KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Barry Odom had every reason to believe Missouri’s football program was finally on the right track.

The Tigers were coming off their second consecutive bowl appearance. He had just signed a contract extension to remain coach through 2024. Clemson quarterback Kelly ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The choice was clear for Clemson coach Dabo Swinney last September— freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence deserved to start over well-liked, well-respected senior Kelly Bryant.

It’s a move that could’ve led to dissension, in-fighting and a divided locker room. ...

DALLAS (AP) — Clemson and Notre Dame weren’t even a month into this season when they made unexpected quarterback switches while undefeated with seniors who had won a lot of games.

Neither of those senior starters was even injured, but the Tigers and Fighting Irish decided to make early ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been poised and in control, artfully becoming a pivotal cog in the second-ranked Tigers’ latest championship run.

Lawrence, the long-haired, 6-foot-6 freshman , ...

Trevor Lawrence has yet to play a full game for No. 4 Clemson. The Tigers hope the only reason their freshman quarterback won’t finish this one is because it’s another blowout of Wake Forest.

Lawrence is expected to make his second start Saturday when Clemson (5-0, 2-0 Atlantic Coast ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson would like nothing more than a drama-free week heading into its matchup with Wake Forest.

“We’ve been waiting for a normal week for a while,” co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott said Monday.

The fourth-ranked Tigers may have to wait a little ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson proved again that it has the resolve to maintain its hold on the Atlantic Coast Conference. And the depth.

Quarterback Chase Brice, who went from third-stringer to comeback kid in a week, helped the Tigers rally to beat Syracuse on Saturday.

The Tigers ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson has left no doubt about who their starting quarterback is this week. The third-ranked Tigers also have far fewer options behind center.

The Tigers (4-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) will cap off a drama-filled week Saturday when they face Syracuse (4-0, 1-0). ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Youth is being served in the Atlantic Coast Conference — and it’s a trend that’s surely to continue.

Throughout the league, teams are counting on highly regarded, talented playmakers to take charge, no matter how little experience they have.

“More teams are ...

Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant feels he didn’t get a fair shot to keep his job and has decided to transfer after highly touted freshman Trevor Lawrence was named the starter for the third-ranked Tigers.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced the senior’s intention to transfer Wednesday, ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Freshman Trevor Lawrence is the new starting quarterback for third-ranked Clemson, replacing senior Kelly Bryant. — for now.

The move doesn’t mean Bryant is being benched, or won’t regain the starting spot. Though Clemson coach Dabo Swinney isn’t saying much about the ...

ATLANTA (AP) — With plenty of family and friends cheering him on, Trevor Lawrence certainly played like a starting quarterback.

Now, the Clemson Tigers have to decide if it’s time to push the talented freshman to the top of the depth chart.

Lawrence claimed a leading role in ...

ATLANTA (AP) — No. 3 Clemson has yet to turn in a thoroughly dominating performance.

Don’t blame it on the quarterback shuffle.

The Tigers (3-0) remain committed to playing both incumbent starter Kelly Bryant and highly rated freshman Trevor Lawrence as they head into Saturday’s ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson starting quarterback Kelly Bryant did not return to the sideline after halftime during Saturday’s game against Georgia Southern.

Bryant fell hard in the second quarter and freshman Trevor Lawrence came in to complete a scoring drive.

Bryant returned to ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson’s Kelly Bryant understands leading the second-ranked Tigers to victory at Texas A&M with a big second-half performance won’t end his team’s two-quarterback system or satisfy those who doubt he’s the championship answer for the program.

He’s simply happy he ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Time after time, No. 2 Clemson missed opportunities to close out Texas A&M.

In the end, the Tigers stepped up and made the one play they had to make to secure the thrilling win.

Kelly Bryant threw for 205 yards and a touchdown and ran for another ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — No. 2 Clemson will employ two quarterbacks when the Tigers visit a Texas A&M team on Saturday night that settled its quarterback question in Week 1.

Coach Dabo Swinney said this week that both Kelly Bryant and freshman Trevor Lawrence will play after both ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Calmly and clearly, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney shared how once more the second-ranked Tigers will use both senior Kelly Bryant and freshman Trevor Lawrence at quarterback at Texas A&M this week.

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — One game against an overwhelmed opponent isn’t enough to push the highly touted freshman quarterback at Clemson past the veteran starter.

Freshman Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes and scored on all five of his drives to help No. 2 Clemson beat Football ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Forget Clemson’s front four of potential NFL draft picks or its talented group of young wide receivers. The loudest cheers at Death Valley in Saturday’s opener might be for the second-ranked Tigers backup quarterback.

Many who follow Clemson have awaited the chance to ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Veteran Kelly Bryant is Clemson’s starting quarterback, holding off promising freshman Trevor Lawrence.

The second-ranked Tigers open the season Saturday at home against Furman. The team released its first depth chart Monday with Bryant on top in the closely watched ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — For those expecting clarity on Clemson’s quarterback question after the Tigers’ first scrimmage, forget it. Incumbent Kelly Bryant and newcomer Trevor Lawrence both played strongly Saturday in a big showing for Clemson’s offense.

“I tell everybody, I’d hate to be ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Most seasons, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney feels excited about his Tigers’ chances. He’s got more reasons than ever with his latest group.

Clemson opened practice Friday with 57 juniors or seniors, the most Swinney has ever had. They include four potential first-round ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference’s Atlantic Division has more questions than answers when it comes to the quarterback position this season.

While North Carolina State, Syracuse and Boston College appear set under center, the four other teams still have things to figure ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on the Atlantic Coast Conference’s preseason media days (all times local):

3:50 p.m.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney hasn’t decided on his quarterback for the Sept. 1 season opener against Furman.

Swinney says Kelly Bryant has earned the right to go ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is not concerned about his quarterback spot, even though the once-loaded depth at the position has been cut in half.

When the Tigers ended last season, the Atlantic Coast Conference champions appeared more than set behind center

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — This spring was a busy one around the Atlantic Coast Conference — especially for the returning quarterbacks who won division titles last season.

In a conference in which its only new head coach wasted no time getting comfortable in his new position and Louisville ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant, replacing Deshaun Watson was never going to be easy.

Watson went down as one of the best college quarterbacks ever; his successor isn’t there yet.

Bryant played well enough to get Clemson to a third straight College Football ...

The Latest on the College Football Playoff semifinals (all times EST):

12:20 a.m.

It’s an all-SEC showdown for the national championship.

Jalen Hurts threw two touchdown passes to help Alabama defeat Clemson 24-6 in the Sugar Bowl semifinal. Alabama will face Southeastern ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Deshaun Watson has moved on to the NFL.

That sigh of relief you hear is from Alabama.

Watson lit up the Crimson Tide’s stellar defense in the last two national championship games, but Kelly Bryant will be lining up at quarterback for Clemson in Monday night’s Sugar ...

Jalen Hurts never has to look far for a reminder of the national championship game loss to Clemson.

No. 4 Alabama’s quarterback only needs to turn on his phone, which sports a photo of him walking off the field afterward.

“As many times as I open up my phone, I don’t look at it like, ...

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson might be making its third trip to the College Football Playoffs, but not all the Tigers have big game experience.

Almost the entire offensive line and key members of the nation’s second best scoring defense started last season when the Tigers (12-1, No. 1 CFP) ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Lamar Jackson has looked even better than last year, when his performance was good enough to make him the youngest player to ever win the Heisman Trophy.

This year, the junior quarterback has posted remarkably similar, eye-opening statistics but the attention has ...