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No. 4 Clemson, Boyd power past SC State 52-13

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Tajh Boyd ran for a touchdown and No. 4 Clemson returned two interceptions for scores for the first time in program history in a 52-13 victory over FCS opponent South Carolina State on Saturday. Boyd accounted for five TDs a week ago and became a prime Heisman Trophy contender as the Tigers (2-0) defeated…

Murray, Gurley lead Georgia past S.Carolina 41-30

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) âone space€one space” Aaron Murray threw for 309 yards and four touchdowns, Georgia’s beleaguered defense finally came up with a stop, and the 11th-ranked Bulldogs defeated No. 6 South Carolina 41-30 on Saturday for an early edge in the Southeastern Conference East. Coming off a 38-35 loss at Clemson, Georgia could not afford another defeat if it…

Third-ranked Clemson’s defense shows improvement

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Clemson cornerbacks Martin Jenkins and Darius Robinson are glad to finally make contributions on the field. The two had interception returns for touchdowns in the first half as the third-ranked Tigers (2-0) turned a tight game into a 52-13 blowout over FCS opponent South Carolina State on Saturday. Jenkins missed last season with a…

Georgia likes the view from 1st place in SEC East

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) âone space€one space” Georgia likes this view a whole lot better. After being forced to rally the last two years to capture Southeastern Conference East titles, the No. 9 Bulldogs seized the early lead in the division race with a 41-30 victory over South Carolina. Georgia (1-1, 1-0 SEC) moved up two spots from No. 11 in…