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Clemson's Cornell Powell (17) pulls in a reception while defended by Furman's Quandarius Weems during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Furman at Clemson 9/1/2018

Sep. 05, 2018 11:38 AM EDT

Maryland players celebrate in front of Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) after Maryland linebacker Tre Watson, second from right, intercepted a pass intended for Humphrey in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. Maryland won 34-29. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Auburn, Boise State are under-ranked

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 05, 2018 07:20 AM EDT

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Clemson starting quarterback Kelly Bryant scrambles out of the pocket during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Furman, in Clemson, S.C. At right, also in a Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Clemson freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is tackled by Furman during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
2 quarterbacks again for No. 2 Clemson against Texas A&M

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 03, 2018 10:11 AM EDT

Clemson's Cornell Powell (17) pulls in a reception while defended by Furman's Quandarius Weems during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
No. 2 Clemson pounds Furman 48-7, QB question unanswered

By Jeffrey Collins Sep. 01, 2018 12:44 PM EDT

Appalachian State defenders Thomas Hennigan (5), Corey Sutton (2) and Josh Thomas (7), break up a pass intended for Penn State's KJ Hamler (1) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
No. 10 Nittany Lions survives in OT vs Appalachian State

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2018 11:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs the ball during the first half of the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama, in Auburn, Ala. Potential Heisman Trophy contender Stidham will lead No. 9 Auburn against No. 6 Washington in the only opening-week game between top-10 teams. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Warning for Washington, Auburn: Kickoff Game can be critical

By Paul Newberry Aug. 31, 2018 11:10 AM EDT

Clemson transfer Belk can play immediately at S Carolina

Aug. 30, 2018 07:37 AM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina says highly touted freshman defensive lineman Josh Belk has been declared eligible to play immediately and doesn't...

No. 2 Clemson eases into season against FCS underdog Furman

The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2018 05:00 AM EDT
Furman (8-5 last season) at No. 2 Clemson (12-2), 12:20 p.m. ET (ACC Network) Line: No line. Series record: Clemson leads 42...

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2017, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, center, congratulates his players during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Miami, in Charlotte, N.C. The Tigers are pursuing their fourth straight Atlantic Coast Conference championship and have lost two league games in three seasons. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
Miami (FL) at Clemson 12/2/2017

Aug. 15, 2018 09:44 AM EDT

FILE- In this Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, file photo, Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) warms up before the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in New Orleans. Georgia's quarterback Jake Fromm has shown the poise of a veteran all season, but Saban’s defenses have been known to fluster even experienced quarterbacks and Fitzpatrick is an extension of Saban on the field. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Alabama at Clemson 1/1/2018

Aug. 13, 2018 05:54 AM EDT

Alabama's Jerry Jeudy can't catch a pass in the end zone during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Georgia Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Alabama at Georgia 1/8/2018

Aug. 13, 2018 05:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2012, file photo, Alabama's Jeremy Shelley (90) has a field goal blocked during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game against LSU, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Alabama dynasty, up-tempo offenses dominate decade _ so far

By John Zenor Aug. 25, 2016 06:20 PM EDT