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Ben Boulware released by 49ers

One week after being signed by the 49ers, San Francisco decided Tuesday to release former Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware.

Swansea grad Chance Walker named ECAC Special Teams POW

Redshirt freshman running back Chance Walker added to his accolades on Tuesday, earning a Special Teams Player of the Week award from the Eastern College Athletic Conference one day after receiving the same honor from the South Atlantic Conference.

Clemson defenders earn ACC honors

Austin Bryant and Dorian O'Daniel each earned earned ACC weekly honors Monday following the impressive defensive effort that led to 11 sacks in Clemson's 14-6 win over Auburn.

Samuel earns SEC weekly honor again

For the second-straight time, USC's Deebo Samuel has won SEC Special Teams Player of the Week honors. The junior wide receiver and kick returner has run back a 97 yard return for a touchdown in consecutive games, first against NC State, most recently at Missouri.

Start time set for Carolina-Louisiana Tech

Carolina and Louisiana Tech officially have a start time for the Gamecocks' second home matchup for the 2017 season. Kickoff will take place at 3:30 p.m. and the contest will air on the SEC Network.

Texans face QB controversy after 29-7 loss to Jaguars

Despite winning the job out of Texans training camp, Tom Savage was benched after a scoreless Houston first half and first-round pick Deshaun Watson made his NFL debut in their 29-7 loss to Jacksonville.

Newton throws 2 TDs to lead Panthers past 49ers 23-3

Cam Newton threw just two passes in one preseason game coming off of offseason rotator cuff surgery on his right shoulder. His season opener would be the 2015 NFL MVP's true test returning to the field.

Clemson's defense demolishes Auburn attack

While Clemson's offense only scored 14 points Saturday night in Death Valley, their defense only allowed Auburn to gain 15 total yards in the entire second half.

(3) Clemson survives (13) Auburn for second-straight year

Powered by a defense that sacked Auburn’s quarterback 11 times, third-ranked Clemson defeated 13th-ranked Auburn 14-6 at Death Valley on Saturday night. With the win, Clemson improves to 2-0 on the year, while Auburn drops to 1-1.

FAU tops Gamecocks, 2-1 in OT

South Carolina (3-2-0) dropped a 2-1 heartbreaker in overtime to FAU in its Conference USA opener on Saturday night at Stone Stadium.

Benedict Falls To Limestone In Overtime, 20-17

The Limestone Saints scored on a 5-yard pass in overtime to take a 20-17 victory over the Benedict College Tigers in a non-conference football game Saturday night at The Reservation stadium.

Newberry falls to Virginia Union

Newberry suffered its first regular season loss to a non-Division I opponent in over a year on Saturday, seeing a last-gasp drive snuffed out inside enemy territory to seal a 31-23 loss at Virginia Union.

Benedict hits the road to face Limestone

Fresh off a strong victory in their season opener against Livingstone College last week, the Benedict College Tigers face their first road test on Saturday against Limestone College in Gaffney.

Lower Richland shuts out RNE, 21-0

After losing the first two games of the season, Lower Richland won their second game in a row, shutting out Richland Northeast, 21-0.

Bulldogs bite Chapin, 21-14

The Bulldogs rallied from a 7-0 deficit to beat the Chapin Eagles, 21-14 Friday night at home.

Dreher holds off River Bluff, 17-14

Dreher quarterback Hunter Millinax was on point Friday night against the River Bluff Gators, leading the Blue Devils to a 17-14 win over the home team.

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