Rivalry games always carry weight. If they go the wrong way, they can spoil the tone of a season. Even if both teams aren’t having good seasons (or if one is), there’s a finality in knocking off an in-state rival.

The Clemson Tigers must take down their bitter rivals, the South Carolina Gamecocks, this weekend if they want to stay alive in the playoff race. It is a Top-15

Clemson's offensive line against South Carolina's vaunted pass rush is a key matchup, according to Hannon. The Tigers are nursing injuries at left guard, while the Gamecocks boast one of that nation's top pair of edge rushers and rank No. 4 in the nation in sacks per game (3.5.).