The Clemson Tigers entered Week 14, rivalry week in college football, knowing they had their work cut out for them to advance to the College Football Playoff. A

South Carolina clawed back to defeat Clemson in the Palmetto Bowl, extending its win streak to six straight games.

South Carolina handled everything they could control. After a 3-3 start to the season, the Gamecocks did all within their power to surge back into relevancy. A six-game winning streak was capped off with Carolina’s road victory in the Palmetto Bowl over the rival Clemson Tigers.