Gators fall to Vols in overtime upset at Neyland
No. 6 Tennessee outlasted No. 2 Florida 20-17 as Jeff Hall nailed a 41-yard field goal in overtime. Florida failed on a 32-yard try, sending Neyland Stadium into a sea of celebrants. Also, No. 13 Syracuse crushed Rutgers 70-14 and No. 19 West Virginia beat Maryland 42-20 behind Marc Bulger and Amos Zereoue.
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USC Leads Early as Pennington Connects on Opening Drive
USC headlines a high scoring start as Pennington threads five completions including a 13 yard TD to Lanier Washington within four minutes. The drive underscored Pennington’s Heisman threatening form, capitalizing on an early timeout to seize momentum before the largest crowd in school history.
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Eagles rally in eight man bid at Lockhart
Liberty Christian and Lockhart clashed after a prior 34 to 32 loss, with Eagles noting it favored eight man play and critiquing 11 man efforts. Marion rushed for 80 yards on 10 carries and scored twice, including a 60 yard TD catch from C J Glover.
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Clemson Tigers fall short in final drive against Cavaliers
After a tough week, Clemson coach Tommy West praised his team’s guts as the Tigers drove to the Cavaliers 41 with eight seconds left. Brandon Streeter’s final pass was tipped and incomplete, ending the last chance to win.
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Hill shines as Georgia Southern routs Wofford 45 10
Georgia Southern quarterback Greg Hill threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more in the first half as the Eagles defeated Wofford 45 10. Hill connected on 65 yard and 29 yard TD passes to Dedric Parham and Chris Johnson, while Hill’s two rushing scores helped build a 14 0 first quarter lead. Wofford's Ricky Hagood tossed a 34 yard TD to Bryan Davis and Matt Martin added a 47 yard FG in the second period. Adrian Peterson rushed 102 yards for GSU in his third straight 100 yard effort.
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New leaders emerge for banged up Aiken football
Injuries propelled backups Chandler and Amerine to lead Aiken High School to a 28 3 victory over Easley High School, delivering the Hornets first win and preventing a 0 4 start. Chandler ran 14 carries for 105 yards and a TD, Amerine added 55 passing yards and a 1 yard rushing score while guiding three drives.
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High School Friday schedule and local football results
Friday's high school basketball slate includes Dreher at Midland Valley and Lexington at Aiken among eight games at 7:30 or 8 p.m. In football North Augusta lost 19-7 to Marlboro County as Jamaal Johnson scored early. Marlboro County and coach Dean Boyd rallied to victory. Williston-Elko beat Blackville Hilda 12-6 in overtime after a fumble return and a late comeback bid. Ridge Spring Monetta and Whitmire also traded two overtimes in a 26-20 result.
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