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Clemson leads the way, again, in ACC recruiting battle

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 03, 2021 07:37 PM EST
Clemson's most recent berth in the College Football Playoff was arguably its least successful, but a 49-28 semifinal loss to Ohio State didn't appear to damage...

Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables, center right, talks to his players during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Problem for No. 1 Clemson is defensive breakdowns, not QB

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 03, 2020 02:13 PM EST

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) walks on the field before an NCAA college football game against Boston College on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 in Clemson, S.C. ( Josh Morgan/Pool Photo via AP)
Boston College at Clemson 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 11:57 AM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney fist bumps defensive tackle Jordan Williams (59) after an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 1 Clemson dealing with rash of injuries on defense vs BC

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 29, 2020 11:35 AM EDT

Syracuse defensive back Garrett Williams (14) celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a pass during an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
South Carolina at LSU 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - Florida State's new head football coach Mike Norvell smiles after being introduced during half-time of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Tallahassee, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Norvell’s first season at Florida State should be an upgrade from the Willie Taggart era. Taggart's tenure was one of college football’s biggest coaching debacles in recent years. He posted four winning seasons at Memphis before taking over in Florida’s capital. He's now tasked with getting the Seminoles back to national prominence. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Coach Norvell, Florida State set for opener vs Georgia Tech

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 02:44 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

Baylor linebacker Jordan Williams, left, and Baylor cornerback Grayland Arnold, right, make the tackle on Oklahoma wide receiver Jadon Haselwood, center, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Oklahoma won 34-31. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 6 Oklahoma, No. 8 Baylor on playoff edge in Big 12 game

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 06, 2019 02:41 AM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pursued by Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (11) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma QB Hurts, Baylor QB Brewer create havoc as runners

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 05, 2019 02:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 file photo, Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray (9) celebrates a tackle during an NCAA college football game against TCU in Norman, Okla. Major improvements on defense have pushed Oklahoma and Baylor into the Big 12 championship game. Oklahoma led the Big 12 in total defense during conference play after finishing last a season ago. Baylor led the Big 12 in scoring defense and ranked third in total defense in league play a year after finishing seventh in total defense and eighth in scoring defense.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Stout defenses push Oklahoma, Baylor into Big 12 title game

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 03, 2019 06:01 PM EST

Baylor running back John Lovett (7) scores a touchdown against Texas during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Texas Longhorns at California Golden Bears 11/22/2019

Nov. 23, 2019 07:06 PM EST

TCU running back Sewo Olonilua (33) is tackled by Baylor safety Will Williams (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 12 Baylor not breaking in defensive undefeated season

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 13, 2019 04:00 PM EST

Baylor defensive tackle Bravvion Roy (99), blocks a field goal attempt by West Virginia's Casey Legg (48) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. Baylor won 17-14. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 12 Baylor still undefeated after 17-14 win over WVU

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 31, 2019 11:45 PM EDT

Baylor running back John Lovett (7) is lifted by teammates as he celebrates the first touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Brewer, Hasty help No. 18 Baylor beat Oklahoma State 45-27

By John Tranchina Oct. 19, 2019 09:17 PM EDT

Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) runs out of the tackle attempt by Florida State's Akeem Dent during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Louisville looks to pull off upset against No. 3 Clemson

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 18, 2019 10:00 AM EDT

In this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, photo, Baylor offensive lineman Sam Tecklenburg, center, thanks the fans after the team's win over Texas Tech in an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas. Standing next to Techlenburg are JaMycal Hasty, left, and Jim Threet, Tecklenburg is among 10 current seniors who redshirted in 2015, when Baylor was coming off back-to-back Big 12 titles and had its last eight-game winning streak. There is also sixth-year receiver Chris Platt, who was playing as a redshirt that season and got an extra year of eligibility after a season-ending knee injury four games in the 2017 season. They all stayed in the aftermath of a sprawling sexual assault scandal that led to coach Art Briles getting fired before the 2016 season. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
No. 18 Baylor upperclassmen go from 1-11 to Big 12 co-leader

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 17, 2019 02:12 AM EDT

Texas Tech running back SaRodorick Thompson (28) runs against Baylor linebacker Jordan Williams (38) during the first half of a NCAA college football game in Waco, Tex.,Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.(AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 22 Baylor needs 2 OTs to beat Texas Tech 33-30

Oct. 12, 2019 08:20 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

Ohio State coach Ryan Day, right, shouts to the team during the first half against Michigan State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25: Ohio State, Georgia tied at No. 3; Florida to 7th

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 06, 2019 02:03 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is pressured by North Carolina's Chazz Surratt (21) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 2 Clemson say they've been here before after close call

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 01, 2019 01:54 PM EDT