C.J. Brown to miss Clemson game Maryland quarterback C.J. Brown won't play against No. 9 Clemson on Saturday because of the lasting effects of a concussion.
Jameis Winston, No. 2 Florida State rout North Carolina State Famous Jameis did it again, putting on a show reminiscent of some of the Florida State greats who were on hand Saturday to honor Bobby Bowden. Jameis Winston threw three touchdown passes and the second-ranked Seminoles scored 35 points in the first quarter on the way to a 49-17 victory against North Carolina State in Bowden's return to Doak Campbell Stadium.
No. 7 Miami escapes Wake Forest with TD in final minute Miami put its last-minute comeback hopes into Duke Johnson's hands, and he delivered. Twice, actually. Johnson ran for two fourth-quarter touchdowns, the second a 1-yard plunge with 53 seconds left, as No. 7 Miami beat Wake Forest 24-21 on Saturday to remain unbeaten and cap a wild week of emotions. The NCAA mess that overshadowed Miami for 2½ years finally ended on Tuesday, and four days later, Johnson made sure there was cause for a second celebration.
Tajh Boyd, Sammy Watkins pace No. 9 Clemson past Maryland The offense clicked on the ground and in the air, amassing 551 yards on 98 plays. The defense came up big during a pivotal stretch of the third quarter, and special teams contributed 16 points. It was a relentless performance by No. 9 Clemson, which returned to form in grand style Saturday in a 40-27 victory over injury-riddled Maryland.
Duke picks off Logan Thomas 4 times, upsets No. 14 Virginia Tech The numbers suggested it was the same old Duke: 0-for-11 on third-down conversions, a 387 to 198 deficit in total offense, and a whopping 39:27 to 20:33 disadvantage in time of possession. The difference was that these Blue Devils won, stunning No. 14 Virginia Tech 13-10 on Saturday, and all but clinching what will be the first consecutive bowl appearances in program history.
Jimbo Fisher: No emotion in ballot One day after Florida State dropped a spot to third in the latest BCS standings, head coach Jimbo Fisher said he believes his Seminoles are as good as any other team in the country -- but he didn't vote them No. 1, either. Fisher, who has a vote in the USA Today Coaches Poll, which makes up one-third of the BCS formula, didn't put FSU atop his ballot. Emotion, he said, shouldn't figure into the decision. "That's a job I have," Fisher said. "I don't look at it through our team. You can't let emotion get into it. You have to do what you think, from your study, evaluation, opinion and expertise, where you should fit in that poll." Florida State did not earn any first-place votes in the latest coaches' poll. While Fisher didn't reveal his full ballot, he strongly suggested Alabama took the top spot. "Alabama's been very consistent, playing great defense right now, they have playmakers that can run the football, they're very physical, and they've done it and earned it for two years," Fisher said. Read more http://espn.go.com/college-football...imbo-fisher-says-unbiased-coaches-poll-ballot
Miami, Florida State back in spotlight Jimbo Fisher and Al Golden have their programs back in a familiar place as unbeatens Florida State and Miami get ready for their showdown Saturday night in Tallahassee. "Shows college football is gettin' right again," Fisher said. Fisher has the No. 3 Seminoles (7-0, 5-0 ACC) rolling, looking every bit like a national championship contender. But the uphill climb since replacing Bobby Bowden has been filled with growing pains.
Ryan Norton suspended after arrest Syracuse will rely on both its punters to handle placekicking dutes against Wake Forest on Saturday after starter Ryan Norton was suspended. Coach Scott Shafer announced the one-game suspension in a statement. Norton was arrested last week and charged with resisting arrest and underage drinking, according to the Syracuse Post-Standard.
No. 3 Florida State hands No. 7 Miami its first loss No. 3 Florida State rolled to a 41-14 victory against No. 7 Miami in another matchup of undefeated Atlantic Coast Conference rivals that turned into a Seminoles' blowout.
Tajh Boyd sets ACC touchdown record as Clemson rolls Tajh Boyd sent Sammy Watkins out wide to the right, and saw freshman Tim Harris sliding over in man-to-man coverage. Clemson faced a third-and-15 from its 4 yard-line, a situation that usually calls for a more conservative play call, but Boyd saw the home run potential of the matchup and went for it. Moments later, Watkins was easing into the end zone after a 96-yard touchdown catch that gave the eighth-ranked Tigers a 42-7 lead against Virginia, and Boyd and Watkins were done for the night in what became a 59-10 victory on Saturday.
Noles gain ground on Tide, Ducks No. 3 Florida State gained ground on No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Oregon in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday, earning four more first-place votes than it did last week.
Miami RB Duke Johnson out for year Miami running back Duke Johnson broke his right ankle in a 41-14 loss to Florida State on Saturday night and will miss the remainder of the season. Miami coach Al Golden confirmed the extent of the injury on Sunday.
Michael Campanaro out 4-6 weeks Wake Forest's Michael Campanaro, one of the best receivers in the ACC and the Demon Deacons' top offensive playmaker, broke his collarbone on Saturday in a 13-0 loss at Syracuse and will miss four to six weeks, according to a school spokesman.
Demetrious Nicholson out for year Virginia cornerback Demetrious Nicholson will miss the rest of the season with the lingering effects of turf toe. Coach Mike London made the announcement Monday. He says it's in Nicholson's best interests not to play.
Bryn Renner out for season North Carolina quarterback Bryn Renner needs surgery on his left shoulder and is out for the season, the school announced Tuesday. Renner, a fifth-year senior, will have surgery Wednesday to repair a detached labrum and fracture in his non-throwing shoulder. He was injured during a scramble late in the third quarter of a 27-19 win over NC State on Saturday but returned to play in the fourth quarter. He finished 15-of-22 passing for 124 yards.
Jameis Winston, Florida State overwhelm Wake Forest No. 2 Florida State finally discovered a defense that can cool off Jameis Winston and the Seminoles' high-powered offense. Its own. Florida State tied a school record with six interceptions, returned turnovers for touchdowns on consecutive plays and gave the offense short fields throughout a 59-3 rout of Wake Forest on Saturday that clinched a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game.
Trey Edmunds, Virginia Tech cruise past No. 11 Miami A fumbled punt return. A fumbled kickoff return. A punting miscue. Trey Edmunds and Virginia Tech cashed in on each of those massive Miami blunders, and all of a sudden, the Hokies very much look like a team capable of winning yet another Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division title. Edmunds ran for four touchdowns, the first three of them set up by Miami mistakes, and Virginia Tech knocked off the No. 11 Hurricanes 42-24 on Saturday night, handing Miami its second straight loss.
James Conner, Pittsburgh rally to upset No. 23 Notre Dame Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly knew his team's margin for error remained thin even as the No. 23 Fighting Irish put together a four-game winning streak to build momentum for an outside shot at a Bowl Championship Series berth. Two Tommy Rees passes proved just how narrow it had become. Rees threw a pair of fourth-quarter interceptions to Pittsburgh's Ray Vinopal, allowing the Panthers to rally for a 28-21 victory on Saturday night and quash any notion the Irish (7-3) had of earning a BCS bid for the second straight year.
Harrison Jackson still in hospital Boston College wideout Harrison Jackson remained in a Texas hospital Monday after collapsing and having trouble breathing on his way to the sideline following a big hit against New Mexico State on Saturday, according to coach Steve Addazio. Read more http://espn.go.com/boston/college-f...-boston-college-eagles-remains-texas-hospital
Jacob Coker out indefinitely for FSU Florida State backup quarterback Jacob Coker will have surgery to repair meniscus damage in his knee, sidelining the sophomore indefinitely, coach Jimbo Fisher announced Monday. Coker was injured in the second half of Florida State's 59-3 win over Wake Forest. It was a non-contact injury, Fisher said, and Coker is expected to have surgery Tuesday. A timetable for his return will be determined after the extent of the damage is evaluated during the procedure. "It could be a week, two weeks," Fisher said. "We'll have to wait until they get in there, because it could be five or six." Read more http://espn.go.com/college-football...state-seminoles-backup-qb-jacob-coker-surgery
