South Carolina plummets in polls after Vanderbilt loss – Are voters disrespecting the Gamecocks?

Fansided | September 15, 2025

South Carolina plummets in AP and Coaches polls after a Vanderbilt loss, sparking debate on poll bias. Are the Gamecocks disrespected by poll voters?

Sep 13, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer walks off the field following their loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Stunning Upset in Columbia

It was a nightmarish Saturday for South Carolina, as the Gamecocks suffered a shocking 31-7 home loss to unranked Vanderbilt. The Commodores snapped a 16-game losing streak against the Gamecocks in emphatic fashion.