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Clemson Claims Second Football National Championship

TAMPA, Fla. (CAC) — Deshaun Watson’s touchdown pass to Hunter Renfrow with one second left sealed one of the greatest National Championship battles in history, with Clemson winning its second crown ever after a 35-31 defeat of No. 1 Alabama. It was the first win in program history over the nation’s top-ranked team, and Clemson’s first national title since 1981….

Clemson Claims Second Football National Championship

TAMPA, FLA. (CAC)— Deshaun Watson’s touchdown pass to Hunter Renfrow with one second left sealed one of the greatest National Championship battles in history, with Clemson winning its second crown ever after a 35-31 defeat of No. 1 Alabama. It was the first win in program history over the nation’s top-ranked team, and Clemson’s first national title since 1981. “The…

Tiger, Tide Fans Predict Title Game in Tampa

Everyone has an opinion for who will win Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship rematch between Clemson and Alabama. ABC Columbia Sports Director Mike Gillespie caught up with fans of both the Tigers and Crimson Tide in Tampa before kickoff and lets you know who they think will stand on top of the sport at Raymond James Stadium. Click…

Weekend in Review at CFB Playoff Title Game

The build up to the College Football Playoff National Championship has led us to gameday, but if you missed anything from this weekend in Tampa, ABC Columbia has you covered. Click the video above to hear some of the best soundbites from both Clemson and Alabama from down in Florida. Categories: Clemson, Local Sports, Sports Tags: CFBPlayoff, Clemson

Gamecock Football Adds Four Freshmen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 9, 2017) (USC SID) – The Gamecock football program has announced that four true freshmen have enrolled as mid-year signees and began classes today at the University of South Carolina. They will participate in winter workouts and will go through the 15 spring practice dates with the returning players, beginning February 25. SUMMIE CARLAY Offensive Lineman 6-5,…

Muschamp Tabs Eric Wolford as Offensive Line Coach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 9, 2017) (USC SID) – Eric Wolford has been named the University of South Carolina’s offensive line coach, Gamecocks’ head coach Will Muschamp announced today. It will mark Wolford’s second stint in Columbia, as he previously served on Steve Spurrier’s staff during the 2009 campaign. Wolford will replace Shawn Elliott, who was named the head coach at…

Two Gamecocks to Participate in Tropical Bowl

COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 9, 2017) – Two University of South Carolina senior football players have been selected to play in the second annual Tropical Bowl, which will be held in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Sunday, January 15. Gamecock defensive end Marquavius Lewis and defensive back Jordan Diggs will play for the National (Red) Team, which will be coached by Mike…

Danny Ford Named to College Football Foundation Hall of Fame

Tampa, Fla. (CAC)—Former Clemson Head Coach Danny Ford has been named to the 2017 National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Class.   The announcement was made Mondaymorning, just hours before Clemson faces his alma mater, Alabama, for the national championship. Ford is one of three coaches in the 2017 Hall of Fame class.  He will be joined by former Duke, Florida…