Ohio State soars past USC in CBS Sports 131 after championship week

21. South Carolina (8-4, LW 21)

South Carolina will head into a monster offseason with loads of momentum. What can it do with that? We’re about to find out. Coach Shane Beamer has a chance to take the Gamecocks to the next level in Year 3.

22. UTSA (11-2, LW 23)

UTSA is ridiculously good. The Roadrunners knocked off North Texas for the Conference USA crown. Troy awaits in the Cure Bowl. 

23. Troy (11-2, LW 31)

Troy is the best team in the Sun Belt after thoroughly dominating Coastal Carolina in the league title game. Gunnar Watson threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns in the win.

24. Mississippi State (8-4, LW 24)

Will Rogers and the Bulldogs are headed to the ReliaQuest Bowl to take on Illinois. The matchup between Mississippi State’s air raid offense and one of college football’s best defenses will be a war.

25. UCF (9-4, LW 22)

UCF will get a showdown with Duke in the Military Bowl on Dec. 28. Coach Gus Malzahn is looking to clinch a double-digit win season.