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Independent streak helped build Notre Dame into football's historic and now modern behemoth

Read full article: Independent streak helped build Notre Dame into football's historic and now modern behemoth

It was some combination of religion, a grudge involving Knute Rockne and a rival, and maybe the simple time-honored notion that some people just don’t like Notre Dame.

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Penn State coach James Franklin calls for college football to have uniformity

Read full article: Penn State coach James Franklin calls for college football to have uniformity

The Big Ten plays nine conference games in football.

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A plot twist from what college football has become: A player who stayed

Read full article: A plot twist from what college football has become: A player who stayed

When Penn State moved a different linebacker into what had been Tyler Elsdon’s starting spot, Elsdon made a choice that doesn’t really fit into the storyline college football has been selling these days.

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Black coaches have shot at college football title a generation after that milestone was hit in hoops

Read full article: Black coaches have shot at college football title a generation after that milestone was hit in hoops

In college basketball, the scene of an African-American coach cutting down nets to celebrate a national title is nothing new.

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Tough, old school defense a calling card for all four teams left in the national championship hunt

Read full article: Tough, old school defense a calling card for all four teams left in the national championship hunt

Smothering defenses have carried the last four teams still in the hunt for the national championship.

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Penn State hopeful Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Abdul Carter will be ready for Orange Bowl

Read full article: Penn State hopeful Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Abdul Carter will be ready for Orange Bowl

Penn State coach James Franklin thinks there's a chance defensive star Abdul Carter will be back for College Football Playoff semifinals against Notre Dame.

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Jeremiyah Love is expected to be ready for 7th-seeded Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl

Read full article: Jeremiyah Love is expected to be ready for 7th-seeded Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman expects running back Jeremiyah Love to play in Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal game and the Fighting Irish ground game to be at full strength against sixth-seeded Penn State.

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College football turns upside down, but this final four is a collection of the sport's big programs

Read full article: College football turns upside down, but this final four is a collection of the sport's big programs

In the first round of the College Football Playoff, the teams seeded 5-8 all won.

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Bowl action? There was plenty, and the best came far away from the spotlight of the college playoffs

Read full article: Bowl action? There was plenty, and the best came far away from the spotlight of the college playoffs

Somewhere in the fight-filled, money-chasing hustle that the college bowl season has become, a national champion will emerge.

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Penn State takes simple approach during ride into CFP semifinals

Read full article: Penn State takes simple approach during ride into CFP semifinals

The cliche of one game at a time can be found all across the sports world.

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Penn State coach James Franklin says Nick Saban should be college football's commissioner

Read full article: Penn State coach James Franklin says Nick Saban should be college football's commissioner

Penn State coach James Franklin believes college football needs a commissioner and he even has a candidate in mind: former Alabama coach Nick Saban.

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Penn State's polarizing QB Drew Allar puts critics on mute and keeps winning games

Read full article: Penn State's polarizing QB Drew Allar puts critics on mute and keeps winning games

Even when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar gets some praise, it’s usually a backhanded compliment.

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Penn State offensive coordinator Kotelnicki's creativity has the Nittany Lions humming in the CFP

Read full article: Penn State offensive coordinator Kotelnicki's creativity has the Nittany Lions humming in the CFP

Penn State's offense is thriving under first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki.

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Penn State preparing for hard-charging Jeanty and Boise State in CFP quarterfinals

Read full article: Penn State preparing for hard-charging Jeanty and Boise State in CFP quarterfinals

Penn State players have watched Ashton Jeanty make opponents look silly all season.

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Boise State's Jeanty is the best back in the nation. Penn State's duo could be right behind him

Read full article: Boise State's Jeanty is the best back in the nation. Penn State's duo could be right behind him

The running game will be front-and-center when third-seeded Boise State meets sixth-seeded Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game.

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Former walk-on DeLuca provides early spark, Penn State drills SMU 38-10 in CFP; Boise State up next

Read full article: Former walk-on DeLuca provides early spark, Penn State drills SMU 38-10 in CFP; Boise State up next

Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.

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When 2025 arrives, so will the end of the amateur athlete in college sports

Read full article: When 2025 arrives, so will the end of the amateur athlete in college sports

It is just about time to say goodbye, once and for all, to the amateur athlete in college sports.

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Penn State and SMU carry the weight of history into their CFP debuts. They're both trying to shed it

Read full article: Penn State and SMU carry the weight of history into their CFP debuts. They're both trying to shed it

Penn State and SMU head into the College Football Playoff with the weight of history on their shoulders.

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Coaches question timing of transfer portal window as they prepare for College Football Playoff

Read full article: Coaches question timing of transfer portal window as they prepare for College Football Playoff

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee took a moment while preparing his team for the College Football Playoff to address the ever-growing concern over the open transfer portal window.

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Franklin lobbies for transfer portal changes as Penn State loses Pribula during playoff run

Read full article: Franklin lobbies for transfer portal changes as Penn State loses Pribula during playoff run

Penn State backup quarterback Beau Pribula wants to spend his last two years of eligibility as a starter and knows he’d likely have to wait at least another year in Happy Valley with starter Drew Allar returning next season.

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No. 4 Penn State overcomes slow start to beat Maryland 44-7 and advance to Big Ten title game

Read full article: No. 4 Penn State overcomes slow start to beat Maryland 44-7 and advance to Big Ten title game

Drew Allar threw for a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 4 Penn State beat Maryland 44-7 and advanced to its first Big Ten championship game since 2016.

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No. 3 Penn State could be without QB Drew Allar for showdown with No. 4 Ohio State

Read full article: No. 3 Penn State could be without QB Drew Allar for showdown with No. 4 Ohio State

Penn State coach James Franklin isn’t sure if starting quarterback Drew Allar will be ready to play when the No. 3 Nittany Lions host No. 4 Ohio State.

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Atlanta Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Kirk Cousins

Read full article: Atlanta Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons were stripped of a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft on Thursday for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering rules prior to signing quarterback Kirk Cousins.

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Penn State found 'friction' between coach James Franklin, team doctor; could not determine violation

Read full article: Penn State found 'friction' between coach James Franklin, team doctor; could not determine violation

An internal review by Penn State in 2019 found evidence of “friction” between football coach James Franklin and a now-former team doctor.

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NFL is reviewing whether Eagles and Falcons violated tampering policies

Read full article: NFL is reviewing whether Eagles and Falcons violated tampering policies

The NFL is reviewing whether the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles violated tampering policies during the legal tampering window, a league spokesman said Thursday.

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No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year's Six bowl bid

Read full article: No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year's Six bowl bid

Drew Allar threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns and Kaytron Allen ran for a career-high 137 yards, providing No. 11 Penn State with plenty of offense in a 42-0 win over Michigan State.

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After Drew Allar goes out, No. 12 Penn State runs streak vs. Rutgers to 17 straight with 27-6 win

Read full article: After Drew Allar goes out, No. 12 Penn State runs streak vs. Rutgers to 17 straight with 27-6 win

Kaytron Allen ran for two touchdowns, Alex Felkins kicked a pair of field goals and No. 12 Penn State pulled away from Rutgers after quarterback Drew Allar left with an apparent injury for a 27-6 victory.

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Penn State fires offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich after another punchless big-game performance

Read full article: Penn State fires offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich after another punchless big-game performance

Penn State has fired offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich one day after the Nittany Lions had another punchless performance against a highly ranked rival.

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Without Jim Harbaugh, No. 2 Michigan grinds past No. 9 Penn State with 32 straight runs in 24-15 win

Read full article: Without Jim Harbaugh, No. 2 Michigan grinds past No. 9 Penn State with 32 straight runs in 24-15 win

With coach Jim Harbaugh banned by the Big Ten Conference, J.

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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Franklin, Penn State still chasing elite; Big 12 race takes twist; UVA's upset

Read full article: AP Top 25 Takeaways: Franklin, Penn State still chasing elite; Big 12 race takes twist; UVA's upset

Penn State is still chasing elite under coach James Franklin.

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Harrison Jr. the difference as No. 3 Ohio State beats No. 7 Penn State 20-12 in a defensive struggle

Read full article: Harrison Jr. the difference as No. 3 Ohio State beats No. 7 Penn State 20-12 in a defensive struggle

All-American Marvin Harrison Jr. made 11 catches for 162 yards and a late touchdown as No. 3 Ohio State outlasted No. 7 Penn State 20-12.

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Deion Sanders' impact at Colorado raises hopes that other Black coaches will get opportunities

Read full article: Deion Sanders' impact at Colorado raises hopes that other Black coaches will get opportunities

Deion Sanders' immediate impact after taking over a Colorado football program that won just one game last year is providing hope for other Black coaches looking to land Power Five jobs.

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No. 7 Penn State defense gets five takeaways and pulls away from Illinois in 30-13 victory

Read full article: No. 7 Penn State defense gets five takeaways and pulls away from Illinois in 30-13 victory

Cam Miller, Abdul Carter, Daequan Dixon and Johnny Hardy had interceptions and No. 7 Penn State took advantage of five Illinois turnovers to beat the Illini 30-13.

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Jaguars rookie wide receiver Parker Washington adjusting to NFL life

Read full article: Jaguars rookie wide receiver Parker Washington adjusting to NFL life

The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington in round six of the 2023 NFL draft. After one month of moving to town, Washington says "its been easy to adjust" to the league.

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PSU's Franklin: Revenue sharing with players 'inevitable'

Read full article: PSU's Franklin: Revenue sharing with players 'inevitable'

Penn State coach James Franklin says major college football players being paid is inevitable and the sooner it happens the better it will be for the sports.

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Big-play Penn State roars past Utah 35-21 in Rose Bowl

Read full article: Big-play Penn State roars past Utah 35-21 in Rose Bowl

No. 9 Penn State rallied past No. 7 Utah 35-21 in the 109th edition of the Rose Bowl.

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Jim Harbaugh expects 4 Michigan State players to be charged

Read full article: Jim Harbaugh expects 4 Michigan State players to be charged

Jim Harbaugh expects the four suspended Michigan State football players involved in roughing up two members of Michigan’s team to be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

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Michigan State players rough up Michigan players in tunnel

Read full article: Michigan State players rough up Michigan players in tunnel

Michigan State players roughed up Michigan defensive back Ja’Den McBurrows in the Michigan Stadium tunnel following their game Saturday night.

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Michigan's Harbaugh: PSU's Franklin 'ringleader' in scuffle

Read full article: Michigan's Harbaugh: PSU's Franklin 'ringleader' in scuffle

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Penn State coach James Franklin acted as a “ringleader” when the No. 4 Wolverines and No. 13 Nittany Lions clashed nearly two weeks ago, dismissing Franklin’s claim that a policy change was needed to keep things orderly beneath Michigan Stadium.

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No. 5 Michigan tops No. 10 Penn St 41-17, runs for 418 yards

Read full article: No. 5 Michigan tops No. 10 Penn St 41-17, runs for 418 yards

Donovan Edwards ran for a go-ahead, 67-yard touchdown and Blake Corum had a 61-yard run for a score on consecutive snaps in the third quarter as No. 5 Michigan pulled away and beat No. 10 Penn State 41-17.

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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Veteran QBs Clifford, Nix deliver big

Read full article: AP Top 25 Takeaways: Veteran QBs Clifford, Nix deliver big

Being a good, but definitely not great, quarterback can be a rough ride in college football, especially when fans see only a ceiling they wish was higher.

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Penn State taps ex-Miami coach Diaz as defensive coordinator

Read full article: Penn State taps ex-Miami coach Diaz as defensive coordinator

Former Miami coach Manny Diaz has been hired as defensive coordinator at Penn State less than a week after he was fired by the Hurricanes.

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LSU, Kelly agree to 10-year contract worth at least $95M

Read full article: LSU, Kelly agree to 10-year contract worth at least $95M

Newly hired LSU coach Brian Kelly is in Baton Rouge after flying in on a private jet with athletic director Scott Woodward.

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AP Top 25 Podcast: Who will fill all these coaching jobs?

Read full article: AP Top 25 Podcast: Who will fill all these coaching jobs?

Florida was added to the lengthy list of schools looking for a head football coach that already includes LSU and USC.

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Penn State's Franklin agrees to $75M, 10-year extension

Read full article: Penn State's Franklin agrees to $75M, 10-year extension

Penn State football coach James Franklin has agreed to a new 10-year contract that will guarantee him at least $75 million through 2031.

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Henderson, No. 5 Ohio State hold off No. 20 Penn State 33-24

Read full article: Henderson, No. 5 Ohio State hold off No. 20 Penn State 33-24

TreVeyon Henderson ran for 152 yards and a touchdown and No. 5 Ohio State made enough long plays and short field goals to hold off No. 20 Penn State 33-24.

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No. 3 Iowa beats No. 4 Penn State 23-20, fans storm field

Read full article: No. 3 Iowa beats No. 4 Penn State 23-20, fans storm field

Spencer Petras threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to Nico Ragaini to complete No. 3 Iowa’s comeback from a two-touchdown deficit, No. 4 Penn State’s offense did next to nothing after quarterback Sean Clifford was knocked out of the game and the Hawkeyes held on for a bruising 23-20 victory Saturday.

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Iowa's ball-hawking defense primed to face Penn St pass duo

Read full article: Iowa's ball-hawking defense primed to face Penn St pass duo

Iowa leads the nation in interceptions and Penn State features one of the most dynamic passing combinations in Sean Clifford and Jahan Dotson.

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No. 10 Penn St holds on to white out No. 22 Auburn 28-20

Read full article: No. 10 Penn St holds on to white out No. 22 Auburn 28-20

Jaquan Brisker broke up a last pass toward the end zone by Auburn’s Bo Nix as time expired and No. 10 Penn State held on to beat No. 22 Auburn 28-20.

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College sports already adapting to new NCAA transfer rules

Read full article: College sports already adapting to new NCAA transfer rules

The NCAA has officially approved a plan that will allow all college athletes to transfer one time as an undergraduate without having to sit out a season.

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Playing catch: Florida’s Shorter gets daily help from mom

Read full article: Playing catch: Florida’s Shorter gets daily help from mom

The Penn State transfer gives all the praise to his mom, Paula Shorter, who moved to Gainesville to stay close to her son and throws him a hundred passes nearly every day. The 6-foot-5 receiver was alone for the first time in his life while he attended Penn State for two years. His freshman year at Penn State was slowed by injuries, and his second season started with weight issues. “He’s a phenomenal player, phenomenal catch, and that’s just a small thing of what he can do. His catch radius is crazy, so he’s a phenomenal receiver, and his catch was pretty fire.”Give mom the credit.

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Heart condition forces Penn St. RB Brown to give up football

Read full article: Heart condition forces Penn St. RB Brown to give up football

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Penn State running back Journey Brown says he has a heart condition that is forcing him to give up football. Penn State coach James Franklin told reporters Brown’s condition was not COVID-19 related, but it was discovered in September during “a routine COVID test.”“It’s heartbreaking,” Franklin told reporters. Neither Penn State nor Brown have indicated whether he tested positive for COVID-19, but the Big Ten requires cardiac screening and testing of those athletes who do before they can return to competition. Brown was Penn State’s leading rusher in 2019 and was expected to be one of the best backs in the country in 2020. Penn State is off to an 0-3 start and heading to Nebraska on Saturday.

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Nightmare scenario: What happens when outbreak hits QB room?

Read full article: Nightmare scenario: What happens when outbreak hits QB room?

What happens if an outbreak hits a team’s quarterback room? “Obviously this year there’s some things that will be unique,” Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst said Monday without specifically discussing his players’ test results. “I think there certainly were those questions after the decision was made,” Ohio State team physician Jim Borchers said last week. And that’s all we really paid attention to.”Big Ten protocols say that athletes who test positive through point-of-contact daily testing must take a polymerase chain reaction test to confirm the first result. While Wisconsin awaits answers, Big Ten teams continue reminding quarterbacks about the potential risks inherent in this unusual season.

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Indiana's OT gamble pay off in upset over No. 8 Penn State

Read full article: Indiana's OT gamble pay off in upset over No. 8 Penn State

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws during the first half of an NCCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. 8 Penn State — ending the Big Ten's longest streak of consecutive losses to Top 10 teams at 42. After Indiana failed to gain a first down after Sean Clifford threw a go-ahead 60-yard touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson with 2:30 left, coach Tom Allen instructed his defense to let Penn State score. SCARY SCENELess than two minutes into the fourth quarter, Penn State thought it had another turnover when receiver Miles Marshall fumbled at the end of a 17-yard completion. The penalty moved the ball to the Penn State 27 and set up Campbell for his second field goal.

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Bateman back for Minnesota, but no Parsons for Penn State

Read full article: Bateman back for Minnesota, but no Parsons for Penn State

Minnesota is getting its star wide receiver back for an abbreviated Big Ten season. Minnesota announced Wednesday that Rashod Bateman was cleared to play this season by the NCAA and Big Ten after opting out in August. At Penn State, coach James Franklin closed the door on All-America linebacker Micah Parsons returning to the Nittany Lions. Both Bateman and Parsons opted out of the 2020 season before the Big Ten postponed amid concerns about the pandemic. Purdue All-America receiver Rondale Moore, who opted out early like Parsons and Bateman, was cleared to play for the Boilermakers last week.

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Why not us?: Ohio State's Day wants answers from Big Ten

Read full article: Why not us?: Ohio State's Day wants answers from Big Ten

Ohio State was a close No. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State coach Ryan Day is pushing the Big Ten for answers about when the conference plans to play a football season. Ohio State was No. That’s the hard part.”The Big Ten announced on Aug. 11 it was postponing its fall football season. Ohio State and other schools already are suffering financially because of the decision.

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TaxSlayer Bowl 2016 in images

Read full article: TaxSlayer Bowl 2016 in images

Penn State head coach James Franklin and athletic trainer Tim Bream check on an injured quarterback Christian Hackenberg prior to his leaving the game in the first half of the TaxSlayer Bowl. (AP photo Mark Wallheiser)

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TaxSlayer Bowl teams in town to prep for game

Read full article: TaxSlayer Bowl teams in town to prep for game

Both teams are in town days in advance of Saturday's matchup in the TaxSlayer Bowl, it will be only the second all-time meeting of the two teams. With temperatures in the 70s as the Bulldogs opened their first open practice Monday morning, the mood was light. “It’s all about getting that focus back and working hard and getting back into it.”After the morning practice, the TaxSlayer Bowl treated the Bulldogs to a fishing outing in St. Augustine. On Tuesday after both teams practice, they will be treated to receptions at the host hotels. The TaxSlayer Bowl has more activities planned each day, including a visit to Mayport Naval Station on Wednesday, golf outings a visit to Wolfson Childen's Hospital on Thursday and pep rallies on Friday.

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