Ex Blazers connect as they branch out this college football season
Former UAB players spread across 15 FBS teams and 21 others in FCS and Division II as five ranked matchups and multiple big games highlight a busy Saturday. Georgia linebacker Jake Ganns faces Alabama, a game the Crimson Tide has never played before. Ganus, now at Georgia, leads with 19 tackles and an interception while embracing his new school.
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SEC East Steps Up With Florida Georgia Showdowns
The SEC East seeks to end six straight West SEC title losses as No. 25 Florida hosts No. 4 Ole Miss and No. 8 Georgia welcomes No. 13 Alabama while Tennessee fights Arkansas. Coaches emphasize must win stakes ahead of College Football Playoff rankings.
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True freshman QBs to face off in Missouri game
True freshmen Lorenzo Nunez of South Carolina and Drew Lock of Missouri will start Saturday at Faurot Field after disruptions to the Tigers lineup. Mauk is suspended for policy violations, and Malik Cuellar is also suspended, forcing Lock into the Tigers' QB role.
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Missouri set to start freshman QB as Spurrier weighs USC plan
Missouri tabbed freshman quarterback Drew Lock to start Saturday marking his first start since 1995 for a Gatorade era. Spurrier notes Lock’s pocket passing, while Pinkel says the offense remains the same with Lock. Nunez at USC also enjoyed a breakout week after becoming the first true freshman starter since 1999.
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Mark
Lee’s Summit
Mary
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South Carolina
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Clemson Irish Showdown Promises Big Pace and Big Players
No. 12 Clemson hosts No. 6 Notre Dame in a high stakes clash as both teams boast loaded receiving corps and stout secondaries. Deshaun/Kizer duel headlines a game defined by Xs and Os decisions, while fronts and lines set the tone at Death Valley.
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Jameis Winston
Swinney backs 13 game schedule for playoff era debate
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney argued Notre Dame should join a league and play 13 games in the playoff era while noting Notre Dame’s independence may persist. He contrasted with the Big 12 and warned about the challenge facing Will Fuller against Clemson’s secondary.
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ACC Could Stir With Florida State Dominance In ACC Race
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney stresses steady focus as Clemson eyes title chase. Florida State, adjusting after Jameis Winston era, opens ACC play with a 14-0 win over Boston College and travels to Wake Forest. Georgia Tech slips from Top 25 after loss to Duke. Duke impresses, while NC State and others face schedule tests.
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