In his first season as a starting cornerback, Jimmy Legree has been the biggest surprise for the Gamecock defense. Through two games the junior from Beaufort, S.C. has 12 total tackles (9 solo), one tackle for loss, three pass break-ups and returned his first career interception against East Carolina for his first career touchdown.
All-American Sammy Watkins returns to the field for Clemson this Saturday when the Tigers host Furman at 3 p.m. EST. Watkins served a two-game suspension for an offseason arrest.
Marco Estrada pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Rickie Weeks and Aramis Ramirez homered and the Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 Tuesday night.
USC sophomore defensive end Jadeveon Clowney missed his second straight practice Tuesday because of bruised ribs. USC defensive line coach Brad Lawing expects Clowney to return to practice Wednesday.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney wants his team focused on Furman — and not peeking ahead to its Atlantic Coast Conference showdown with No. 5 Florida State in two weeks.
At his weekly press conference Tuesday, Steve Spurrier says the UAB coaching staff, led by former Arkansas offensive coordinator Garrick McGee, knows how to beat the Gamecocks. Click above to watch Spurrier’s comments.
At Tuesday’s weekly press conference, USC Head Football Coach Steve Spurrier, when prompted by a reporter’s question, reiterated his request that Gamecock fans stay through halftime. Click above to watch his comments.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Isidore Jackson ran for 88 yards and one touchdown to help Bethune-Cookman beat Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference rival South Carolina State 27-14 Saturday night.
No. 1 ALABAMA 35, WESTERN KENTUCKY 0
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — AJ McCarron passed for 219 yards and matched his career high with four touchdown passes to lead No. 1 Alabama to a 35-0 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday.
