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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) hands a towel to Micah Chapman, 6, of Anderson, S.C., 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 turns to Uiagalelei with Lawrence sidelined

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 30, 2020 02:39 PM EDT

FILE - At left, in a Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Travis Etienne runs out of the backfield to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Clemson, S.C. At right, in a Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence rushes on a quarterback keeper during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and tailback Travis Etienne love competing on the same side with the top-ranked Tigers. If they keep playing as they have, they may be competing against each other for college football's biggest individual prize, the Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Richsard Shiro, File)
Clemson duo of QB Lawrence, RB Etienne in line for Heisman

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 13, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) breaks away from Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) and defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (98) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans 1/4/2020

Jul. 28, 2020 02:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Texas players sing "The Eyes of Texas" after an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. A group of University of Texas football players and athletes across several sports on Friday, June 12, 2020, urged the school to rename several campus buildings, change the traditional school song and donate a percentage of athletic department revenue to organizations supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Texas president to meet with students on athletes' demands

By Jim Vertuno Jun. 15, 2020 04:02 PM EDT

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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

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) reacts after his third-quarter touchdown reception against Mississippi during an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: No. 1 Clemson ... but for how long?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 28, 2019 09:30 PM EDT

Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant throws during an NCAA college football practice Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Ex-Clemson star Kelly Bryant takes over at QB for Missouri

By Dave Skretta Aug. 12, 2019 12:22 PM EDT

Tennessee NCAA college football players gather for a team photo shoot in Knoxville, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. (Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Guarantano's goals remain sky high amid Vols' struggles

By Steve Megargee Aug. 04, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Auburn defensive back Jamel Dean talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, March 3 2019 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Auburn's Dean, Stidham highlight pro day workouts

By John Zenor Mar. 08, 2019 04:43 PM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney answers questions during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Onetime Clemson walk-on Renfrow sees last time in spotlight

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 06, 2019 02:41 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Clemson, in Atlanta. Wilkins is grateful for the journey he has taken during his final college season. But he says he hasn’t reached his destination yet. The second-ranked Tigers take on No. 1 Alabama for the national title on Monday night, Jan. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Jon Barash, File)
Clemson's NFL prospects step closer to championship goals

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 03, 2019 01:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney raises the trophy after Clemson won the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Charlotte, N.C. Swinney, in his 10th year at Clemson, like most coaches is a stickler for hard work. But he also is keen on celebrating success. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
The Dabo Way: Swinney keeps mood light at surging Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 24, 2018 02:20 AM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney raises the trophy after Clemson won the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Clemson in 4th playoff draws Notre Dame in Cotton Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 02, 2018 01:25 PM EST

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp watches an extra point attempt during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
South Carolina believes gap is closing on No. 2 Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 20, 2018 02:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren reacts during the second half an NCAA college football game against Boston College, in Raleigh, N.C. Doeren says receiver Kelvin Harmon's strength and timing with quarterback Ryan Finley have helped him routinely make tough catches. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Harmon making the tough catches for No. 16 Wolfpack

By Aaron Beard Oct. 18, 2018 01:39 PM 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

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