Following a loss to Alabama, the South Carolina Gamecocks were 3-3 and staring at a cross roads. Since that loss, the Gamecocks have won six straight games and

South Carolina did its part. Once considered a long shot even to sniff the College Football Playoff conversation, the Gamecocks steadily improved their standing week by week, winning the regular season’s final six games to finish 9-3 overall and 5-3 in the SEC.

Here's a closer look at why South Carolina, coach Shane Beamer may make the College Football Playoffs or why they may not.