Following Dodd’s comments, Beamer had a very strong response on Twitter. That led to some harsh comments from CBS Sports writer Dennis Dodd. Spencer Rattler returns to spark the offense that had its highest-scoring season since 2014. Following South Carolina ‘s victory over North Carolina in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer famously took part in a mayo bath. The third-year coach doubled his salary after an eight-win season. The upsets of Tennessee and Clemson were historic. 'Life couldn't be better for Shane Beamer. The South Carolina Gamecocks took down the North Carolina Tar Heels 38-21 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Thursday. It's playoff or bust for the defending ACC champs,' Dennis Dodd said.įSU is seventh there, with Notre Dame ninth, North Carolina 18th and South Carolina 20th. The defense is stout despite the loss of defensive tackle Bryan Bresee and defensive end Myles Murphy in the first round. It will be up to Riley to shape Cade Klubnik into a difference maker. Dabo Swinney swung for the fences when he landed the hottest offensive coordinator in the business snagging Garrett Riley from TCU. Over at CBS, Clemson hung on to the last spot in the top-10. Coveted transfer DT Braden Fiske (Western Michigan) should have a big impact,' said Mandel.

Preseason All-America DE Jared Verse, DT Fabian Lovett, LB Kalen DeLoach and S Akeem Dent return from last year’s top-15 defense. Transfer tight ends Jaheim Bell (South Carolina) and Kyle Morlock (Division II) and offensive tackle Jeremiah Byers (UTEP) had impressive springs. 'Mike Norvell has assembled FSU’s most talented roster in years, led on offense by dynamic QB Jordan Travis, RB Trey Benson and WR Johnny Wilson. 8, followed by Notre Dame (11) and North Carolina (22). The top scheduled Clemson opponent is Florida State, at No. Georgia paces the list there, followed by LSU, Michigan and Southern Cal. Five-star freshman DT Peter Woods stole the show throughout spring.' The Tigers should field another stingy defense, though, led by All-Americans DT Tyler Davis and LB Jeremiah Trotter and standout S Andrew Mukuba. 'New OC Garrett Riley from TCU does inherit quarterback Cade Klubnik and RBs Will Shipley and Phil Mafah, but the Tigers’ receivers were underwhelming in the spring game. ' Dabo Swinney’s program remains at or near the top of the ACC, but he’s not stockpiling offensive talent like he used to,' said Athletic CFB editor Stewart Mandel. In comparison to some outlooks, The Athletic has the starkest difference with a No. Clemson dropped a spot in the post-spring preseason updates for CBS Sports and The Athletic this week.

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