Top four hold in CFP rankings as Notre Dame Oklahoma debate looms
Clemson, Alabama, Ohio State and Notre Dame remain Nos. 1 through 4 with Iowa No. 5 and Oklahoma State up to No. 6. Oklahoma, Baylor, USC and Texas Tech are discussed as contenders while Stanford sits No. 11. Committee chair Jeff Long notes OU Texas loss still factors in.
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USCA Survives Advances In Peach Belt Quarterfinal
Top-seeded USCA Pacers beat eighth-seeded Georgia College in four sets at the Convocation Center to advance in the Peach Belt Tournament. Katie Toman piled up 38 digs and Ashley Diedrich led late kills as USCA held off GC 25-23 25-20 22-25 25-20.
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Pacers host Paine as Vanderslice debuts at home
USC Aiken faces Paine College in the Convocation Center for the first home game of the season. Coach Mark Vanderslice emphasizes self awareness and progress after two losses in the Barton 45 Second Classic as guard Jevon Patton grows into a featured scorer and playmaker.
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Paine to face USC Aiken in 7:30 p.m. clash
Paine visits USC Aiken at Convocation Center for a 7:30 p.m. game as coach Vanderslice hails guard development. Pacers opened season with 57 points allowed in the first half, signaling adjustments after a rough start.
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Pacer women face Wingate in uncertain home opener
USC Aiken aims to improve as it hosts Wingate at the Convocation Center in the team’s home debut. Coach Mike Brandt seeks his 500th win, but the focus remains on growth amid limited scouting on Wingate and a Pacers squad not yet where it wants to be this season.
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Wingate Faces USC Aiken In Early Peach Belt Test
Wingate visits USC Aiken for a 5 30 p m game as Brandt cautions against overconfidence after a 1 1 start. USC Aiken showed improvement in a weekend conference challenge, underscoring a high level of competition early in the season.
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Gamecocks Seek Victory Cheer Against Citadel
Interim coach Shawn Elliott says any win is motivation as South Carolina aims to avoid a 2003-like losing season record with a matchup against The Citadel. The 3-7 Gamecocks face the 7-3 Football Championship Subdivision squad with a rare non-conference chance at ending a long skid.
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Citadel Visits South Carolina in Noon SEC Network Clash
The Citadel (7-3) travels to Williams-Brice Stadium to face South Carolina (3-7) as the Bulldogs push for an FCS playoff bid. Citadel’s triple option averages 344 rushing yards per game while SC’s rush defense allows 202 per game. Coach Mike Houston eyes postseason resume. USC aims for bowl chances fading.
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