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Auburn falls on the road against South Carolina

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Kevin Harris ran for two touchdowns and South Carolina turned three interceptions thrown by Bo Nix into points to defeat No. 15 Auburn for the first time in 87 years with a 30-22 victory on Saturday. The Tigers (2-2 Southeastern Conference) had won eight straight in the series and looked like they had this one under…

Florida vs LSU has been Postponed due to Covid19 cases at UF

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The 10th ranked Florida Gators matchup vs LSU this weekend will not happen after an outbreak of positive COVID-19 tests in the Florida organization, including several players. So far, 19 players have tested positive. The Southeastern Conference postponed the game between No. 10 Florida and defending national champion LSU a day after the Gators had 19 players test positive for…

No. 13 Auburn beats Arkansas 30-28 on Carlson’s field goal

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AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Anders Carlson made the most of his second chance, hitting a 39-yard field goal with 7 seconds left to lift No. 13 Auburn to a 30-28 victory over Arkansas. The Tigers narrowly avoided a second straight loss, with drama and uncertainty continuing right up to that winning kick. Facing third and 1, Bo Nix couldn’t handle…

No. 2 Alabama beats Ole Miss 63-48 in record SEC outburst

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OXFORD, Miss. (AP) – Najee Harris ran for 206 yards and five touchdowns and No. 2 Alabama beat Mississippi and former Crimson Tide assistant Lane Kiffin 63-48 on Saturday night in the highest-scoring Southeastern Conference regulation game ever. Matt Corral passed for 365 yards for Ole Miss and the Rebels put up 647 yards on the Tide. The teams combined…

Alabama defeats Texas A&M

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Mac Jones passed for a career-high 435 yards and four touchdowns, including a pair of deep throws to John Metchie III and an even longer one to Jaylen Waddle, and No. 2 Alabama romped past No. 13 Texas A&M 52-24. Jones launched touchdown passes of 78 and 63 yards to Metchie, Alabama’s latest major receiving threat….

HELPFUL NEWS: Senator Doug Jones and Team Hosting FAFSA Workshops Across Alabama

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U.S. Senator Doug Jones announced his local staff members will host a series of workshops across Alabama to assist students and their families fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We’re told these events are free and open to the public. In 2018, Alabama high school graduates missed out on an estimated $57.5 million in federal grants…

Auburn ends season with four losses, Minnesota wins Outback Bowl 31-24

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TAMPA, Fla. — Tyler Johnson had 12 receptions for 204 yards and two touchdowns Wednesday to become Minnesota’s career receiving leader and propel the 16th-ranked Gophers to a 31-24 victory over No. 9 Auburn in the Outback Bowl. Johnson broke Eric Decker’s school record for receiving yards on his second catch of the day and became Minnesota’s all-time leader for scoring receptions…

Trenholm State helps displaced Virginia College students

Meetings to be held Tuesday Dec.18
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There are still many unanswered questions for Virginia College students. Earlier this month the college announced that it would be closing its doors for good nationwide. Many students were shocked and confused. Students do not not know if credits or financial aid will transfer. Trenholm State Community College is here to help these students. Trenholm will be holding information meetings…