Early opponent analysis: Clemson
South Carolina (6-5) travels to the other Death Valley this weekend to take on Clemson in the annual Palmetto Bowl rivalry. The Gamecocks have owned the Tigers in recent years, winning five consecutive games in the series.
Clemson Team Leaders
Passing: Cole Stoudt — 1,576 yards, 6 TD, 9 INT; DeShaun Watson (1,197; 12; 2)
Rushing: Wayne Gallman — 523 yards, 3 TD
Receiving: Shavarez Smith — 45 rec., 859 yards, 5 TD
Tackles: Stephone Anthony — 71 tackles
Interceptions: Three tied with 2
Sacks: Vic Beasley — 9.0 sacks
Clemson Team Rankings
Scoring Offense: 29.6 points per game (No. 60)
Scoring Defense: 17.6 points per game (No. 8)
Pass Offense: 256.3 yards per game (No. 44)
Pass Defense: 151.5 yards per game (No. 2)
Rush Offense: 146.5 yards per game (No. 92)
Rush Defense: 100.8 yards per game (No. 7)