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FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Texas A&M's Kellen Mond (11) directs his team against Texas State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M gave Clemson one of its toughest tests during its run to the national championship last season, yet the Aggies enter the rematch as 17-point underdogs. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

No. 1 Clemson puts win streak on line against No. 12 Aggies

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 01:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates in the final seconds of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, in Santa Clara, Calif. For the first time, the defending national champion Tigers are No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 presented by Regions Bank, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

College football's friendly face: Tigers' Swinney out front

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 25, 2019 11:07 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, in Santa Clara, Calif. Sure, Clemson lost all four of its “Power Rangers” defensive line and seven starters on defense from its title team. But the Tigers’ offense, led by Heisman Trophy candidates quarterback Trevor Lawrence and tailback Travis Etienne, looks ready to operate at an even higher level than a year ago when it averaged 527 yards and 44.3 points a game. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Clemson poised to make a run at back-to-back national titles

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 13, 2019 11:37 AM EDT

National champion Clemson opens preseason camp

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 02, 2019 08:57 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has turned the page on last year's national championship. He believes his players have done the same. ...

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

NFL Draft: Top defensive players available by position

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 20, 2019 01:01 PM EDT
Some of the top defensive prospects, by position, available in the NFL draft (x-indicates early entrant to draft): DEFENSIVE END/EDGE RUSHER ...

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo. Florida State's James Blackman (1) looks to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C. Florida State coach Willie Taggart’s top _ and perhaps only _ option at quarterback is redshirt sophomore James Blackman, the full-time starter in 2017 when Francois missed virtually the entire season with a ruptured patellar tendon(AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

ACC teams look to answer questions at quarterback

By Joedy Mccreary Apr. 18, 2019 11:01 AM EDT

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence drops back to pass during Clemson's annual Orange and White NCAA college football spring scrimmage Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Retooled Clemson D has strong spring as it moves forward

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 06, 2019 06:54 PM EDT

Clemson's Dexter Lawrence runs drills during NFL Pro Day, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Some of Clemson defensive linemen workout for NFL executives

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 14, 2019 04:37 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...