Here is what coach Shane Beamer said on the Paul Finebaum show Wednesday when asked about South Carolina making the College Football Playoff.

The South Carolina coach did podcasts and TV interviews and even an appearance on the “Paul Finebaum Show” — making the case that his 9-3 South Carolina team deserved a spot in the College Football Playoff. Beamer’s argument was convincing.

More likely than not, South Carolina and most other teams will know where they stand in the hunt for the College Football Playoff come Tuesday night. While the final rankings and bracket won’t come out until Sunday,