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Watson throws for three TDs, Clemson tops Virginia Tech 42-35 for ACC title
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Clemson quarterback and Gainesville High graduate Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates his touchdown, during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship against Virginia Tech on Saturday in Orlando, Fla. - photo by Willie Allen Jr.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Gainesville High graduate Deshaun Watson bolstered his Heisman Trophy candidacy by passing for three touchdowns and running for two more to lead third-ranked Clemson to a 42-35 victory over No. 19 Virginia Tech in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game on Saturday night. Winning consecutive league titles for the first time in 28 years likely will send the Tigers (12-1, No.
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