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The Clemson Tigers and the Alabama Crimson will both be gunning for a victory on 1/9/2017 at 8:00 PM when they battle at Raymond James Stadium.. Clemson Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide When: 8:00 PM ET, Monday, January 9, 2017 Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 151 CLEMSON -6.5 (-110) 51 (-110) 210 -270 152 ALABAMA TV: 8:17 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Alabama -6.5 PREDICTION:...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Amid abuses, college sports sometimes gets it rightBy PAUL NEWBERRYTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Deshaun Watson wanted to be first.We're not talking about anything he's done on the football field.The Clemson quarterback may be going for a national championship Monday night, but he's already scored one of...

AP Sports WriterJust go dark? Playoff teams confront Twitter pot shotsBy JOHN ZENORClemson linebacker Ben Boulware is the team's top tackler and a lightning rod for criticism on Twitter. Some of the tweets cuss him out, others he laughs off.But one was way out of line: His father had...

AP National WriterGroup of Five schools make investments with big-time in mindBy EDDIE PELLSFORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) The snow-covered construction site is thousands of miles and more than a few degrees removed from Monday night's national-title game.In six months, though, the hard hats will be gone, and in...

The San Diego State Aztecs and the Houston Cougars will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Sam Boyd Stadium. San Diego State Aztecs vs. Houston Cougars When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, December 17, 2016 Where: Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada ...

The Toledo Rockets and the Appalachian State Mountaineers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Cramton Bowl. Toledo Rockets vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers When: 5:30 PM ET, Saturday, December 17, 2016 Where: Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Alabama ROT TEAM ...

The UCF Knights and the Arkansas State Red Wolves will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Camping World Stadium. UCF Knights vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves When: 5:30 PM ET, Saturday, December 17, 2016 Where: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida ROT ...

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns When: 9:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 17, 2016 Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana ...

The Central Michigan Chippewas and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Marlins Park. Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane When: 2:30 PM ET, Monday, December 19, 2016 Where: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida ROT ...

AP Sports WriterAlabama in familiar spot with Atlanta trip, Kiffin leavingBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama is in familiar territory and not just because of a quick return trip to Atlanta.For the third time in six seasons the top-ranked Crimson Tide head into the playoffs - or previously...

AP College Football WriterWho will be AP's college football Player of the Year?By RALPH D. RUSSOThe Associated Press has been handing out a college football player of the year award since 1998. Five times the AP's award has gone to a player other than the Heisman Trophy winner, including...

AP Sports WriterNew coach Applewhite vows that he'll be at Houston long-termBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) In recent years, Houston has been a stepping stone, a quick stop for up-and-coming coaches on their way to jobs seen as bigger and better.Art Briles was at Houston before leaving for Baylor....