No. 13 South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina has one of the most talked about players in LaNorris Sellers under center this year and with a great spotlight comes even greater expectations. Sellers, like Manning, has a slim margin of error this season and will need to make a statement early. This is their chance to do just that. Virginia Tech is a low-key trap game that could catch them by surprise. Last year, the Gamecocks struggled against Old Dominion in the season opener. This year, a loss to the Hokies looks a lot better, but still puts questions over South Carolina’s head. Virginia Tech struggled last year, but should have a more optimistic outlook for 2025. They could very well beat South Carolina in Week 1 and show they’re serious about contending in the ACC. South Carolina was on the cusp of getting into the College Football Playoff last year. They’re expected to be a team that contends again for the CFP. A loss to Virginia Tech would not help their resume. Don’t be surprised if the Hokies pull off the upset. This article was originally published on fansided.com as 4 teams ranked in AP Top 25 that should already be on upset alert in Week 1.