No. 7 Clemson seeks historic streak vs. rival South Carolina
Associated PressThe AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! A Clemson victory would also keep them in the mix for a College Football Playoff spot, although it would likely need outside help to jump into the top four. PLAYERS TO WATCH South Carolina: Jaheim Bell is an all-SEC tight end who has lined up at running back with leading rushers MarShawn Lloyd and Christian Beal-Smith hurt the past two weeks. FACTS & FIGURES Clemson has won seven straight in the rivalry series following South Carolina’s longest-ever run of success of five straight games from 2009-13.. The Tigers would surpass the seven straight won by Clemson from 1934-40.. South Carolina has lost six of the seven straight by 18 points or more, its closest defeat coming in a 37-32 loss in 2015.. Clemson is seeking its 41st straight win at home to extend its ACC record.. South Carolina special teams coordinator Pete Lembo is among 15 finalists for the Broyles Award, which goes to the top assistant in college football.. South Carolina finished 4-4, third in the SEC East Division.