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LSU head coach Ed Ogeron watches his team as his team fails to score a touchdown in the final seconds of their 45-41 loss to Missouri during second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
LSU working with NCAA to self-impose penalties for football

Oct. 21, 2020 04:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks to pass against LSU during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. The top-ranked Tigers are 29-1 over the past two seasons and have won five straight ACC championships. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson begin another title chase

By Steve Reed Sep. 10, 2020 11:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2018, file photo, the championship logo is seen on the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the NCAA college football playoff championship game between Georgia and Alabama in Atlanta. There are more bowl games scheduled for the coming season than ever before in major college football: 42, not including the College Football Playoff championship. College football leaders are in the process of piecing together plans to attempt to play a regular season during the COVID-19 pandemic. If it is even possible, everyone anticipates there will be disruptions, added expenses and loads of stress just to get through it.(AP Photo/David Goldman)
If college football is played, will bowls be salvaged, too?

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 23, 2020 06:41 PM EDT

Top Minnesota teacher takes knee at LSU-Clemson game

Jan. 16, 2020 05:21 PM EST
A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year staged a protest at the College Football Playoff championship attended by President Donald Trump by taking a knee during...

LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton leaves the field after a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Let the celebrations begin: LSU champs party ahead of parade

Jan. 14, 2020 05:41 AM EST

President Donald Trump, second from right, and first lady Melania Trump attend the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Trump cheered loudly at college football title game

By Kevin Freking Jan. 13, 2020 05:08 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, right, celebrates with wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. after scoring against Clemson during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
The Latest: LSU extends lead vs Clemson early in 4th quarter

Jan. 13, 2020 02:05 PM EST

Clemson relaxes alcohol rules for national title party

Jan. 12, 2020 02:19 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The city surrounding Clemson University is again relaxing its open container of alcohol laws for a street party as the school's football...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, in Baton Rouge, La. Chase was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
LSU, Clemson put Golden Age of wide receivers on display

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2020 05:51 PM EST

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

LSU coach Ed Orgeron waits for players during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU coach Orgeron's success fueling Cajun pride on the bayou

By Brett Martel Jan. 10, 2020 03:56 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) makes a catch against Ohio State cornerback Cameron Brown (26) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis ramping up prep work for 2022 championship game

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2020 02:37 PM EST

Trump planning to attend college football championship game

By Kevin Freking Jan. 06, 2020 06:05 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning to attend the Jan. 13 College Football Playoff National Championship in New Orleans. ...

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney celebrates 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)
Waiting game: 15 days between CFP semifinals, championship

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 29, 2019 02:47 PM EST

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)
Clutch Clemson: No. 3 Tigers beat No. 2 Ohio State 29-23

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 29, 2019 12:15 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young rushes against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Evanston, Ill. Young got back on the field, and immediately back into the Heisman Trophy race. In his return from a two-game NCAA suspension, he had three sacks among nine tackles in the Buckeyes’ win over Penn State last Saturday. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
No. 2 Ohio State faces No. 3 Clemson in CFP at Fiesta Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 06:54 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson in Santa Clara, Calif. For the first time, the defending national champion Clemson Tigers are No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 presented by Regions Bank, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. The Crimson Tide, coming off a 44-16 loss to Clemson in the College Football Playoff championship, is No. 2. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Another first for Clemson: No. 1 in AP preseason Top 25

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 19, 2019 11:51 AM EDT

In this Thursday, March 7, 2019 photo, Tennessee offensive coordinator Jim Chaney instructs his players during Vol's opening spring NCAA college football practice in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is opening spring practice with its fourth offensive coordinator in as many seasons as it tries to rejuvenate an attack that ranked last in the Southeastern Conference in yards per game the last two years. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Ex-Georgia OC Chaney attempts to rejuvenate Vols' offense

By Steve Megargee Mar. 08, 2019 03:37 PM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney reacts after his defense held on a fourth down play during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
STAT WATCH: Tigers finish 1st in nation in scoring defense

By Eric Olson Jan. 08, 2019 02:40 AM EST

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Clemson offensive line confident it could succeed vs Tide

By Michael Wagaman Jan. 08, 2019 01:58 AM EST