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Clemson Shuts Out NC State 41-0

Clemson recorded its first shutout in the Dabo Swinney era, as the defense responded to the challenge set by the coaches in practice all week to limit big plays from opposing offenses, blanking NC State 41-0.

Defense Keys PC To Win Over W. Carolina

Two interception returns for touchdowns—including a Deonte’ Davis (Lithonia, Ga.) 32-yard pick-six with 1:46 to go—lifted the Presbyterian College football team to a dramatic victory over visiting Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon at Bailey Memorial Stadium, 19-14.

Florida Edges Tennessee 10-9

Austin Hardin made a 49-yard field goal with 6:20 remaining Saturday as Florida erased a nine-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat Tennessee 10-9 and continue its decade-long mastery of this rivalry.

Miss St. Spanks Texas A&M 48-31

Dak Prescott took the snap and saw nothing but empty field between him and the goal line. Instead of handing off the ball, the Mississippi State quarterback decided to take care of it himself, doing just a little bit of a high step as he went into the end zone.

Roland Not With USC In Kentucky

USC junior wide receiver Shaq Roland did not make the trip with Carolina football to Kentucky this weekend. When contacted Friday night a school representative did not give a reason why the former Lexington High School All-American stayed behind.

This season Roland ranks third on the Gamecocks in receptions (15), receiving yards (180) and touchdown catches (2).