Football

Deshaun Watson finalist for Unitas Award

BALTIMORE, MD (CAC) — The 2016 The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm AwardÒ candidates have been reduced to the Top 5 of the country’s top college quarterbacks. Remaining candidates for the prestigious annual award – named after the man many refer to as the greatest quarterback ever to play the game of football – are:   Luke Falk, Washington State Patrick Mahomes II,…

Newberry moves up to 20th in AFCA poll

WACO, Texas – After appearing at the 23 spot last week, Newberry has moved up to No. 20 in the American Football Coaches Association Division II Coaches’ Top 25 Poll. This marks Newberry’s 29th appearance in the AFCA poll since it was instituted in 2000. Newberry is 17-11 all-time as a ranked team. The Wolves were ranked for 22 weeks between…

WATCH: USC Gets Set to Host Tennessee

Will Muschamp held a 4-0 record against Tennessee in his time with the Florida Gators. Now, the head Gamecock gets set for his first matchup against the No. 18 Volunteers with USC. Click the video above to hear ABC Columbia Sports’ story on the way Muschamp’s getting his guys ready for the atmosphere of this game and Jake Bentley’s continued…

Newberry ranked 23rd in AFCA poll

WACO, Texas – For the first time since the 2013 season, Newberry is ranked in the American Football Coaches Association Division II Coaches’ Top 25 Poll. The Wolves enter the rankings at No. 23 this week after winning their seventh game in a row, tied for the second-longest winning streak and fourth-longest unbeaten streak in school history. Newberry’s eight conference wins…

Tankersley and Boulware on Award Lists

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) —Clemson cornerback Cordrea Tankersley has been named one of 16 semifinalists for the 2016 Jim Thorpe Award and linebacker Ben Boulware has been named one of 19 quarterfinalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy.  Both organizations made announcements on Monday. The Thorpe Award is presented to the top defensive back in the nation by the Oklahoma Sports Hall…

Game Time Set for Battle of Columbias

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 24, 2016) (USC SID) – The South Carolina – Missouri football game, scheduled for Saturday, November 5, will kick off at 4 pm ET, the SEC office announced today. The SEC Eastern Division showdown will be televised on SEC Network. Mizzou leads the all-time series by a 4-2 count, with wins in each of the last two…

USC Game Day and Fair Traffic Information

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina State Fair and a Noon University of South Carolina Football game converge downtown Saturday. Fair and Football goers will be sharing the State Fairgrounds parking lot. Here’s what University officials want you to know: Courtesy USC –The Fairgrounds parking lot will open at 9 a.m. for both fair and football parking. Fairgrounds employees will…

WATCH: Cardinal Newman Bests Heathwood Hall Monday Night

After Hurricane Matthew changed the high school football schedule this weekend, Cardinal Newman held their matchup Monday against Heathwood Hall. Click the video above to watch highlights from ABC Columbia Sports at 11, as the Cardinals top the Highlanders 21-9. Tags: Cardinal Newman, Football, Heathwood Hall