The Clemson Tigers are living by a hope and a prayer with their current chances of making the College Football Playoffs this year. If they miss out, they will e

Rivalry games always carry weight. If they go the wrong way, they can spoil the tone of a season. Even if both teams aren’t having good seasons (or if one is), there’s a finality in knocking off an in-state rival.

The bubble is tightening in the College Football Playoff race. Clemson, South Carolina and Arizona State were major winners from Tuesday's updated rankings as all three teams made