Here is what coach Shane Beamer said on the Paul Finebaum show Wednesday when asked about South Carolina making the College Football Playoff.

In last week’s rankings, the committee slotted the trio in this order: No. 13 Alabama, No. 14 Ole Miss and No. 15 South Carolina. Since then, the Gamecocks were the only team to beat a ranked opponent, knocking off No. 12 Clemson.

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

After South Carolina football's win over Clemson to close the season, head coach Shane Beamer made his CFP case for the Gamecocks.