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Poll Question of the Week, presented by Larry Lucas State Farm Insurance in Columbia (803-799-1998) and Lexington (803-359-0770): Clemson ranked 55th in total defense last season despite having five future NFL Draft picks. Where will Tom Allen's group be ranked this season?
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Furman announced its season-opening football game against Anderson will be played on Thursday night, August 27th, at Paladin Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM.
The ACC on Thursday announced plans for a Syracuse-Wake Forest game in Toronto to open the 2027 football season. The game is expected to be played on either August 28 or August 29 & will air on either ABC or ESPN.
Florida State and Georgia cancelled their home-and-home series for 2027 and 28 and are now working on a neutral site game.
Martin Laird leads after the opening round of the OneFlight Myrtle Beach Classic at the Dunes Club with a seven-under 64. Aaron Rai (RYE) and Keita Nakajima are tied for second, a shot back. Brooks Koepka came in at three under. Charleston’s Mac Meissner (MIZE-nur) leads the state contingent at four under.
Matt McCarty, at eight under, leads the rain-delayed first round of the Truist Championship in Charlotte. Sungjae Im is a shot back with a hole to play to complete his first round. Former Clemson stars Lucas Glover and Jacob Bridgeman are three under and two under, respectively. Rory McIlroy had a one-under 70.

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