Shane Beamer wants to play in the College Football Playoff, but he's not pushing the issue -- yet. As playoff dreams floated in players' minds, the South Carolina coach stepped in front of his team for the first time this week on Tuesday morning,

South Carolina’s 8-3 record doesn’t tell the full story. With key injuries, questionable calls against LSU, and a five-game winning streak, the Gamecocks are proving they’re one of the top 12 teams in the country.

After a 27-25 loss to Alabama, the South Carolina Gamecocks had a record of 3-3 and weren't exactly sure who they were and what the rest of the season had in store. The response was simple, which was don't lose again,