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LSU linebacker Patrick Queen celebrates after tackling Clemson running back Travis Etienne during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Jefferson, Delpit among 6 LSU players entering NFL draft

Jan. 15, 2020 09:10 PM EST

LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson leaves the field after the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. LSU won 63-28. (AP Photo/John Amis)
LSU probing Beckham's apparent on-field payments to players

Jan. 15, 2020 08:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in Glendale, Ariz. The playoff loss to Clemson that ended Ohio State’s season will sting for a long time, coach Ryan Day acknowledged Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. The Buckeyes will move on, but the terrible taste in their mouths will linger and, he hopes, motivate next season's team.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Ohio State's Day won't soon forget team's playoff stumble

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 15, 2020 06:09 PM EST

LSU celebrates after winning a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
TV audience up slightly from last year for CFP championship

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 04:13 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron poses with the trophy after a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25 over Clemson on Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Coach O: National champ LSU ready to win more titles

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 14, 2020 01:11 PM EST

LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton leaves the field after a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Let the celebrations begin: LSU champs party ahead of parade

Jan. 14, 2020 05:41 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, in Baton Rouge, La. Chase was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Trevor vs Justin; Bama vs LSU and other top stories in 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 04:39 AM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, meets LSU quarterback Joe Burrow on the field after a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Clemson D, Lawrence falter as LSU rolls to championship

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 14, 2020 02:25 AM EST

LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss scores a touchdown past Clemson cornerback Derion Kendrick during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Deep and relentless: LSU wears Clemson out in title tilt

By Brett Martel Jan. 14, 2020 01:52 AM EST

LSU celebrates after their win against Clemson in a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Champs! LSU finishes No. 1 in AP Top 25 for third time

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 01:43 AM EST

LSU celebrates after winning a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Column: LSU makes a persuasive case as the best team ever

By Paul Newberry Jan. 14, 2020 01:39 AM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, right, meets LSU quarterback Joe Burrow on the field after a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
STAT WATCH: FBS record for TD passes among feats by Burrow

By Eric Olson Jan. 14, 2020 01:29 AM EST

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, and quarterback Joe Burrow, center, hold the trophy beside safety Grant Delpit after a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Burrow, LSU cap magical season, beat Clemson 42-25 for title

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 12:27 AM EST

President Donald Trump, second from right, and first lady Melania Trump attend the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Trump cheered loudly at college football title game

By Kevin Freking Jan. 13, 2020 05:08 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, right, celebrates with wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. after scoring against Clemson during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
The Latest: LSU extends lead vs Clemson early in 4th quarter

Jan. 13, 2020 02:05 PM EST

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney pose with the trophy after a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in New Orleans. Clemson is scheduled to play LSU on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Analysis: Expansion could help balance college football

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 13, 2020 03:36 AM EST

Clemson relaxes alcohol rules for national title party

Jan. 12, 2020 02:19 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The city surrounding Clemson University is again relaxing its open container of alcohol laws for a street party as the school's football...

Clemson co-offensive ordinator Tony Elliott speaks during media day for NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in New Orleans. Clemson is scheduled to play LSU on Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip).
LSU's Brady intends to stay; Orgeron believes he will

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2020 07:34 PM EST

Clemson safety Nolan Turner (24) celebrates after his interception against Ohio State during the final minute of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Chip off old block: Nolan Turner follows in dad's footsteps

By Paul Newberry Jan. 11, 2020 06:37 PM EST