Nov 21, 2009; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers tight end Michael Palmer (86) dumps Gatorade on head coach Dabo Swinney in the final moments...

No. 23 Clemson rides Spiller to berth in ACC championship game

C.J. Spiller scored a touchdown Saturday in his final game at Death Valley and No. 18 Clemson beat Virginia 34-21 on the day the Tigers wrapped up their first trip to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game.

Original Caption: November 21, 2009; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Jamie Harper (8) is brought down during the first quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers...

Original Caption: November 21, 2009; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Jamie Harper (8) is brought down during the first quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers...

Nov 14, 2009; Raleigh, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Kyle Parker (11) throws the ball against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the first...

...Coach Ralph Friedgen during the University of Maryland Terrapins 24-21 upset win over the visiting Clemson Tigers at Byrd Stadium in College Park, Maryland

Patterson defends non-BCS schools

...s non-conference schedule. "Through the years, we've played Texas, Oklahoma. This year we went to Clemson, which is a hard place to play," said Patterson on his weekly conference call Tuesday afternoon. "I...

CLEMSON, SC - OCTOBER 17: C.J. Spiller #28 of the Clemson Tigers looks for running room during first half action against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Memorial...

Which team is best in Texas and Ohio? Not an easy choice

Deep In The Heart By Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com Having seen No. 3 Texas and No. 4 TCU win in similar fashion 90 miles apart on Saturday, duty demands that ...

Spiller records a TD passing, rushing and receiving in Clemson's win

C.J. Spiller helped Clemson defeat North Carolina State 43-23 on Saturday.

McCoy adds to Heisman resume?

...impressive because Texas ran the ball well and McCoy only played three quarters. Another Heisman Trophy hopeful, Clemson's C.J. Spiller, played at the same time. Spiller had a touchdown three different ways -- rushing...

...the spot during a timeout in the second half in their 40-24 loss to the Clemson Tigers

Living memorials for those who served

The teams come and the games go, but the reminders are forever at the college football stadiums constructed as living memorials to those who served the nation.

Growing pains taught QB how to lead

TCU's secret weapon is also its leader, and QB Andy Dalton embraces that role.

...SEPTEMBER 26: Andy Dalton #14 of the TCU Horned Frogs drops back to pass against the Clemson Tigers during their game at Memorial Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by...