When South Carolina and Clemson kick off next Saturday in their annual showdown, both teams should be in the top 20 of the national rankings.
South Carolina is 19th in both the Associated Press and Coaches Top 25. Clemson is 16th in the AP poll and 17th in the Coaches Top 25.
In the latest College Football Playoff rankings, Clemson is 17th and the Gamecocks are 18th.
Both teams will get ready for next week's regular season finale with games against in-state programs from the Southern Conference.
South Carolina, winners of four straight will take a 7-3 record into Saturday's game against Wofford (5-6).
Clemson has had to rally in its modest two-game winning streak. Since losing at home to Louisville, Clemson has won on the road against Virginia Tech and Pitt. The Citadel (5-6) and Wofford will end the 2024 season on the big stages in Columbia and Clemson.