STEVE REED
Georgia running back James Cook (4) is tackled by Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr., bottom right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Defensive gem lifts No. 5 Georgia past No. 3 Clemson, 10-3

By Steve Reed Sep. 04, 2021 11:23 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart knew his defense was super

Charlotte offensive lineman T.J. Moore (75) blocks Duke linebacker Shaka Heyward (42) during an NCAA college football game on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Charlotte tops Duke 31-28 for 1st win over Power 5 team

By Steve Reed Sep. 03, 2021 11:09 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte 49ers coach Will Healy propped his son Eli up

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks with players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. Swinney, the coach of No. 3 Clemson, faces No. 5 Georgia in the season-opener in Charlotte, N.C. (Josh Morgan/Pool Photo via AP, File)
No 3 Clemson kicks off Uiagalelei era vs No 5 Georgia

By Steve Reed Sep. 02, 2021 10:52 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Clemson sophomore quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei finally

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 1977, file photo, Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden is carried on the shoulders of defensive end Willie Jones (88) and nose guard Ron Simmons (50) after the team defeated Florida 37-9 in a college football game in Gainesville, Fla. Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who built Florida State into an unprecedented college football dynasty, has died. He was 91. Bobby's son, Terry, confirmed to The Associated Press that his father died at home in Tallahassee, Fla., surrounded by family early Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/File)
Bobby Bowden, led Florida State football dynasty, dies at 91

By Steve Reed Aug. 08, 2021 01:08 PM EDT
Bobby Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who built Florida State into an

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2018, file photo, former Florida State NCAA college football head coach Bobby Bowden smiles at a Rotary Club luncheon in Omaha, Neb. The legendary college football coach announced Wednesday, July 21, 2021, that he has been diagnosed with a terminal medical condition. The Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Exuding charm and wit, Bowden led Florida State to two national championships and a record of 315-98-4 during his 34 seasons with the Seminoles. In all, Bowden had 377 wins during his 40 years in major college coaching. He was 91 years old. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Bowden remembered as coaching legend on and off the field

By Steve Reed Aug. 08, 2021 09:13 AM EDT
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney called Bobby Bowden a “model” that other college

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 1983, file photo, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden is carried off the field by his team after they defeated North Carolina 28-3 in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who built Florida State into an unprecedented college football dynasty, has died. He was 91. Bobby's son, Terry, confirmed to The Associated Press that his father died at home in Tallahassee, Fla., surrounded by family early Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Joe Holloway Jr., File)
Bobby Bowden, folksy coach of Florida St dynasty, dies at 91

By Steve Reed Aug. 08, 2021 07:04 AM EDT
Bobby Bowden did it all. Not only did he put Florida State

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
FSU's Milton ready to return 2 years after gruesome injury

By Steve Reed Jul. 22, 2021 01:52 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) — Florida State transfer McKenzie Milton said he feels

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2018, file photo, former Florida State NCAA college football head coach Bobby Bowden smiles at a Rotary Club luncheon in Omaha, Neb. The legendary college football coach announced Wednesday, July 21, 2021, that he has been diagnosed with a terminal medical condition. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Hall of Famer Bobby Bowden has terminal medical condition

By Steve Reed Jul. 21, 2021 04:25 PM EDT
Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden announced Wednesday he has

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi answers a question during the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
New ACC commissioner wants Notre Dame as football member

By Steve Reed Jul. 21, 2021 04:05 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — New Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier celebrates after scoring against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half in an NBA basketball game on Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Rozier, Hornets snap 4-game skid, beat Blazers 109-101

By Steve Reed Apr. 18, 2021 09:44 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Terry Rozier told coach James Borrego before Sunday

Wake Forest wide receiver Donavon Greene, right, is unable to catch a deep pass as Wisconsin cornerback Deron Harrell, left, defends during the second quarter of the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (Jeff Siner/The News & Observer via AP)
Ball drop: Wisconsin wins Duke's Mayo Bowl, breaks trophy

By Steve Reed Dec. 30, 2020 04:00 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Wisconsin Badgers captured the Duke's Mayo Bowl and

Wisconsin players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe after they defeated Minnesota in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin's Mertz looks to get back on track vs Wake Forest

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2020 11:17 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Graham Mertz will look to cement his grasp on Wisconsin

Clemson defensive end K.J. Henry celebrates after sacking Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (Jeff Siner/The News & Observer via AP)
Lawrence, No. 4 Clemson rout No. 2 Notre Dame for ACC title

By Steve Reed Dec. 19, 2020 07:40 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — After a heartbreaking 47-40 double-overtime loss to

FILE - Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) fends off Clemson Tigers safety Nolan Turner (24) on his way to a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., in this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat the Clemson Tigers in a thrilling 47-40 shootout earlier this season. The big question now is if they can do it again. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP, File)
With Lawrence back Clemson-Notre Dame meet for ACC title

By Steve Reed Dec. 18, 2020 02:39 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The stage is set for a marquee Top 25 showdown in the

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney signals to his players during the second quarter against Notre Dame in an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat the Clemson Tigers in a thrilling 47-40 shootout earlier this season. The big question now is if they can do it again. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Kelly, Swinney express concern about no families at playoffs

By Steve Reed Dec. 18, 2020 01:59 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly and Clemson’s Dabo Swinney both

No. 20 La-Lafayette looks for first win vs Appalachian St

By Steve Reed Dec. 03, 2020 02:52 PM EST
The 20th-ranked Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have already secured a spot

Clemson running back Travis Etienne, left, is taken down by Wake Forest's Ja'Sir Taylor after a long run in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson dominate Wake Forest again, 37-13

By Steve Reed Sep. 12, 2020 11:21 PM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence threw for 351 yards and combined for

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks to pass against LSU during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. The top-ranked Tigers are 29-1 over the past two seasons and have won five straight ACC championships. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson begin another title chase

By Steve Reed Sep. 10, 2020 11:20 AM EDT
Trevor Lawrence has only lost one game since taking over as Clemson’s starting

Duke's Mayonnaise new sponsor of Charlotte football games

By Steve Reed Jun. 18, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Duke’s Mayonnaise is the new title sponsor of the

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) runs for a touchdown during the first half of the NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Versatile Bowden leads Kentucky against Va Tech in Belk Bowl

By Steve Reed Dec. 30, 2019 04:04 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It's rare when a team starts a quarterback in a bowl