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Battle of Tigers Very Famiiar

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney got a text message Monday from Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn.
Malzahn suggested Clemson should spot Auburn seven points as repayment for helping Swinney find his new offensive coordinator, Chad Morris.

Cardinals Spoil Newton’s Record Debut

Rookie Patrick Peterson made amends for a long afternoon at cornerback with an 89-yard punt return for the go-ahead touchdown and the Arizona Cardinals overcame a magnificent NFL debut by Cam Newton to escape with a 28-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Ingram Honored, USC Up To #11

USC senior defensive lineman Melvin Ingram has been named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week, and the Gamecocks move up one spot to #11 in the new Associated Press Top 25 poll.

SC State Gets Big Road MEAC Win

Dominique Ellis returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown with 4 minutes left to preserve South Carolina State’s 26-18 victory over Bethune-Cookman Saturday in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener for both teams.