South Carolina Garners Wide Range of AP Poll Votes, From No. 11 to Unranked
The South Carolina Gamecocks landed at No. 11 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll, but opinions on the team’s merit varied significantly among voters. While some analysts place South Carolina among the nation’s elite, others haven’t included the Gamecocks in their rankings at all. This disparity highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the team’s performance and potential as the collage football season progresses.
The AP Top 25 is compiled weekly from the votes of a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. This week, the Gamecocks received rankings ranging from as high as no. 11 to not being ranked by one voter. Understanding these individual perspectives offers insight into the diverse evaluations of team strength and potential impact within the competitive landscape of college football.
Ten voters ranked South Carolina at No. 10: Eric Hansen (The South Bend Tribune), Haley Sawyer (Southern California News Group), Jerry Humphrey (AL.com), Jordan McPherson (Miami herald), Julian Mininsohn (WKRN-TV), kate Rogerson (WTVD-TV), Mike Jacques (WMTV-TV), Scott Hamilton (Post and Courier), Spencer Ripchik (The Dominion Post), and Stephen Means (Cleveland.com).
Dylan Sinn (The Journal Gazette) was the sole voter who did not rank South Carolina within his Top 25. Other voters offered lower rankings: Jon wilner (San Jose Mercury News) placed the Gamecocks at No. 25, while Greg Madia (The Daily Progress), Koki Riley (The Baton Rouge Advocate), and Sam McKewon (Omaha World-Herald) all ranked South Carolina at No. 21.
