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BCS: Gamecocks 7th, Clemson 19th
The new college football polls are out from both the Associated Press and USA/Today Coaches. The South Carolina Gamecocks dropped six spots in the AP to number nine. The Gamecocks are now 8th in the Coaches Poll, following a 23-21 loss at LSU. South Carolina will play the #3 Florida Gators on Saturday, October 20 in Gainesville. The Vegas line has installed the Gators as a 3.5 point favorite. In the BCS Standings, South Carolina is #7.
Clemson was idle this week. The Tigers still moved up one spot in the AP to number 14. They are 13th in the Coaches Poll. Clemson will host Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 20 at Memorial Stadium. Clemson is an 11 point favorite against the Hokies. In the BCS Standings, Clemson is #19.
Alabama is number one in the BCS Standings followed by Florida, Oregon, Kansas State and Notre Dame.
