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Lawrence, Ridley and defense help Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7 in London

Calvin Ridley caught a touchdown pass against his old team and Darious Williams returned an interception for a 61-yard score and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-7 at Wembley Stadium.

Pro Picks: Lions get another win in Lambeau after ending Aaron Rodgers' career with the Packers

The Detroit Lions are going back to Lambeau Field for the first time since ending Aaron Rodgers’ career in Green Bay.

Chiefs overcome mistakes to beat Jaguars 17-9, Kansas City's 3rd win vs Jacksonville in 10 months

Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, including one to returning star Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs overcame three early turnovers to beat Jacksonville 17-9 for their third victory against the Jaguars in 10 months.

Jaguars' Calvin Ridley insists he won't be rusty after nearly 2 years away from NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley insists he won't be rusty in the season opener despite being away from the NFL for nearly two years.

Vic Fangio continues building Dolphins defense

The Miami Dolphins defense will have a new look this season.

NFL draft back to being all about QBs at the top

Quarterbacks are back on top in the NFL draft.

Jags' Ridley thinks he could be better after lengthy layoff

Recently reinstated receiver Calvin Ridley watched every snap Jacksonville took last season “10 or 12 times” while wrapping up his yearlong suspension for violating the NFL’s gambling policy.

Chiefs, led by hobbled Mahomes, beat Jags 27-20 in playoffs

Patrick Mahomes threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 27-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars and a place in their fifth straight AFC title game.

No Brady or Rodgers, no problem for NFL in divisional round

For the first time in 13 years, neither Tom Brady nor Aaron Rodgers reached the divisional round of the playoffs.

Purdy, Lawrence, Jones have memorable playoff debuts

A trio of playoff quarterback newcomers provided some memorable playoff moments.

Herbert, Staley ponder what went wrong in collapse at Jags

Justin Herbert sat in silence at his locker for roughly 15 minutes and stared into the distance.

Lawrence rallies Jaguars from 27 down to beat Chargers 31-30

Trevor Lawrence followed four interceptions with four touchdown passes — one of the most improbable turnarounds in NFL postseason history — and rallied the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 31-30 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Jags QB Lawrence makes playoff history with 4 1st-half picks

Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence became the third quarterback in the Super Bowl era to throw four interceptions in the first half of a playoff game.

Jags return fumble for TD, beat Titans for AFC South title

The Jacksonville Jaguars are AFC South champions for the first time in five years.

Lawrence, Jaguars continue playoff push, outclass Jets 19-3

Trevor Lawrence leaped for a touchdown and the Jacksonville Jaguars continued their push toward the playoffs with their third straight victory, 19-3 over an embarrassed Zach Wilson and the New York Jets on a rainy, windy night.

Jaguars, Jets kick off Week 16 still in the playoff chase

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars face Zach Wilson and the New York Jets in Week 16 for the second straight season.

Jaguars intercept Prescott, stun Cowboys 40-34 in OT

Rayshawn Jenkins intercepted Dak Prescott’s tipped pass and returned it 52 yards for a touchdown that gave the Jacksonville Jaguars a 40-34 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in overtime.

Cowboys star LB Parsons stokes Eagles rivalry a week early

Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons isn't wasting time getting people talking about the Philadelphia rivalry again.

Jaguars' Lawrence sits out practice with sprained big toe

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence won’t practice Wednesday because of a sprained big toe on his left foot.

Jags edge Ravens 28-27 on 2-pointer, Tucker's 67-yard miss

The Jacksonville Jaguars held on to beat the Baltimore Ravens 28-27 on Sunday when Justin Tucker missed a 67-yard field goal try on the last play.

Former NFL players finding success as current NFL coaches

Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel played 14 seasons as an NFL linebacker.

Broncos beat Jaguars 21-17 in London to snap losing streak

Latavius Murray scored on a 2-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to help the Denver Broncos snap a four-game losing streak by beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-17 at Wembley Stadium.

QB Klubnik leads No. 5 Clemson to 27-21 win vs. No. 14 'Cuse

Will Shipley scored twice and freshman quarterback Cade Klubnik rallied No. 5 Clemson to a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns in a 27-21 victory over No. 14 Syracuse.

Undefeated Eagles spoil Pederson's return, top Jaguars 29-21

Miles Sanders ran for 134 yards and two touchdowns, Jalen Hurts threw for 204 yards and ran for a score and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 29-21.

Heralded 2021 QB class looks for more success in year 2

The performance didn’t come close to matching the hype for the 2021 quarterback class.

Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11

Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pederson’s first game with the Jaguars.

Time to heal: Jaguars still recovering from Urban Meyer era

The Jacksonville Jaguars are still “healing” from one of the most tumultuous coaching tenures in NFL history.

Defense 1st, then offense, with receivers a focal point

In an NFL draft focused early on stoppers, it was the goers — wide receivers — who stole the spotlight Thursday night.

Jags take 'athletic freak' Walker with top pick in NFL draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars chose Georgia pass rusher Travon Walker with the top pick in the NFL draft.

Jaguars trying to become 1st to nail back-to-back top picks

Jacksonville is the fourth franchise in the modern NFL era with the top draft pick in consecutive years.

Dearth of premier passers in draft had QB carousel spinning

This year's quarterback class isn't as heralded as last year's or even next year's.

NFL combine will help clear up battle to be No. 1 draft pick

Kayvon Thibodeaux looked like a lock to be this year’s top NFL draft pick until Aidan Hutchinson played his way into the conversation.

Jaguars tweaking power structure after hiring Doug Pederson

Doug Pederson won’t have the power Urban Meyer had with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Onetime Clemson QB Johnson transferring back to Tigers

Onetime Clemson quarterback Hunter Johnson is returning to the Tigers for his final season of college football.

Jags clown Colts 26-11, keep Indy from making playoffs

The Indianapolis Colts badly botched a chance to secure an AFC wild-card spot by losing at Jacksonville 26-11 in the clown game.

Lawrence, McCaffrey, Jones headline 2021 All-Absent Team

Every year, players in every NFL city fail to meet expectations.

Lawrence on Jaguars drama: You can't always be in headlines

Trevor Lawrence has never experienced this much drama in a football season.

Khan won't act 'helter-skelter' when deciding Meyer's fate

Don’t expect Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan to be impulsive when deciding coach Urban Meyer’s fate.

LA Rams snap 3-game skid, roll over Jacksonville 37-7

The Los Angeles Rams snapped their three-game losing streak with a 37-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jags get better Josh Allen in this meeting, beat Bills 9-6

Jacksonville had the better Josh Allen on this Sunday, with the standout linebacker intercepting a pass, making a sack and recovering a fumble in a 9-6 upset of the Buffalo Bills.

Jags end 20-game skid with 53-yard FG to beat Dolphins 23-20

Jags end 20-game skid with 53-yard FG to beat Dolphins 23-20

The Jacksonville Jaguars have ended their 20-game losing streak.

Jaguars coach Meyer promises not to miss another team flight

Jaguars coach Meyer promises not to miss another team flight

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer has promised to not miss another team flight.

McPherson makes FG as time expires, Bengals beat Jags 24-21

McPherson makes FG as time expires, Bengals beat Jags 24-21

Evan McPherson kicked a 35-yard field goal as time ran out to give the Cincinnati Bengals a 24-21 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night, spoiling Urban Meyer’s Ohio return.

ACC race looks wide open amid No. 25 Clemson's struggles

ACC race looks wide open amid No. 25 Clemson's struggles

The race for the Atlantic Coast Conference football championship hasn't looked this wide open in the better part of a decade.

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson falls during frenetic afternoon

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson falls during frenetic afternoon

For about 45 minutes late Saturday afternoon, college football was on overload.

No. 6 Clemson uses goal-line stand to hold off Georgia Tech

No. 6 Clemson uses goal-line stand to hold off Georgia Tech

Will Shipley ran for two touchdowns and No. 6 Clemson survived a wild finish to escape Georgia Tech with a 14-8 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night.

Taylor helps Texans down Lawrence, mistake-prone Jags 37-21

Taylor helps Texans down Lawrence, mistake-prone Jags 37-21

Tyrod Taylor threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns filling in for Deshaun Watson to lead the Houston Texans to a 37-21 win over Trevor Lawrence and the mistake-prone Jacksonville Jaguars.

Defensive gem lifts No. 5 Georgia past No. 3 Clemson, 10-3

Defensive gem lifts No. 5 Georgia past No. 3 Clemson, 10-3

Christopher Smith returned an interception 74 yards for a touchdown and No. 5 Georgia turned in a defensive effort for the ages, toppling third-ranked Clemson 10-3 on Saturday in the opener for both teams.

Week 1 Preview: Top-five matchup and Tide's new quarterback

Week 1 Preview: Top-five matchup and Tide's new quarterback

No team has lost its opening game and reached the Bowl Championship Series title game of the College Football Playoff.

Jaguars have college feel amid Meyer's methods, missteps

Jaguars have college feel amid Meyer's methods, missteps

Urban Meyer's first NFL season is also his first taste of real football since the end of the 2018 season.

Fresh arms: Playoff teams all featuring new starting QBs

Fresh arms: Playoff teams all featuring new starting QBs

New quarterbacks are leading last year's College Football Playoff teams.

Jaguars trade QB Gardner Minshew to Eagles for 2022 pick

Jaguars trade QB Gardner Minshew to Eagles for 2022 pick

Minshew Mania is on the move.

Surprise, surprise: Jaguars make Trevor Lawrence starting QB

Surprise, surprise: Jaguars make Trevor Lawrence starting QB

Trevor Lawrence will start Jacksonville’s season opener at Houston on Sept. 12.

Jags RB Travis Etienne out for season following foot injury

Jags RB Travis Etienne out for season following foot injury

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne is out for the season after injuring his left foot in Monday’s preseason loss at New Orleans.

Winston TDs highlight Saints' 23-21 preseason win over Jags

Winston TDs highlight Saints' 23-21 preseason win over Jags

Jameis Winston passed for touchdowns of 43 and 29 yards to Marquez Callaway, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-21 in a preseason game.

Rookie QBs had impressive debuts, fueling more hype

Rookie QBs had impressive debuts, fueling more hype

Justin Fields outshined his fellow first-round quarterbacks in their preseason openers.

Lawrence debuts with sack, fumble, preseason loss to Browns

Lawrence debuts with sack, fumble, preseason loss to Browns

Trevor Lawrence’s professional debut opened with a sack and a fumble, hardly ideal but not too concerning for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jags' Lawrence gets 'plus, plus' grades, 'real stuff' next

Jags' Lawrence gets 'plus, plus' grades, 'real stuff' next

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence had an impressive opening week of training camp.

NFL faces playbook full of questions as training camps open

NFL faces playbook full of questions as training camps open

From players getting COVID-19 vaccinations to relaxed coronavirus protocols to lineup issues, particularly at quarterback, the NFL faces a multitude of questions as training camps open.

Howell, King headline ACC’s wealth of returning QB talent

Howell, King headline ACC’s wealth of returning QB talent

North Carolina's Sam Howell is a Heisman Trophy candidate and the headliner of the Atlantic Coast Conference's class of experienced returning quarterbacks.

AP Top 25 Podcast: New-look Clemson tries to stay atop ACC

AP Top 25 Podcast: New-look Clemson tries to stay atop ACC

The post-Trevor Lawrence era begins at Clemson with the Tigers still the prohibitive favorites to win the Atlantic Coast Conference for a seventh consecutive season.

QB Trevor Lawrence signs $36.8M rookie contract with Jags

QB Trevor Lawrence signs $36.8M rookie contract with Jags

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback and No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence signed his four-year rookie contract Monday.

Jags taking 'cautious' approach with Lawrence's hamstring

Jags taking 'cautious' approach with Lawrence's hamstring

The Jacksonville Jaguars expect quarterback Trevor Lawrence to be fully cleared to practice by training camp next month.

Jaguars hold out QB Lawrence because of hamstring tightness

Jaguars hold out QB Lawrence because of hamstring tightness

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was held out of parts of practice Tuesday because of tightness in his left hamstring.

Lawrence says Tebow is "a guy you want to be around"

Lawrence says Tebow is "a guy you want to be around"

Trevor Lawrence is excited to have Tim Tebow as a teammate.

Brady-Prescott kicks off NFL season plus a return to London

Brady-Prescott kicks off NFL season plus a return to London

The NFL is returning to London in October and Tom Brady begins his pursuit of an eighth Super Bowl title against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys when Tampa Bay hosts the league’s annual kickoff game on Sept. 9.

Reunion Tour: College teammates getting back together in NFL

Reunion Tour: College teammates getting back together in NFL

Six NFL teams used the draft to reunite college teammates.

Lower-round QBs face long odds to make it in NFL

Lower-round QBs face long odds to make it in NFL

History dictates that it’s likely at least a couple of the five first-round quarterbacks won’t fulfill the hopes of the teams that drafted them.

Betting millions on QBs who can turn clubs around on a dime

Betting millions on QBs who can turn clubs around on a dime

Following the highest-scoring season in league history, the NFL draft proved its clubs are more committed than ever to keep lighting up the scoreboard.

NFL draft: No suspense as 3 QBs dominate early picks

NFL draft: No suspense as 3 QBs dominate early picks

Quarterbacks and just about anyone from national champion Alabama headlined the NFL draft.

NFL Draft: Players selected in the first round

NFL Draft: Players selected in the first round

Quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence of Clemson and Zac Wilson of BYU were the first two players off the board, as expected, in the NFL Draft.

Jaguars open NFL draft, Meyer era by drafting Lawrence

Jaguars open NFL draft, Meyer era by drafting Lawrence

The Jacksonville Jaguars made the easiest and maybe most significant selection in franchise history when they chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.

Networks realize draft drama without frills sometimes best

Networks realize draft drama without frills sometimes best

Producer Charlie Yook and NFL Network didn’t have their own draft broadcast last year, but he was able to glean a couple of things from last year’s joint effort with ESPN.

Hello, Cleveland: NFL takes 'blended' draft back on road

Hello, Cleveland: NFL takes 'blended' draft back on road

This year's NFL draft will be unlike any other.

Trevor Lawrence adding cryptocurrency to his playbook

Trevor Lawrence adding cryptocurrency to his playbook

Trevor Lawrence, the likely No. 1 overall NFL draft pick, has signed an endorsement deal with cryptocurrency investment app Blockfolio.

Unorthodox offseason means unusual, unpredictable NFL draft

Unorthodox offseason means unusual, unpredictable NFL draft

This year's NFL draft is like none other because teams weren't able to meet face-to-face with the pool of prospects outside the lucky few who got to play in the Senior Bowl after a season that was marked by opt-outs and cancellations.

Jaguars' draft prospects, including Lawrence, lured Meyer

Jaguars' draft prospects, including Lawrence, lured Meyer

Jacksonville’s draft prospects helped lure Urban Meyer out of coaching retirement.

13 players, 5 from Alabama, to attend NFL draft in Cleveland

13 players, 5 from Alabama, to attend NFL draft in Cleveland

Thirteen prospects will attend next week’s NFL draft in person.

Jaguars sign QB Beathard, setting up potential Minshew trade

Jaguars sign QB Beathard, setting up potential Minshew trade

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed former San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, giving them an experienced backup if they trade Gardner Minshew. Beathard signed a two-year contract with Jacksonville on Wednesday, giving the Jaguars an experienced backup if they trade Gardner Minshew. He started 12 games over four years in San Francisco, throwing for 3,469 yards, with 18 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions. That also makes him a potential trade option, especially with the Jaguars looking to rebuild under Meyer and new general manager Trent Baalke.

Despite no combine, NFL releases list of who merited invites

Despite no combine, NFL releases list of who merited invites

The last NFL event not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was the 2020 combine in Indianapolis. A year later, with the 2021 combine canceled, the league has released a list of players who would have merited invitations. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)The last NFL event not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was the 2020 combine in Indianapolis. A year later, with the 2021 combine canceled, the league has released a list of players who would have merited invitations. Cornerbacks got the most invitations with 44, including all-Americans Shaun Wade of Ohio State, and Patrick Surtain of national champion Alabama.

Expected top pick Lawrence throws for Meyer, NFL teams

Expected top pick Lawrence throws for Meyer, NFL teams

FILE - Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes against LSU during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, in this Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence worked out for several NFL personnel including his expected future pro coach, Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars. While 16 NFL teams attended, the 6-foot-6 Lawrence with the cannon arm and flowing air doesn't figure to get past the Jaguars. Lawrence threw for 3,153 yards, 24 touchdowns and five interceptions while missing two games after testing positive for COVID-19 in October. He said he wanted to perform for NFL teams to show he's no different than anyone else applying for a job.

Alabama QB Mac Jones heads into Senior Bowl on gimpy ankle

Alabama QB Mac Jones heads into Senior Bowl on gimpy ankle

The next game he plays is for his NFL draft stock, provided the Alabama quarterback's gimpy left ankle is good to go. Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy said the plan is for Jones to dress out and see how his ankle feels. “Just being in that room, I already learned so much about NFL football,” he said. Mond started 44 games for the Aggies, Ehlinger logged 43 starts for the Longhorns,Mond led the Aggies into College Football Playoffs contention in his final season. I just wanted to come and kind of learn more about NFL football and learn a new playbook, which I thought I did a good job with.

NFL draft early entry list has 3 national title-winning QBs

NFL draft early entry list has 3 national title-winning QBs

Those 128 players, plus three more who inquired about their draft status but didn't need special eligibility, were on the NFL's official list released Friday as available to be drafted after giving up their remaining college eligibility. The 30 players with college eligibility remaining after completing their degree requirements had to notify the NFL of their intentions for the draft. As for those 98 players granted special eligibility without yet finishing their degrees, that was one fewer than last year and the lowest total since 95 in 2017. Players less than four years removed from high school who have not completed a degree need to be granted special entry to the draft by the NFL. Southern California has the most players leaving early for NFL draft eligibility with six.

Meyer believes Jacksonville 'is the place' he can win in NFL

Meyer believes Jacksonville 'is the place' he can win in NFL

(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Urban Meyer first started thinking about the NFL about a decade ago. “I won’t do that.”Here’s a rundown of Meyer’s first news conference with Jacksonville:— Meyer plans to monitor his health, which was instrumental in him walking away from Florida and Ohio State. It’s something I’m going to watch very closely. We did that at Ohio State. Ohio State is home to those guys now.”___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL

Urban Hire: Meyer returns to sidelines with NFL's Jaguars

Urban Hire: Meyer returns to sidelines with NFL's Jaguars

FILE - Ohio State NCAA college football head coach Urban Meyer answers questions during a news conference announcing his retirement in Columbus, Ohio, in this Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, file photo. A person familiar with the search says Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars are working toward finalizing a deal to make him the team's next head coach. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Urban Meyer has won everywhere he’s coached. Meyer agreed to become head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, leaving the broadcast booth and returning to the sidelines after a two-year absence that followed another health scare. "Urban Meyer is who we want and need, a leader, winner and champion who demands excellence and produces results.

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence declaring for NFL draft

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence declaring for NFL draft

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes against Ohio State during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has made it official — he's heading to the NFL. Lawrence, the 6-foot-6 QB with the power arm and flowing hair, released a video on social media Wednesday announcing he was leaving school and declaring for the NFL draft. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney had often called Lawrence the best player in college football, no matter who won awards. On the field, Lawrence finished with 10,098 yards passing with 90 touchdowns and 17 interceptions.

Alabama's Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years

Alabama's Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years

Smith became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 29 seasons Tuesday night, breaking the monopoly quarterbacks have had on the award by beating out three of them. “Just to be one of the very few that played receiver to win the Heisman, it means a lot to me,” Smith said. Smith is the third Alabama player to win the Heisman, all since 2009. 1 receiver, Smith shined. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

Alabama, Ohio State travel different paths to title game

Alabama, Ohio State travel different paths to title game

Ohio State won 49-28. “This team, this program, we persevered through so much,” Ohio State running back Trey Sermon said Monday. In addition to Sarkisian's imminent departure, Alabama has to take care of some Heisman Trophy business while preparing for the matchup with Ohio State. Ohio State (7-0) won that meeting en route to the national title. OHIO STATEOverview: Like many teams, Ohio State faced major obstacles during the pandemic.

Jaguars fire Marrone, owner Khan plans to be more involved

Jaguars fire Marrone, owner Khan plans to be more involved

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. “What's evaded the history of the Jags really has been a franchise quarterback,” Khan said. But Khan gave Marrone another chance to make Jacksonville a playoff contender again. Marrone went 25-44 in four-plus seasons in Jacksonville, including 2-1 in the postseason. Khan kept Marrone in place after firing general manager Dave Caldwell in late November, but ultimately decided on a clean sweep.

Clemson star QB Lawrence sputters in Superdome again

Clemson star QB Lawrence sputters in Superdome again

And with that, Lawrence’s bid to finish an extraordinary college football career with his second national championship in three seasons slipped away. 2 Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl on Friday night. “Obviously they kicked our butt tonight," Lawrence said. Lawrence is one of four finalists, along with Alabama QB Mac Jones, Crimson Tide receiver Davonta Smith and Florida QB Kyle Trask. Still, he'll be remembered as one of the faces of college football — on the field and off — during a tumultuous junior year.

Fields' day: No. 3 Ohio State routs No. 2 Clemson 49-28

Fields' day: No. 3 Ohio State routs No. 2 Clemson 49-28

Ohio State won 49-28. 11, where Clemson coach Dabo Swinney placed Ohio State on his ballot in the final regular-season coaches' poll. Ohio State beat the Crimson Tide in the semifinals on the way to the 2014 national championship. “This performance by this team I hope will go down in Ohio State history as a landmark victory,” Day said. Ohio State did not give details about their absences, but all four had played in the Big Ten championship two weeks ago.

Notre Dame better in Texas, but loses again in semifinals

Notre Dame better in Texas, but loses again in semifinals

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) is sacked by Alabama defensive lineman Byron Young (47) in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)ARLINGTON, Texas – Ian Book had Notre Dame moving with a chance to get within a touchdown of No. Notre Dame beat the Tigers 47-40 in November while Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence was sidelined because of a positive COVID-19 test. “I don’t have a unique problem at Notre Dame,” Kelly said. Everybody can keep saying, you know, Notre Dame is not good enough.

NFL races go down to the wire in AFC South and NFC East

NFL races go down to the wire in AFC South and NFC East

“We win this game, find a way to win, win the division. He's assured of repeating as NFL rushing champ, the first since Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson in 2006-07. Henry has a career-high 1,777 yards rushing and ran for 212 yards in his most recent game against the Texans. Ezekiel Elliott, despite a mediocre performance in 2020, needs 63 yards rushing for 1,000 this season, his fourth such output in five seasons. Baltimore (10-5) at Cincinnati (4-10-1)During their four-game winning streak, the Ravens have averaged 37 points and 233.3 yards rushing per game.

Sugar Bowl features Clemson-Ohio State CFP semifinal rematch

Sugar Bowl features Clemson-Ohio State CFP semifinal rematch

3 Ohio State (6-0, No. ... Clemson beat Ohio State 29-23 in a Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal last season. ... All of Clemson's victories over Ohio State have come in bowl games, including the Orange Bowl at the end of the 2013 season and the 1978 Peach Bowl. ... Clemson is making its third Sugar Bowl appearance and is seeking its first Sugar Bowl win. ... Ohio State is making its sixth Sugar Bowl appearance and has won its last three, including a 42-35 triumph over Alabama in the first CFP semifinal on Jan. 1, 2015.

Tide's DeVonta Smith the 1st WR to win AP Player of the Year

Tide's DeVonta Smith the 1st WR to win AP Player of the Year

DeVonta Smith is The Associated Press college football player of the year, becoming the first wide receiver to win the award since it was established in 1998, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. Jones received nine first-place votes and 67 points as he and Smith became the first teammates to finish 1-2 in the voting for AP player of the year. Smith is also the first Alabama player to win the award. Derrick Henry won the 2015 Heisman for the Tide, but Stanford's Christian McCaffrey was AP player of the year. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

Sacrifice and stress: How players handled season of COVID-19

Sacrifice and stress: How players handled season of COVID-19

Probably go pick up some food," Notre Dame offensive tackle Liam Eichenberg said. 4 Notre Dame had to go a combined 37-2 on the field and keep the virus at bay. Alabama faces Notre Dame in the relocated Rose Bowl at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Notre Dame and Ohio State were more cautious, keeping their players on campus over the recent holiday weekend. Notre Dame had a virus outbreak pause its season for about two weeks in late September.

Alabama's Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans

Alabama's Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans

Lawrence, the likely first pick in the next NFL draft, made AP All-America for the first time in his career. ___The 2020 AP All-America team:FIRST TEAMOffenseQuarterback — Mac Jones, junior, Alabama. Running backs — Najee Harris, senior, Alabama; Breece Hall, sophomore, Iowa State. Guards — Ben Cleveland, senior, Georgia; Tommy Kraemer, senior, Notre Dame. Safeties — Kyle Hamilton, sophomore, Notre Dame; Tykee Smith, sophomore, West Virginia.

Heisman finalists: Tide teammates plus Lawrence and Trask

Heisman finalists: Tide teammates plus Lawrence and Trask

(AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith along with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Florida’s Kyle Trask have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Jones and Smith are the eighth set of teammates to be finalists together since the tradition started in 1982. The Crimson Tide is the second team to have three players in the top five in Heisman voting. In 1946, Army running back Glenn Davis won the Heisman, fellow running back Doc Blanchard finished fourth and quarterback Arnold Tucker was fifth. Iowa State running back Breece Hall was sixth this year, followed by Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts.

A bonus for NFL fans in Week 16: 4 straight days of games

A bonus for NFL fans in Week 16: 4 straight days of games

They do have a sack in an NFL-record 71 straight games and have sacked Philip Rivers 15 times during seven games while he played for the Chargers. Rivers has had two or more TD passes in five straight games. He had career bests of 10 catches for 163 yards last week, and Ridley's seven 100-yard games lead the NFL. The 19 straight seasons without losing both games to a divisional opponent is an NFL record. The Jaguars have allowed at least 24 points in each of those 13 games, an NFL record.

STAT WATCH: Numbers reflect dominance of Alabama, Clemson

STAT WATCH: Numbers reflect dominance of Alabama, Clemson

Both teams flexed their muscles in winning their respective conference championship games. The last time Alabama was held below 35 points came in a 44-16 loss to Clemson in a CFP championship game to cap the 2018 season. Clemson’s 34-10 Atlantic Coast Conference championship game rout of Notre Dame improved Trevor Lawrence's record as a starting quarterback to 34-1. San Jose State and Ball State will face off in the Arizona Bowl on Dec. 31. San Jose State is seeking to complete its first unbeaten season since a 13-0 finish in 1939.

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