SEC stock rises as SEC labeled best by coaches and players
Florida linebacker Mike Taylor and center Max Garcia defend the SEC as the nation’s top conference amid a wave of praise for recruiting and NFL talent. Wisconsin’s loss to Ohio State, Oregon and Melvin Gordon’s star power are cited by rivals as counterpoints while Georgia Tech and Notre Dame claim credibility from recent wins.
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Playoff Sends Ducks and Buckeyes to Title Game
Oregon and Ohio State, both 13 1, reach the College Football Playoff final in Arlington Texas on January 12. Ducks routed Florida State 59 20 while Ohio State defeated Alabama 42 35 after rallying behind Cardale Jones Ezekiel Elliott and J T Barrett with solid team play and coaching.
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Houston rallies past Pitt in Armed Forces Bowl thriller
In Fort Worth, Houston's Greg Ward throws three fourth quarter TDs and seals a 35-34 win over Pittsburgh after rallying from 31-6 down. Ward passes for 274 yards and 3 TDs, plus 92 rushing yards, as Houston completes the biggest comeback in an FBS bowl this season.
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Florida Gators vs East Carolina in Birmingham Bowl
Florida seeks a winning finish and a strong start under new coach Jim McElwain while East Carolina aims for back to back bowl wins, a feat not seen since 1963 to 1965. The key clash pairs Florida's secondary against ECU's aerial attack led by Shane Carden and Justin Hardy, with Vernon Hargreaves III guarding the backfield.
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Steelers and Ravens face off in pivotal wild-card clash
Steelers 11-5 host Ravens 10-6 in a playoff rematch that rekindles one of footballs fiercest derbies. Le'Veon Bell is out with a knee injury, leaving rookie Josh Harris and Dri Archer plus Ben Tate to shoulder the running back duties as both teams brace for a charged, historic rivalry showdown.
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Ravens Steel ers AFC Wild Card Duel at Heinz Field
Ravens visit Steelers in the AFC Wild Card game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Elvis Dumervil cites the storied rivalry as a key factor in his move and both teams seek to add another chapter to their playoff history.
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Panthers race past Falcons as Newton powers win
Carolina ran for 194 yards in a 34-3 NFC South clincher at Atlanta as Newton added 51 rushing yards and a TD. He has 246 rushing yards and three TDs in his last four starts. Arizona’s Drew Stanton is out, Ryan Lindley starts for the Cardinals. Lindley is 0-2 as a starter after a 316-yard, two TD, three interception game. Cardinals coach Bruce Arians and Panthers coach Ron Rivera praised their players as Carolina’s defense, led by Charles Johnson, strengthened. Larry Fitzgerald shines in postseason history, while Luke Kuechly tops tackles leaders. Panthers finish 10th in defense after Week 7 rise from 27th.
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