Clemson at South Carolina...SEC Football Online's pick

Clemson at South Carolina (11). When: Saturday, 7:45. Favorite: South Carolina by 4.

Both teams are 9-2, and that’s never happened before in the 115-year history of the rivalry. Both are ranked in the top 20. But the Tigers are coming off a humiliating blowout loss to North Carolina State, and a victory here would not put either in a BCS bowl. All opponents of South Carolina’s Steve Spurrier find him irritating, and Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has given opposing fans some ammo with his occasional, brink-of-insanity outbursts.

History: The massive brawl that ended the 2004 game was a black mark for both schools, but is a memorable testament to the programs’ mutual dislike. Other than a 1-8-2 stretch from 1945-54, Clemson has pretty well dominated this rivalry over the course of its history. But the Gamecocks have won the last two meetings. After several squeakers, the last three meetings have not been close.

SEC Football Online pick: South Carolina 24, Clemson 20.