PETE IACOBELLI
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron poses with the trophy after a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25 over Clemson on Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Coach O: National champ LSU ready to win more titles

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 14, 2020 01:11 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LSU coach Ed Orgeron is already thinking about what comes

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, meets LSU quarterback Joe Burrow on the field after a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Clemson D, Lawrence falter as LSU rolls to championship

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 14, 2020 02:25 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Clemson relied all year on a strong defense and quarterback

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney plays the cymbal on the drum of a member of the 3rd Line Brass Band as he arrives with the team for the NCAA College Football Playoff title game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Clemson is scheduled to play LSU on Monday. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Analysis: Clemson will win with talent to slow LSU, Burrow

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 11, 2020 02:21 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — No. 1 LSU has been unstoppable this season but the top

The 3rd Line Brass Band performs as Clemson arrives in New Orleans for the NCAA College Football Playoff title game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Clemson is scheduled to play LSU on Monday. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU, Clemson arrive in New Orleans for CFP championship game

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 10, 2020 06:23 PM EST
KENNER, La. (AP) — The championship countdown has started to feel like it's on

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is congratulated after Clemson defeated Ohio State 29-23 in the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Delay of game: National title on hold amidst 2-week wait

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 07, 2020 05:02 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence was ready to get right

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Underdogs again, Clemson heading to another CFP title game

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 30, 2019 03:53 PM EST
No. 3 Clemson is an underdog — again. Once more, the

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (2) celebrates a 30-23 overtime win against Baylor during the Big 12 Championship game, in Arlington, Texas. Lamb was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
Wide Open CFP: Dynamic receivers highlight playoff match ups

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 22, 2019 10:25 AM EST
A flick of the wrist, a slight shift of the shoulder and they're off.

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young laughs on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Evanston, Ill. Young was selected to The Associated Press All-Am erica team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Stars Simmons, Young lead defenses in Clemson-Ohio St clash

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 19, 2019 12:51 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — There is little doubt the nation's best defensive player

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs between Virginia safety Joey Blount (29) and Virginia safety Chris Moore (7) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
No. 3 Clemson tops No. 22 Virginia 62-17 for ACC title

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 07, 2019 11:09 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence believes No. 3 Clemson is better than it

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney greets Trevor Lawrence (16) after a touchdown against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 3 Clemson, No. 22 Virginia square off for ACC title

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 06, 2019 01:51 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is happy his players can

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock scrambles during the second half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons in Canton, Ohio. The Broncos are bringing rookie quarterback Lock back to practice Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, to see if he is going to be able to play this season. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Clemson's Swinney, Cavs' Mendenhall on similar ACC paths

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 05, 2019 02:59 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Bronco Mendenhall had only said a few words and Clemson's

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates the a touchdown against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Clemson, Virginia ACC title game features bevy of playmakers

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 03, 2019 02:29 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney hasn’t stopped thinking about

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp walks on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Clemson defeated South Carolina 38-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
AP source: South Carolina demotes OC, fires 2 assistants

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 01, 2019 11:38 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Will Muschamp has demoted offensive

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) celebrates with fans after their 39-30 win over Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Charlottesville Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
No. 3 Clemson, No. 22 Virginia after next step in ACC game

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 01, 2019 06:13 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference title game is special

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) carries the ball against South Carolina's A.J. Turner during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Lawrence, No. 3 Clemson dominate South Carolina 38-3

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 30, 2019 03:21 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dabo Swinney simply couldn’t contain his joy over Trevor

South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) throws a pass against Texas A&M during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Rare view: Ex-Tiger Feaster now on South Carolina sideline

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 29, 2019 10:15 AM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tavien Feaster has plenty experience in the Clemson-South

South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) throws a pass against Texas A&M during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 3 Clemson vows better defensive performance vs Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 26, 2019 03:28 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables just can’t

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney speaks with an official during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 3 Clemson playing powerhouse football headed into bye

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 19, 2019 04:51 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson’s week off in early October was filled with

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) scrambles out of the pocket while defended by Wake Forest's Ja'Corey Johns (41) Clemson's during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Lawrence throws 4 TDs as No. 3 Clemson tops Deacons 52-3

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 16, 2019 06:47 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence wasn’t going to slow down after clinching

North Carolina State's Zonovan Knight (24) runs away from Clemson's K'Von Wallace (12) for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 3 Clemson focused heading into final push to playoffs

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 15, 2019 10:00 AM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 3 Clemson is back in playoff position with no plans to