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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead-Dec. 30- 1/6

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay Packers beat the New...

Florida State running back Cam Akers (3) runs for a first down against Florida on fourth=and-1 during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida State RB Akers to enter draft, won't play in bowl

Dec. 14, 2019 05:25 PM EST

Florida State interim head coach Odell Haggins watches teams warm up before an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)
Florida State looks to secure bowl-eligibility with win

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 15, 2019 12:05 PM EST

North Carolina coach Mack Brown is consoled by Cam'Ron Kelly as they leave the field following a 38-31 loss to Virginia during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Under pressure: Defenses thriving in sack-happy ACC

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2019 01:27 PM EST

Miami's Bubba Bolden, hurt in celebration, out for season

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 04, 2019 03:13 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — The celebratory hit that Miami safety Bubba Bolden took from a teammate during the win over Florida State was a costly one for the...

Defense, Williams guide Miami to 27-10 win over Florida St.

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 02, 2019 09:33 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Miami's defensive front kept coming. Florida State's offensive line had no answer. Freshman defensive end Gregory...

Williams, defense guide Miami to 27-10 win over Florida St.

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 02, 2019 08:50 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Freshman Jarren Williams threw for a season-best 313 yards and two touchdowns as Miami won its third straight game against Florida...

Florida State fans walk past the statue of former coach Bobby Bowden before an NCAA college football game against Miami in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Williams, defense guide Miami to 27-10 win over Florida St.

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 02, 2019 07:18 PM EDT

Miami head coach Manny Diaz watches from the sideline as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Miami won 16-12. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Much on the line for Miami, Florida State in rivalry game

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 01, 2019 10:20 AM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman celebrates after Wake Forest defeated Florida State 22-20 in an NCAA college football game, in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
NC State-Wake Forest matchup tops ACC's Week 10 schedule

By Joedy Mccreary Oct. 31, 2019 04:00 AM EDT

Florida State's Cam Akers, left, looks for an opening in the Syracuse defense during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tallahassee Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
Versatile Akers likely key figure for Florida State vs Miami

By Bob Ferrante Oct. 29, 2019 03:32 PM EDT

Florida State's Cam Akers, center, breaks the tackle of Syracuse's Andrew Armstrong to score during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tallahassee Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
Akers' 4 TDs leads Florida State rout of Syracuse, 35-17

By Bob Ferrante Oct. 26, 2019 07:13 PM EDT

Syracuse coach Dino Babers looks down in the final minutes of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Pittsburgh won 27-20. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Florida State, Syracuse both need a win in ACC matchup

By Bob Ferrante Oct. 25, 2019 11:43 AM EDT

Wake Forest linebacker JaCorey Johns reacts after sacking Florida State quarterback James Blackman in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Wake Forest beats Florida State 22-20 on Sciba's 5th FG

By Joedy Mccreary Oct. 19, 2019 11:20 PM EDT

Wake Forest running back Cade Carney, right, carries the football against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Wake Forest, Florida State look to bounce back from losses

Oct. 18, 2019 12:10 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence drops back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
No. 2 Clemson pounds Florida St 45-14 for 21st straight win

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 12, 2019 07:23 PM EDT

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries on a 57-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Burrow brings No. 5 Tigers back to beat No. 7 Florida 42-28

By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2019 06:41 PM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney yells to an official during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Florida State, RB Akers seek to end No. 2 Clemson's streak

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 11, 2019 10:15 AM EDT

Clemson's Tee Higgins (5) celebrates his touchdown with Justyn Ross (8) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 2 Clemson looks to regain ACC swagger after close call

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 03:00 PM EDT

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren reacts to a penalty in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Hornibrook fills in, leads Florida State over NC State

By Bob Ferrante Sep. 28, 2019 11:32 PM EDT