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Gamecocks prepare for Arkansas amid playoff implications

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 10:46 AM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Gamecocks prepare for Arkansas amid playoff implications

Summary

The South Carolina Gamecocks face the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday night in a crucial SEC matchup, with significant implications for the College Football Playoff. Having secured bowl eligibility last week, South Carolina aims to maintain momentum, currently positioned at No. 17 in the rankings. Coach Shane Beamer emphasized the need to focus on winning each game and not on potential pitfalls, despite Arkansas's struggles in recent seasons. This game precedes a highly anticipated matchup against No. 1 Georgia next week, raising the stakes as the Gamecocks aim for further victories to enhance their playoff possibilities.

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•South Carolina is No. 17 in the CFP rankings.
•The Gamecocks achieved bowl eligibility last week.
•The upcoming game against Georgia is highly anticipated.
•Arkansas has struggled, winning only five SEC games in four seasons.
•Shane Beamer emphasizes focusing on one game at a time.

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10:46 AMYahoo Sports — Trap game? Gamecocks' game at Arkansas arrives before facing No. 1 Georgia

What they're saying

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Nov. 13—COLUMBIA — Heard it in the preseason (this reporter said it). Heard it especially the last two weeks. We all know what it means but let's hear it from them. "Trap game." What is it? "I think a trap game is any game you have the potential to take your foot off the gas. That's the biggest thing we've been preaching, is no letup. Just keep on going," said tight end Brady Hunt. "Every week ...
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