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North Carolina State linebacker C.J. Hart Jr. (5) sacks Florida State quarterback Chubba Purdy (12) on Nov. 14 in Raleigh, N.C. (ETHAN HYMAN/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

North Carolina State linebacker C.J. Hart Jr. (5) sacks Florida State quarterback Chubba Purdy (12) on Nov. 14 in Raleigh, N.C. (ETHAN HYMAN/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida State has 2nd straight game-day postponement

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Florida State had a home football game postponed on the day it was to be played for the second straight week, and Ohio State officials said it was impossible to say when the third-ranked Buckeyes could get back on the field as they deal with a COVID-19 outbreak.
Columbia’s A’deon Farmer (7), Nate Walmsley (92) and Lane Mote (42) gang tackle Daytona Beach Mainland running back Gregory Mango during Friday’s Region 1-6A semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s A’deon Farmer (7), Nate Walmsley (92) and Lane Mote (42) gang tackle Daytona Beach Mainland running back Gregory Mango during Friday’s Region 1-6A semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Farmer's scoop and score lifts Columbia past Mainland and into Region 1-6A final

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Up four and trying to run the clock out, Daytona Beach Mainland made the fatal error of the night. And A’deon Farmer made the play that will go down in Columbia lore.
Columbia defensive back Shyheim Brown returns a kickoff against Daytona Beach Mainland during Friday’s Region 1-6A semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive back Shyheim Brown returns a kickoff against Daytona Beach Mainland during Friday’s Region 1-6A semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia defensive back Shyheim Brown verbally commits to Florida State

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Columbia 2021 cornerback Shyheim Brown verbally committed to Florida State on Friday, three days after receiving an offer from head coach Mike Norvell. Brown, a three-star rated prospect, announced his decision on Twitter.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (30) is brought down by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vince Williams, top, and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) on Nov. 22 in Jacksonville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (30) is brought down by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vince Williams, top, and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) on Nov. 22 in Jacksonville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

NFL: Playoff hopeful Browns, woeful Jags both playing shorthanded

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, November 27, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville’s injury report is longer than its losing streak, and that’s saying something. Cleveland is better off, but not by much.
Florida linebacker Andrew Chatfield Jr. (10) brings down Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) on Nov. 21 in Nashville, Tenn. (MARK HUMPHREY/Associated Press)

Florida linebacker Andrew Chatfield Jr. (10) brings down Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) on Nov. 21 in Nashville, Tenn. (MARK HUMPHREY/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 6 Florida seeking defensive turnaround against Kentucky

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, November 27, 2020
GAINESVILLE — No. 6 Florida has no doubt it can keep pace with anyone in the country. The Gators have their highest-scoring offense in more than two decades, a Heisman Trophy candidate at quarterback, an experienced line and arguably the deepest receiving corps in the country.
Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) runs the ball against Abilene Christian on Nov. 21 in Charlottesville, Va. (ERIN EDGERTON/The Daily Progress via AP)

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) runs the ball against Abilene Christian on Nov. 21 in Charlottesville, Va. (ERIN EDGERTON/The Daily Progress via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Struggling Florida State gets set to host surging Virginia

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, November 27, 2020
Virginia appears to be hitting a solid stride as the Cavaliers heads into the final stretch of their season. The Cavaliers (4-4, 3-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) have won three in a row, putting a four-game skid in the rear-view mirror.
Columbia receiver Jaquez Redic runs up the field after a catch against Seabreeze during last Friday’s Region 1-6A quarterfinal. The Tigers host Daytona Beach Mainland in the regional semis Friday night at 7:30 p.m. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Jaquez Redic runs up the field after a catch against Seabreeze during last Friday’s Region 1-6A quarterfinal. The Tigers host Daytona Beach Mainland in the regional semis Friday night at 7:30 p.m. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Tough schedule has Columbia prepared for Mainland in Region 1-6A semis

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Nothing will surprise Columbia in the playoffs. The Tigers played a tough schedule during the regular season to prepare them for these exact moments. They’re not afraid of Daytona Beach Mainland.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tre Herndon (37) makes the tackle on Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) at TIAA Bank Field last Sunday in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tre Herndon (37) makes the tackle on Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) at TIAA Bank Field last Sunday in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

NFL: Jags alter practice to fill staff void on defense

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, November 26, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Defensive tackle Abry Jones, the longest-tenured player on Jacksonville’s roster, arrived at practice Wednesday with a visor on his head and a play-calling sheet in his hand. Jones was ready for his new, albeit temporary, role with the team.
LEFT: Columbia's Shyheim Brown returns a kickoff against Wakulla on Oct. 23. RIGHT: Columbia's Marcus Peterson takes a carry up the field against Seabreeze during the Region 1-6A quarterfinals on Nov. 20. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

LEFT: Columbia's Shyheim Brown returns a kickoff against Wakulla on Oct. 23. RIGHT: Columbia's Marcus Peterson takes a carry up the field against Seabreeze during the Region 1-6A quarterfinals on Nov. 20. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Power 5 offers keep rolling in for Peterson, while Brown gets his first from FSU

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
A new Power 5 offer seems to roll in every day for Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson. This week, he’s picked up five. Miami was Sunday. Florida State came Monday. Then the floodgates opened. South Carolina, Arkansas and Georgia Tech were next.