Spartans embrace underdog role ahead of Alabama semifinal
Michigan State keeps the chip on its shoulder under Mark Dantonio as they prepare for a playoff semifinal against Alabama. Demetrious Cox says the underdog mindset fuels wins, while the rival Michigan-Ohio State dynamics shape the program’s urgency and focus.
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Venables Faces Old Team in Orange Bowl Clash
Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables confronts Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl as No. 1 Clemson (13-0) meets No. 4 Oklahoma (11-1). The game reunites Venables with his former program and pits rival defenses against a national championship berth. Venables notes the personal stakes and aims for consistency after a season with strong, then uneven, performances.
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Oklahoma’s Stoops proves value of sticking with coach
The Sooners trusted Bob Stoops through a rough 2014 season, then surged to the College Football Playoff with a 2014 15 schedule, led by Lincoln Riley and Baker Mayfield. The piece contrasts with other programs that fired long-tenured leaders, noting Stoops’s sustained success and his emphasis on relationships.
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Bowl matchups loom as teams chase first wins and double-digit seasons
Marshall seeks to reach at least 10 wins under Doc Holliday while UConn aims to rebound from 2-10 a year ago. The card features Connor Litton and a tough Huskies defense, plus notes on Washington State Miami and other bowl outlooks with key players and series records.
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