Texas vs. Clemson live updates: Tigers score first TD since opening drive, cut deficit to 14 points

Anthony N: Turns out, 2024 Clemson is still 2024 Clemson.

Jeremiah I: Welcome to the reality of college football: There aren’t 12 teams that are legitimate national title contenders. That could change going forward if the NIL and coaches can sell more guys on the chance to play in the playoffs, but right now the talent is still pretty heavily concentrated among a few teams.

Nick J: Has Dabo arrived at the moment of the portal?

Dave M: Looks like the committee did Miami a favor. … saved them from another ACC embarrassing loss.

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