The Gamecocks were oh-so-close to upsetting Alabama last week. However, after that disappointment, the Gamecocks should come back down to Earth and are set up for a letdown.

The 2025 college football season is nearing the home stretch, and there's still a lot to be determined when it comes to the playoff race.

Ohio State's defense has allowed 5.8 points per game, the fewest in the FBS and the lowest average through seven games in the FBS since 1993.