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Penn State and SMU carry the weight of history into their CFP debuts. They're both trying to shed it
DaQuan Jones remembers the chaos. The uncertainty. The sanctions. The aftermath. How could he not? He and the rest of his Penn State teammates — those that stuck around anyway — lived through it. Jones was a sophomore defensive lineman in the fall of 2011 when the...
DL Ty Clemons' 55-yard score off INT and WR Reed Harris' splendid TD catch carry BC past Pitt, 34-23
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College defensive tackle Ty Clemons picked off a pass in the middle of the Pitt backfield and rumbled down the field for a score, bringing a roar not only from the fans but from his sideline, too. Clemons scored on a 55-yard pick-six, Reed...
As ACC winds down, SMU, Miami and Clemson still all hoping for playoff nods
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — SMU is headed to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game. Miami controls its destiny, and if the Hurricanes stumble this week Clemson will play for the league championship once again. And when it’s all said and done, the ACC might get two of those teams...
North Carolina football coach Mack Brown won't return for 2025 season
Mack Brown sounded firm in his intent to return for another season as North Carolina's coach. A day later, the school announced it was time for a change instead. The school said Tuesday that the 73-year-old Brown won't return for the 2025 season, putting an endpoint on the second...
BC celebrates 40th anniversary of Doug Flutie's Miracle in Miami pass with 41-21 win over NC
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College coach Bill O'Brien showed his team the final drive that led up to Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie's Hail Mary pass 40 years ago, expressing the need for them to play a complete game. They didn't need any late drama on Saturday after blowing out North...
No. 17 Clemson visits Pittsburgh in a key matchup for ACC title chase
Things to watch this week in the Atlantic Coast Conference: Game of the week No. 17 Clemson at Pittsburgh, Saturday at noon ET (ESPN) The Tigers (7-2, 6-1 ACC) are part of the chase for a trip to the league title game and can't afford a slip-up with No....
No. 14 SMU is the ACC leader with CFP hopes while Boston College is trying to get bowl eligible
Boston College (5-4, 2-3 ACC) at No. 14 SMU (8-1, 5-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: SMU by 18 1/2. Series record: Tied 1-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE? SMU is alone atop the Atlantic Coast Conference standings and...
Lots at stake for No. 14 SMU, the CFP hopeful and newcomer atop ACC hosting Boston College
DALLAS (AP) — SMU is all alone atop the Atlantic Coast Conference standings, and the 14th-ranked Mustangs have a direct path to the 12-team College Football Playoff even if their new league does end up getting only one team in the expanded field. “We know we’ve got a lot at...
Boston College switches QBs, with Grayson James to replace Thomas Castellanos against No. 14 SMU
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College is making a change at quarterback, with coach Bill O’Brien saying on Tuesday that Grayson James will start against No. 14 SMU on Saturday in place of Thomas Castellanos. James transferred from FIU this year and has played in two games for the Eagles...
Grayson James' late TD toss and strong ground game carry Boston College past Syracuse, 37-31
BOSTON (AP) — The holes just kept opening and opening. Boston College was determined to pound its way to a victory. Backup quarterback Grayson James threw an 18-yard touchdown to tight end Jeremiah Franklin on a fourth-and-1 play late in the game, and Boston College held off...
