of Clemson's generosity in that category.