The latest college football playoff rankings and chairman say the South Carolina Gamecocks are eliminated. The latest edition of the college football playoff rankings was revealed Tuesday evening, and based on the order,

Which leads us to the rooting guide. Because not only does South Carolina (7-3, 5-3 SEC) need to win its remaining two games — vs. Wofford this Saturday and at No. 17 Clemson next week — but it needs a number of those two-loss teams to incur a third loss. That way the Gamecocks can essentially be viewed on an even playing field.

ESPN’s Heather Dinich has the Gamecocks projected at No. 14 in the latest College Football Playoff Rankings, which will be released Tuesday evening. Dinich has Alabama, which defeated South Carolina, as the final team getting in the playoffs. She also has Ole Miss at No. 13.