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Morning Recap: (2) Clemson Blanks (3) Ohio State in Semifinal

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — In a return trip to the desert, Clemson found redemption through utter domination. Part I of Dabo and Deshaun’s make-good tour is done. Now comes the really hard part: A rematch against Alabama in the College Football Playoff national championship game. Deshaun Watson ran for two touchdowns and threw another and No. 3 Clemson crushed No….

(2) Clemson Faces (3) Ohio State in Semifinal Tonight

Glendale, Ariz. (ESPN) — When Clemson and Ohio State meet in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl on New Year’s Eve, they will ring in the new and the old. The three-year-old FBS national championship playoff format is neither the Ohio State open nor the Clemson invitational, but it has skewed that way. No. 3 Ohio State (11-1) won the inaugural four-team…

After Bowl Loss, Muschamp Ready to Recruit

For the answers on how to continue elevating the Gamecocks program, Will Muschamp is ready to find them on the recruiting trail after Carolina’s 46-39 overtime loss to South Florida in the Birmingham Bowl. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports to hear coach from after the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Birmingham Bowl, Gamecocks

Deeper than the “W” for Dabo, Clemson

Success in college football is normally viewed in blunt terms by a team’s win-loss record. Yet Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney feels differently. On Friday at the final press conference before their Fiesta Bowl matchup against No. 3 Ohio St., the No. 2 Tigers leader provided an inside look at his program’s mentality that goes past what happens between the…

Carolina Travels To Face Memphis Friday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina concludes the non-conference portion of its regular season when it travels to face Memphis on Friday (9 p.m. ET/ESPNU) at FedExForum. The meeting marks the 25th all-time between the two schools, and just the second regular season meeting since the 1990-91 campaign. South Carolina looks for its first-ever road win in the series against the Tigers…

Gamecocks Can’t Complete Bowl Comeback vs. USF

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WOLO) — The Gamecocks almost did it. Trailing 39-21, USC looked on the verge of a blowout loss to 25th-ranked South Florida Thursday afternoon in the Birmingham Bowl. But slowly, the Gamecocks chipped away, scoring 18 unanswered points on their way to force overtime. USC’s comeback was fueled by back-to-back touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The first, a…

Birmingham Bowl Postgame Report, USC Falls to USF

Carolina erased an 18 point second half defecit to force overtime in a memorable and climactic Birmingham Bowl between the Gamecocks and South Florida. Yet the Bulls scored on the first play of overtime and forced a fourth USC turnover on the final possession, cutting the garnet and black’s comeback short 46-39. Sports Director Mike Gillespie, on site at historic…

Gamecock Fans Look Ahead to Next Season After Overtime Birmingham Bowl Loss

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  The last two seasons have been a little rough for South Carolina football but the Gamecock faithful say that hasn’t stopped their passion. After a devastating 46-39 loss to the University of South Florida in overtime, fans tell ABC Columbia they look forward to next season under Coach Muschamp’s guidance.   Categories: Local News, News, South Carolina…