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Gamecocks Eye Liberty Bowl After 20-Year Drought

7/8/2025

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Veteran sports writer Brett McMurphy has joined On3, predicting the 2025 College Football Playoff field without South Carolina. He anticipates the Gamecocks facing Baylor in the Liberty Bowl on January 2, a significant moment as it marks their first bowl appearance in two decades. This potential bid reflects a challenging season for the team amid a struggling SEC landscape.

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Veteran sports writer Brett McMurphy has joined On3, predicting the 2025 College Football Playoff field without South Carolina. He anticipates the Gamecocks facing Baylor in the Liberty Bowl on January 2, a significant moment as it marks their first bowl appearance in two decades. This potential bid reflects a challenging season for the team amid a struggling SEC landscape.