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Here's some Clemson fact and fiction from The State's Paul Strelow. Among the items, he writes that James Davis and C.J. Spiller won't share the backfield, although both will get their share of carries.

Keon Lattimore has taken big strides as Maryland prepares for its opener next Saturday.

FSU wants a return to a team known for its shut-down defense.

A freshman has made a big impact on Virginia Tech's Frank Beamer.

Miami's Ryan Hill is starting to get the hang of playing receiver after moving from defense to offense.

The battle for second-team quarterback is one of the items mentioned in Friend of the Nation Jeff White's UVa. notes column today.

A former Georgia Tech head coach will return to Atlanta next Saturday when Notre Dame visits the Yellow Jackets.

Good story on BC's Jolonn Dunbar, who was elected co-captain for the Boston College Eagles this year.

Here are 10 things ESPN.com's Scoop Jackson says Team USA, lead by Duke's Coach K, needs to recognize.

Florida State's men's soccer team hopes to improve on 20-win season.

Clemson won it's men's soccer opener Friday night. Virginia also won in both men's and women's soccer.

And, finally, here's something that hasn't happened since 1983.

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