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Power Struggle: Clemson’s Offense vs. Alabama’s Defense

Clemson’s offense and Alabama’s defense are each loaded with stars, award winners, and future NFL pros. Monday night, these two units will match up for four quarters, with the stronger side likely leading their team to the College Football Playoff National Championship. ABC Columbia Sports Director Mike Gillespie breaks down the battle from outside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Click…

Swinney, Saban Out to Be and Beat the Best

One day before the Tigers and Tide meet for the second-straight time in the College Football Playoff National Championship, each team’s head coach spoke for the final scheduled time before the final game of the season. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports Director Mike Gillespie in Tampa to hear from Dabo Swinney and Nick Saban ahead of Clemson…

Gamecock Gameday: Back on the Road for Women’s Hoops

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — No. 5/5 South Carolina goes back on the road this weekend, traveling to Florida for a noon tipoff on Sunday on ESPNU. The Gamecocks (12-1, 2-0 SEC) have won the last seven against the Gators (9-6, 2-0 SEC) and take four Naismith Trophy Top 50 Preseason Watch List selections into Gainesville. SOUTH CAROLINA NOTABLES •…

Clemson Falls at Notre Dame, 75-70

SOUTH BEND, IND. — Clemson fell victim to hot-shooting No. 21 Notre Dame in Purcell Pavilion on Saturday, 75-70. The Tigers led by seven at halftime, only to see the Fighting Irish finish the game 15-for-32 from three-point range to secure a 3-0 start to ACC play. Notre Dame improved to 14-2 overall, while the Tigers fell to 11-4, 1-2…

Title Game “Media Day” Fun with Clemson

While the mood will be intense on Monday night as Clemson and Alabama stare down each other on the sidelines at Raymond James Stadium, Saturday’s vibe was much more relaxed at the College Football Playoff National Championship’s Media Day. Click the video above by ABC Columbia Sports Director Mike Gillespie from Tampa to hear from Dabo Swinney and his Tigers…

Gamecocks Get Past Aggies in SEC Home Opener

Duane Notice and Rakym Felder each scored 19 points as USC improved to 2-0 in league play, beating Texas A&M Saturday 79-68. Trailing 38-36 at the half, the Gamecocks took control of the second half early, then answered Aggies runs throughout a game that featured 10 lead changes. Carolina (12-3, 2-0) also received strong contributions from Sindarius Thornwell and Chris…

Watson, Clemson Seniors Out to Add Title to Accomplishments

Deshaun Watson and Clemson’s upperclassmen have achieved almost everything imaginable and attainable in their time with the Tigers. All that’s missing from their resumes is a national championship. ABC Columbia Sports Director Mike Gillespie is in Tampa ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship. Click the video above for his story on why winning it all would mean everything…