Clemson and South Carolina Face Off With College Football Playoff Hopes on the Line

The Palmetto Rivalry's 121st meeting carries historic stakes as both teams aim for a 12-team playoff berth.

No. 12 Clemson (9-2) and No. 15 South Carolina (8-3) meet Saturday in a rivalry game with potential College Football Playoff implications in the expanded 12-team format.
Clemson's playoff hopes hinge on a win and an outside chance of reaching the ACC Championship if Miami loses to Syracuse, while South Carolina seeks an at-large playoff berth with a victory.
South Carolina enters the game on a five-game winning streak, featuring standout performances from quarterback LaNorris Sellers and a defense ranked second in the SEC in sacks.
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik has rebounded from early struggles to deliver 29 touchdowns this season, leading a Tigers offense ranked 11th nationally in scoring.
The rivalry, dating back to 1896, features ranked teams for the first time since 2013, with Clemson holding a historical edge in the series at 73-43-4.