Clemson vs. SMU: How to watch, picks, odds for ACC Championship Game
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Clemson vs. SMU: How to watch, picks, odds for ACC Championship Game

New York Times  

Texas and Oregon aren’t the only teams making conference title games in their first seasons in a new league. SMU also pulled off the feat in the ACC after going 8-0 in conference play and now enters the title game as a small favorite against Clemson in the first-ever meeting between these teams. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is 8-1 in the ACC title game, and the lone loss was in 2009, his first full season on the job. SMU vs. Clemson odds Expert picks against the spread The Pulse Newsletter Free, daily sports updates direct to your inbox. Sign Up More college football coverage Inside Florida State’s historic fall from 13-0 to its worst showing in 50 years The critics are correct: The College Football Playoff committee is not rewarding strength of schedule Ranking conference championship games by playoff implications

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AP Player of the Week: Arizona State's Cam Skattebo put up big numbers again in Big 12 title game
2 weeks ago

AP Player of the Week: Arizona State's Cam Skattebo put up big numbers again in Big 12 title game

Hindustan Times  

The Associated Press national player of the week in college football for Week 15 of the season: Cam Skattebo, Arizona State HT Image Cam Skattebo continued his late-season tear with 170 yards rushing, 208 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in Arizona State's 45-19 win over Iowa State in the Big 12 championship game. Runner-up Boise State running back and Heisman …

No. 18 Clemson needs to slow down SMU QB Kevin Jennings to win 9th ACC title game, secure CFP spot
2 weeks, 3 days ago

No. 18 Clemson needs to slow down SMU QB Kevin Jennings to win 9th ACC title game, secure CFP spot

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Key matchup SMU QB Kevin Jennings vs. Clemson secondary: Jennings made his first start as SMU’s quarterback in last year’s American Athletic Conference championship game after Preston Stone broke his left leg in the regular-season finale. He’s also excelled with his running ability with six rushing …

No. 8 SMU looks to complete unbeaten run through ACC in conference title game vs. No. 18 Clemson
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

No. 8 SMU looks to complete unbeaten run through ACC in conference title game vs. No. 18 Clemson

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! But I think we’ve been in this game two of the last three years.” If the Mustangs win they’ll likely wrap up a first-round bye in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. No Hurricanes Swinney said if the Tigers win the national title he’ll invite Syracuse …

No. 9 SMU beats Cal 38-6. Up next, the ACC title game in Mustangs’ 1st season in the conference
3 weeks, 1 day ago

No. 9 SMU beats Cal 38-6. Up next, the ACC title game in Mustangs’ 1st season in the conference

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DALLAS — Kevin Jennings threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns as ninth-ranked SMU completed a sweep of its first Atlantic Coast Conference schedule with a penalty-plagued 38-6 win over California on Saturday. The Mustangs were already locked into next week’s championship game in their ACC …

Klubnik’s 3 TD passes, DT Page’s pick-6 lead No. 17 Clemson to 51-14 win over The Citadel
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Klubnik’s 3 TD passes, DT Page’s pick-6 lead No. 17 Clemson to 51-14 win over The Citadel

Live Mint  

CLEMSON, S.C. — Cade Klubnik threw for three touchdowns, backup running back Jay Haynes scored twice on the ground and defensive tackle Payton Page had a 57-yard pick-6 score as No. Klubnik connected with Antonio Williams for a 30-yard TD to start the scoring and then the 315-pound Page stretched out for an interception and rumbled along the left sidelines …

SMU routs Virginia, clinches spot in ACC Championship Game
1 month ago

SMU routs Virginia, clinches spot in ACC Championship Game

New York Times  

SMU is headed to the ACC Championship Game in its first season in the league. Its 7-0 ACC record is the best by a team jumping from a mid-major league to a power conference since at least 1978, according to SMU. The Mustangs beat Tulane to win the American Athletic Conference crown last year. The stakes are higher this year …

No. 17 Clemson licking its wounds as a game against FCS foe Citadel arrives
1 month ago

No. 17 Clemson licking its wounds as a game against FCS foe Citadel arrives

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Swinney said that nine offensive linemen missed practice early in the week and that Tiger fans might see a few names and numbers they don’t recognize Saturday when Clemson faces an in-state, FCS opponent in the Bulldogs. House settlement Swinney is one of college football’s ultimate …

Clemson rallies past Pitt, stays in the hunt for ACC title game appearance
1 month, 1 week ago

Clemson rallies past Pitt, stays in the hunt for ACC title game appearance

New York Times  

Clemson entered the final 90 seconds of the fourth quarter against Pitt on Saturday afternoon with 8 total rushing yards. And with the score, he kept alive Clemson’s chances of sneaking into the ACC Championship Game — and, as a result, its hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff. Clemson led 17-7 at halftime, but the Panthers tied the game …

No. 17 Clemson looks to keep ACC title game hopes alive against suddenly struggling Pitt
1 month, 1 week ago

No. 17 Clemson looks to keep ACC title game hopes alive against suddenly struggling Pitt

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Tigers can keep its hopes of reaching the ACC title game alive with a victory over the suddenly struggling Panthers, who have dropped two straight following a 7-0 start. FACTS & FIGURES This is the first meeting between the schools since the Panthers beat Clemson …

No. 17 Clemson hopes to keep ACC title hopes alive when Tigers visit sliding Pittsburgh
1 month, 1 week ago

No. 17 Clemson hopes to keep ACC title hopes alive when Tigers visit sliding Pittsburgh

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! So we’re still in the thick of it, there’s a lot of things that can happen.” But only if the Tigers avoid a misstep against Pitt, which has dropped two straight following a 7-0 start. “If last week didn’t get their motor going, I hope anyone …

ACC This Week: No. 4 Miami looks to move a step closer to league title game at Georgia Tech
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ACC This Week: No. 4 Miami looks to move a step closer to league title game at Georgia Tech

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Miami at Georgia Tech, Saturday, noon ET Last week brought some clarity to the ACC race with two of the four undefeated teams in league play losing to set up a straight path to the title game for the Hurricanes and No. Georgia Tech posted …

Louisville Takes Down No. 11 Clemson in Thriller, Snapping 0-8 Career Mark in Process
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Louisville Takes Down No. 11 Clemson in Thriller, Snapping 0-8 Career Mark in Process

Associated Press  

Louisville secured their first win over No. 11 Clemson 33-21 on Saturday night, snapping an 0-8 career mark against the Tigers. Isaac Brown ran for 151 yards and a touchdown, while Tyler Shough somersaulted into the end zone for a second touchdown. Louisville's defense held strong against Clemson's offense, forcing three turnovers and recovering both onside kicks. The Cardinals' performance …

SMU Returns to Campus for Crucial ACC Matchup Against No. 18 Pitt
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

SMU Returns to Campus for Crucial ACC Matchup Against No. 18 Pitt

Associated Press  

SMU returns to action against No. 18 Pitt in a highly anticipated matchup. The Mustangs have been on a roll, winning their last 13 regular-season conference games and averaging 50.5 points over their last 12 home games. However, they will face a tough test against a Pitt team that is looking to bounce back after a disappointing season.

Clemson's Perfect Run vs. Louisville: Key Matchup in ACC Play
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clemson's Perfect Run vs. Louisville: Key Matchup in ACC Play

Associated Press  

Clemson seeks to maintain their perfect record against Louisville on Saturday night in the ACC play. Both teams are evenly matched, with Louisville having a balanced offense and Clemson boasting a strong defense. The key matchup will be the pressure applied on Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough, who has been a consistent passer throughout his career. The Tigers have a significant …

Clemson's November Showdown: Louisville's Offense a Daunting Test for the Tigers
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clemson's November Showdown: Louisville's Offense a Daunting Test for the Tigers

Associated Press  

Clemson faces a challenging November schedule, starting with a tough matchup against Louisville. The Tigers, who have shown resilience in recent weeks, will need to maintain their focus and avoid costly mistakes to secure their championship hopes. The team's offensive prowess and the Cardinals' defense will be key factors in determining the outcome of this intriguing matchup.

Clemson's Surge Sends a Shockwave Through the ACC Race
2 months ago

Clemson's Surge Sends a Shockwave Through the ACC Race

Associated Press  

A year ago, Dabo Swinney was sparring with a radio caller asking why he’s paid so much at Clemson for mid-level results. The Tigers have turned their season around and are now contenders for the ACC title and a return to the College Football Playoffs. The Tigers have gone 11-1 since Tyler's angry call, showing the brand of dominating offense …

SMU dominates struggling Florida State 42-16 to win its ACC debut
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SMU dominates struggling Florida State 42-16 to win its ACC debut

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DALLAS — Kevin Jennings passed for a career-high three touchdowns and Kobe Wilson returned one of three SMU interceptions 82 yards for a score as the Mustangs beat Florida State 42-16 on Saturday night before a sellout crowd in their ACC debut. DJ Uiagalelei was 12-for-30 …

No. 25 Clemson looks to move past critics, get in win column against tricky foe Appalachian State
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 25 Clemson looks to move past critics, get in win column against tricky foe Appalachian State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CLEMSON, S.C. — Amid the upset and angst, the critical voices and demands for change, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he focuses on one thing — getting the 25th-ranked Tigers to rise to their potential. “But I think we’ve got a great season ahead.” Swinney knows …

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson’s feeble performance against Georgia confirms demise of Dabo’s Tigers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson’s feeble performance against Georgia confirms demise of Dabo’s Tigers

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Nebraska’s highly touted freshman quarterback, Dylan Raiola, was rock solid in his first career game, throwing for 238 yards and two scores as the Cornhuskers rolled past UTEP 40-7, setting up an tasty Week 2 game against Colorado. The 300-yard receiving game was the first in …

Clemson looks to regain championship form after last season’s struggles, early schedule is stacked
4 months ago

Clemson looks to regain championship form after last season’s struggles, early schedule is stacked

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney told anybody who’d listen to buy stock in his team last fall after the Tigers won five straight games after early struggles. “Now, we got to get out on the field, got to put the work in, get better …

Clemson can’t get crucial stops vs. Alabama as Tigers’ bid for first Final Four falls short
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Clemson can’t get crucial stops vs. Alabama as Tigers’ bid for first Final Four falls short

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Alabama was 16 of 23 from the field in the final 20 minutes — including 10 of 15 on 3-pointers — as the Tigers’ bid for their first Final Four fell short, 89-82 in the West Region final. “We couldn’t quite get the misses we …

Alabama and Clemson are known for their football prowess. They face off for a spot in the Final Four
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Alabama and Clemson are known for their football prowess. They face off for a spot in the Final Four

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Alabama and Clemson facing off on a Saturday? “Knowing we’re getting a lot of that right now, it feels great.” Under such legends as Bear Bryant, Nick Saban and others, Alabama owns 18 national championships in football. The teams met in the College Football Playoff four straight times from 2016-19, with Alabama winning the other two — …

Alabama Crimson Tide face the Clemson Tigers in Elite 8
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Alabama Crimson Tide face the Clemson Tigers in Elite 8

Associated Press  

Clemson Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Los Angeles; Saturday, 8:49 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Crimson Tide -3; over/under is 164.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Joseph Girard III is shooting 41.0% from beyond the arc with 2.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Tigers, while averaging 15 points. LAST 10 GAMES: Crimson Tide: 6-4, averaging 90.7 points, 40.8 rebounds, 15.7 assists, …

Will Clemson’s decline continue? Or can Dabo Swinney get Tigers back to top of CFB?
11 months ago

Will Clemson’s decline continue? Or can Dabo Swinney get Tigers back to top of CFB?

New York Times  

With 51 seconds left on the clock in October at NC State, a frenetic Dabo Swinney urged his offense to pick up the pace from the sidelines. But it has been more than two years since Swinney said in November 2021 that “there’s not a school in the country” that won’t have to recruit the transfer portal and joked that …

Streaking Clemson at No. 13 using chemistry and poise for a 9-0 start
1 year ago

Streaking Clemson at No. 13 using chemistry and poise for a 9-0 start

Associated Press  

CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson coach Brad Brownell waited at the Toronto airport after the 13th-ranked Tigers’ latest victory last Saturday, watching nine of his players acting like a middle-school team, smiling, laughing and bonding despite a delayed flight home. “Every time you start a season, there’s a new voice in the room,” Brownell said. “They’ve done a good job of …

Clemson, North Carolina State looking for return to winning path
1 year, 1 month ago

Clemson, North Carolina State looking for return to winning path

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! North Carolina State has lost its past two ACC games and is looking to avoid its first three-game league losing streak since dropping its last six ACC contests in 2019. KEY MATCHUP Clemson QB Cade Klubnik vs. North Carolina State’s defense. FACTS & FIGURES Both Clemson …

No. 9 Clemson hopes changes at quarterback, coordinator lead the Tigers back to the CFP
1 year, 4 months ago

No. 9 Clemson hopes changes at quarterback, coordinator lead the Tigers back to the CFP

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney hopes changes at quarterback and offensive coordinator lead his ninth-ranked Tigers back to the College Football Playoff. But the Tigers rebounded last season for their seventh ACC crown in eight years, although they missed out on college football’s final …

Old-school Dabo Swinney keeps Clemson on top in ACC
1 year, 4 months ago

Old-school Dabo Swinney keeps Clemson on top in ACC

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney doesn’t use the transfer portal, prefers to promote from within his staff and once said he’d quit coaching if players were paid, which has come to pass under name, image and likeness earnings. Having the Seminoles back in the …

Clemson, Tennessee know Orange Bowl can be springboard
1 year, 11 months ago

Clemson, Tennessee know Orange Bowl can be springboard

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! For Tennessee, it’s a chance at what would be the school’s first 11-win season since 2001 — and, just as Clemson’s first Orange Bowl trip in a generation did 11 years ago, it may help set the tone for a return to college football’s mountaintop. “It’s …

South Carolina beats Clemson for 2nd straight top-10 win
2 years ago

South Carolina beats Clemson for 2nd straight top-10 win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Clemson got the ball back a final time with 2:09 left, but Antonio Williams fumbled on a punt return and South Carolina’s Nick Emmanwori recovered. Bottom line, South Carolina played better.” The Gamecocks went wild in celebration, rushing to the team’s fans and band in Death …

No. 5 Clemson puts playoff hopes on line at Notre Dame
2 years, 1 month ago

No. 5 Clemson puts playoff hopes on line at Notre Dame

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 Clemson at Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m. EDT Line: Clemson by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Clemson and Notre Dame square off for the fourth time in five seasons and first since the Tigers beat the Irish in the 2020 Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. …

No. 5 Clemson at No. 21 Wake Forest tops ACC’s Week 4 slate
2 years, 3 months ago

No. 5 Clemson at No. 21 Wake Forest tops ACC’s Week 4 slate

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Clemson had won six straight league titles before Wake Forest reached last year’s ACC championship game. The Demon Deacons’ last win against Clemson came in 2008, which led to the ouster of then-coach Tommy Bowden and the promotion of current Tigers coach Dabo Swinney as an …

ACC preview: No. 4 Clemson aims for return to top of league
2 years, 3 months ago

ACC preview: No. 4 Clemson aims for return to top of league

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! I don’t think so.” The Tigers’ “stumble” still came with double-digit wins for the 11th straight season, though they lost two ACC games – at N.C. State in double overtime and at eventual league champ Pittsburgh – for the first time since 2014. N.C. State: Dave …

Clemson waits out race for seventh straight ACC Atlantic
3 years, 1 month ago

Clemson waits out race for seventh straight ACC Atlantic

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Clemson tailback Will Shipley said players are aware of the situation, but focused on winning their seventh straight game in the Tigers’ regular-season finale at South Carolina on Saturday night. “We definitely didn’t want anybody to come in here to the Valley and get a trophy.” …

Clemson wins 13th straight over No. 13 Wake Forest, 48-27
3 years, 1 month ago

Clemson wins 13th straight over No. 13 Wake Forest, 48-27

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It was just the right time to pull it out.” Clemson, which won its 34th straight at home, also kept its hopes of a seventh straight trip to the ACC title game alive with the stunning rout of Wake Forest. Still, Wake Forest remains in the …

Troubled Tigers: Clemson sliding from ACC, national picture
3 years, 2 months ago

Troubled Tigers: Clemson sliding from ACC, national picture

Associated Press  

CLEMSON, S.C. — The early warning signs at Clemson have turned into a desperate call for help for the 25th-ranked Tigers. “But, obviously, we need a little help.” The Tigers play Boston College, which begins ACC play at Clemson on Saturday night. The Tigers entered this year without several pivotal players from those league-leading teams, including first-round NFL draft picks …

Nick Saban wins seventh title — and the rest of college football should be terrified
3 years, 11 months ago

Nick Saban wins seventh title — and the rest of college football should be terrified

LA Times  

Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after its win against Ohio State in the national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. In 2017, with Kiffin gone and dual-threat Jalen Hurts at quarterback, the Crimson Tide ran a spread-option attack but didn’t often test defenses through the air on the way to Saban’s sixth national championship. …

Clemson and Ohio State get CFP rematch in Sugar Bowl
4 years ago

Clemson and Ohio State get CFP rematch in Sugar Bowl

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Shortened schedule and all, Ohio State is headed back to the College Football Playoff and a familiar foe will be waiting. The playoff committee picked Ohio State despite the Big Ten’s pandemic-delayed season and the Buckeyes having three scheduled games wiped out because of outbreaks. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he wasn’t surprised Ohio State got in …

CFP: Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio St as Aggies left out
4 years ago

CFP: Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio St as Aggies left out

Associated Press  

A season filled with uncertainty brought on by the pandemic will end with a perfectly predictable College Football Playoff. Selection committee chairman Gary Barta, the Iowa athletic director, said Notre Dame’s extra victory against a ranked opponent helped give the Irish an edge over Texas A&M. Notre Dame’s reward will be a matchup with Alabama, the Southeastern Conference champion that …

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