With a month or so to go before South Carolina knows its bowl destination, we take a look at the latest national postseason projections for the Gamecocks.

USC is 7-2 and No. 8 in the BCS standings with three regular-season games remaining. At least one expert things the Gamecocks have a shot at playing in a BCS bowl.

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ESPN's Brad Edwards: Allstate Sugar Bowl

South Carolina vs. Louisville

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ESPN's Mark Schlabach: TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl

Michigan State vs. South Carolina

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CBS Sports' Jerry Palm: Outback Bowl

Wisconsin vs. South Carolina

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Phil Steele: Outback Bowl

Michigan vs South Carolina

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FoxSports/AthlonSports: Outback Bowl

Wisconsin vs. South Carolina

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USA Today's Paul Myerberg: Cotton Bowl

Oklahoma vs. South Carolina

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USA Today's Erick Smith: Outback Bowl

Wisconsin vs. South Carolina

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CollegeFootballNews.com: Outback Bowl

Nebraska vs. South Carolina

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SB Nation: Outback Bowl

Michigan vs. South Carolina