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CBS Analyst: Clemson is 'Underrated,' South Carolina is 'Overrated' in Preseason Polls

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The Clemson-South Carolina rivalry is already red hot! A CBS Sports analyst just ignited the debate, arguing the Tigers deserve a top-five spot while the Gamecocks' hype is "getting a bit out of hand," setting the stage for a fiery season finale.

Nov 26, 2022; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, and South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer talk before the game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.    Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2022; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, and South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer talk before the game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images | Anderson Independent Mail-Imagn Images

The greatest rivalry in college football is already in midseason form, and a new take from a national analyst is officially stoking the flames!