How college football is trying to answer its biggest return-to-play questions
As players across the country continue to test positive for the coronavirus, can college football really expect a return to normal for the 2020 season?
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Most important 2020 game for each Top 25 college football team
It's anyone's guess whether the college football season will stick to its script, but if it does, here are the most important games for each of the Top 25 teams.
Clemson football: 14 more positive tests; 37 total
Clemson announced Friday that 14 football players tested positive for the coronavirus over the past week after 23 tested positive earlier this month.
Most unheralded star for each Top 25 college football team
These players from college football's Top 25 teams have gone largely under the radar, but that could change this season.
What do Clemson's positive tests mean for a CFB return? (1:35)
Source: 23 Clemson football players now positive
Clemson announced 28 new positive tests for COVID-19 on Friday, and a source told ESPN's David Hale that 21 football players were among the new cases. Two football players also tested positive in the initial round of testing.
Clemson football has 21 more positive coronavirus tests (0:58)
ACC Atlantic season preview: Clemson's dominance will continue, but who else will make noise?
Clemson has dominated the Atlantic Division, and the ACC at large, recently, and the Tigers will most likely continue that dominance in 2020. Florida State and Louisville should be competitive, but it will be hard for anyone to compete with Clemson.
The most-hyped college football recruits for each top-25 team
Trevor Lawrence, Dylan Moses and Matt Barkley are among the college football recruits who entered their freshman seasons with high expectations.
CFB Pod: Mike Locksley on empowering young men, second chances, "Late Night With Locks"
Maryland head coach Mike Locksley joins Kevin Negandhi to discuss empowering the young men on his team, getting a second chance at head coaching, health protocols on campus, being transparent with recruits and the latest with Taulia Tagovailoa's waiver (18:33). Plus, Adam Rittenberg and Kevin get into players speaking their minds publicly, Mike Gundy's relationships at Oklahoma State and if coaches will continue to take players seriously as the season gets closer (1:23).
What you need to know about college football's plan to return from coronavirus lockdown
The NCAA's Division I Council on Wednesday approved a six-week practice plan for college football to return in late August. We break down what the plan means for players, staffs, schools and fans.
Most exciting player for each Top 25 college football team
A new season, a new roster rife with talent. But who's the most exciting player on each team? Here's a look at what our experts think.
CFB Pod: Dan Mullen on being apart from his team, players finding their voices
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast talking about the college football players finding their voices and how it's playing out in places like Iowa and Clemson. Then, Florida head coach Dan Mullen joins the guys to discuss being apart from his team, the message to his team amidst the pandemic and protests following George Floyd's death, and what to expect from the Gators in the fall (12:49). Later, Paul Finebaum on why football coaches need greater accountability and refusing to walk back his comments that Nick Saban's window is closing (34:04).
ACC preview: Can Clemson reach a new level of dominance? (3:14)
Swinney, Clemson football players take stand for racial justice (1:55)
Clemson football players lead march on campus
RB Darien Rencher, LB Mike Jones Jr., WR Cornell Powell and QB Trevor Lawrence led a march on campus on Saturday in support of equality.
Swinney pushes for change in peaceful protest at Clemson (1:51)
Clemson says 3 players tested positive for virus
Three Clemson student-athletes -- two football players and a men's basketball player -- have tested positive for the coronavirus, the school reported Friday.
Clemson board votes to follow ex-stars' request
The Clemson board of trustees voted to change the name of its honors college after former players Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins urged the school to remove the reference to John C. Calhoun, the former vice president and slavery advocate.
Trevor Lawrence among Clemson players to support Swinney (0:49)
Cameron Wolfe ESPN Staff Writer
Christian Wilkins on racism questions around Dabo Swinney: "I know his heart and I know he's a great coach. He's passionate about developing young men on and off the field. Granted, he might not have said all of the right things. He might have done some things that people disagree with and that maybe I disagree with. But that just shows where someone like me could really be a help..to continue to help him and educate him, and continue to have those conversations with him about things going on."
Current, former Clemson players defend Dabo
Current and former Clemson football players have come to the defense of coach Dabo Swinney, who has drawn criticism for not firing assistant Danny Pearman after he used a racial slur during practice in 2017.
Clemson's Lawrence, teammates to lead protest
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and three teammates will lead a protest on campus Saturday.
Dabo Swinney defends himself and Clemson amid criticism (2:07)
Hopkins, Watson call for name change at Clemson
Former Clemson stars DeAndre Hopkins and Deshaun Watson tweeted their support for a petition to rename the school's Calhoun Honors College. Hopkins said the slave owner's influence is why he doesn't mention Clemson's name when introduced before NFL games.
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2019 ACC Standings
| ATLANTIC | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson | 8-0 | 14-1 |
| Louisville | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Wake Forest | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Florida State | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Boston College | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Syracuse | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| NC State | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| COASTAL | CONF | OVR |
| Virginia | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| Virginia Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Miami | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Pittsburgh | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| North Carolina | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Duke | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards288.323rd
Rushing Yards240.413th
Points For43.926th
Points Against10.6130th
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr. | OLB | Committed | 90 |
| Will Shipley | RB | Committed | 88 |
| Beaux Collins | WR | Committed | 86 |
| Jake Briningstool | TE-Y | Committed | 86 |
| Cade Denhoff | DE | Committed | 85 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | I. Simmons | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2018 | C. Ferrell | Ted Hendricks Award |
| 2018 | C. Wilkins | Campbell Trophy |
| 2017 | T. Elliott | Frank Broyles Award |
| 2016 | D. Watson | Davey O'Brien Award |