Atlantic Coast Conference (Football)

1949 - Steve Van Buren of the Philadelphia Eagles becomes the second NFL player, the first in 16 years, to rush for over 200 yards with a 205-yard performance in a 34-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Defensive coordinator Bill McGovern has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the opening at the University of Massachusetts. McGovern would be a great fit for the Minutemen, who are moving into the strange new world of the Bowl Subdivision in the Mid-American Conference. He would be a home run, with his defensive mind, recruiting skills, familiarity with UMass, and comfort level with the media. If McGovern leaves, don't be surprised if Spaziani takes over the added responsibility of defensive coordinator.

Tommy Rees threw an interception, lost a fumble, and took a bruising blow to the ribs for Notre Dame (8-4) before getting benched. Andrew Hendrix threw for 192 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score in a second-half rally for the Fighting Irish that came up short.

Wolfpack in sheep's clothing

Lawyers want a youth charity established by a former Penn State football assistant coach at the heart of a child molestation scandal to stay solvent so they can file future lawsuits for victims.

The Tide will be out for revenge after blowing a 24-point lead to the Tigers last season and then watching them win the national championship. This time it's Alabama with national championship hopes.

They talked about expanding from four to five BCS bowls (book it that Dallas will be the fifth BCS bowl, if there is still a BCS). They talked about changing the requirements for the automatic qualifying bids currently held by six conferences (Big East, Big 12, Pac-12, Big Ten, ACC, SEC).

Edsall assumes Maryland football job and proclaims: 'I came here to win championships'. Randy Edsall's enthusiasm over the prospect of becoming Maryland's head football coach was a big reason why he got hired for the job.

Surprise! UConn coach Edsall hired to head program at Maryland. Randy Edsall, who diligently worked to build the Connecticut football program into a winner, has been hired to pull off a similar feat at Maryland.

Surprise! UConn coach Edsall hired to head program at Maryland. Randy Edsall, who diligently worked to build the Connecticut football program into a winner, has been hired to pull off a similar feat at Maryland.

EJ Manuel's late TD pass helps Seminoles hold off Gamecocks 26-17 in Chick-fil-A Bowl. EJ Manuel threw a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to stop a South Carolina rally and lead Florida State to a 26-17 victory over the turnover-plagued Gamecocks in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Friday night.

South Carolina looking for redemption against Florida State in return visit to Georgia Dome. South Carolina is returning to the scene of its worst loss to face Florida State, which hopes to have Christian Ponder back, in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Friday night.

Maryland WR Torrey Smith says he'll declare himself eligible for the NFL draft. Maryland receiver Torrey Smith says he will enter the NFL draft.

Friedgen heads into unemployment a winner: Maryland beats East Carolina 51-20 in Military Bowl. Ralph Friedgen soaked in the chants and fought back a few more tears. He gave a parting gift to his alma mater ? the highest point total Maryland has ever posted in a bowl game ? then followed it with a parting shot at the administration that fired him.

Old friends with revived teams in Armed Forces Bowl, Jones-led SMU vs. Ellerson's Army squad. June Jones and Rich Ellerson have another chapter to write in their long friendship.

SMU's June Jones says he's not candidate for Maryland job after being contacted by search firm. SMU coach June Jones has no plans to leave for Maryland.

Russell Wilson leads North Carolina State past West Virginia 23-7 in Champs Sports Bowl. If this was Russell Wilson's football finale, he sure made the most of it.

QB Christian Ponder to start for Florida State in Chick-fil-A Bowl against South Carolina. Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher on Tuesday proclaimed quarterback Christian Ponder "ready to go" as the team's starting quarterback for the Chick-fil-A Bowl against South Carolina.

Wood, Harrow help NC State cruise to easy 82-51 win against Alabama A&M. Scott Wood scored 18 points to help North Carolina State beat Alabama A&M 82-51 on Tuesday afternoon.

Chick-fil-A Bowl extends streak of consecutive sellouts to 14 for FSU-South Carolina matchup. The matchup between South Carolina and Florida State has given the Chick-fil-A Bowl its 14th consecutive sellout.