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FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, right, works against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State said, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, the NCAA has concluded that star DE Chase Young must sit out one more football game before he can return. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Playoff matchups: OU slowdown vs LSU; Clemson keys on Young

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 24, 2019 09:51 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Miami tight end Brevin Jordan (9) celebrates a Miami take away in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Tallahassee, Fla. Jordan was selected to The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Clemson RB Etienne, LB Simmons lead AP All-ACC teams

By Joedy Mccreary Dec. 10, 2019 12:50 PM EST

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to throw the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
All-America Watch: Clemson QB Lawrence back in top form

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 12, 2019 03:42 PM EST

Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) runs away from North Carolina State's Drake Thomas (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 4 Clemson tops NC State 55-10, wins ACC division title

By Aaron Beard Nov. 09, 2019 11:23 PM EST

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) dives over Alabama's Raekwon Davis (99) and Markail Benton (36) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 LSU holds off No. 2 Alabama 46-41

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2019 05:23 PM EST

North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren watches his team play Wake Forest in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Wake Forest won 44-10. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
No. 4 Clemson continues playoff push with trip to NC State

By Aaron Beard Nov. 08, 2019 10:15 AM EST

Clemson's Amari Rodgers (3) scores a touchdown while defended by Wofford's Keyvaun Cobb during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
No. 4 Clemson routs Wofford 59-14 for 24th straight victory

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 02, 2019 07:25 PM EDT

List of AP midseason All-America Team

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2019 12:04 PM EDT
The Associated Press midseason All-America team presented by Regions Bank. FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback — Joe Burrow,...

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. Taylor was selected to the AP Midseason All-America NCAA college football team, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
AP Midseason All-America Team: Burrow, Taylor lead 1st team

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

North Carolina's Sam Howell (7) gets stopped on a two-point conversion by Clemson's James Skalski (47) and Xavier Thomas (3) in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
All-America Watch: No. 2 Clemson reloads on D-line

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 08, 2019 02:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence drops back to pass during Clemson's annual Orange and White NCAA college football spring scrimmage in Clemson, S.C. After leading Clemson to a national championship as a freshman, Lawrence was selected an AP preseason All-American by poll voters. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Clemson QB Lawrence leads AP preseason All-America team

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 20, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media day in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Dominant Clemson, Alabama sit atop college football throne

By Aaron Beard Jul. 24, 2019 11:24 AM EDT

Florida State head coach Willie Taggart speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media day in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Florida State's Taggart tunes out talk in Year 2 of rebuild

By Aaron Beard Jul. 17, 2019 06:42 PM EDT

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media day in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
The Latest: Louisville looks to rebuild under Satterfield

Jul. 17, 2019 12:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence drops back to pass during Clemson's annual Orange and White NCAA college football spring scrimmage in Clemson, S.C. Clemson’s defense was a big reason why the Tigers won a second national championship in three seasons. Now that unit has massive holes to fill after losing its entire front to the NFL, along with three key linebackers and two members of the secondary _ and that could mean the Tigers have to win shootouts behind quarterback Trevor Lawrence to stay on top. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Clemson needs to fill major holes on defensive line

By Pete Iacobelli Jul. 16, 2019 04:24 PM EDT

National champs return to field for Clemson spring practice

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 27, 2019 07:53 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney moved up and down the rows of Tigers players, patting their shoulder pads and helmets as the national champions got...

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

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) misses the catch in the end zone against Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Alabama’s excellent pass rush has helped bring a long a secondary that relies on talented but inexperienced corners such as freshman Surtain. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Matchups that could determine Alabama vs Clemson Part IV

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 04, 2019 03:30 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) runs for a touchdown against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. Etienne was picked as the offensive player of the year on The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference team. released Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
No. 2 Clemson dominates AP All-ACC team again with 11 Tigers

Dec. 04, 2018 12:11 PM EST