Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez indicated he was somewhat coerced by teammates into striking a Heisman Trophy pose in another dominating defensive performance by the ninth-ranked Red Raiders.

Alabama's Ty Simpson edged out Indiana's Fernando Mendoza for first-team quarterback on The Associated Press midseason All-America team.

Uiagalelei stepped in for Lawrence on Saturday and rallied the top-ranked Tigers to a 34-28 victory over Boston College after they fell behind by 18 points. “It's the same mindset that I had this week,” Uiagalelei said. A jarring week for Clemson ended with its 28th straight win over league competition, 10th straight over the Eagles and 27th in a row at home. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney told his team at halftime, “Don't flinch.”“It's been a long time since we've been down like this,” he said. Boston College took advantage of the Clemson chaos early on with TDs on its first two series.

BOSTON - Six wins wasn't going to be good enough for Florida State. Athletic director David Coburn said it would cost Florida State about $18 million to buy out Taggart. We are Florida State. LEAVITT ELEVATEDFormer South Florida coach Jim Leavitt was promoted from defensive analyst to assistant coach after Taggart's dismissal opened a role for an on-field assistant role. Florida State: FCA Alabama State (4-4) and then No.