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COLUMBIA, S.C. -- No. 4 Clemson hopes to come out of its bye week with a better grip on the football -- and its growing worries about turnovers.The Tigers (7-0, 4-0 ACC) have 16 turnovers (eight fumbles, eight interceptions), the second highest total in the Atlantic Coast Conference. While the mistakes havent cost them in the standings, theyve certainly caught the attention of Clemson coaches.Clemson is 54th nationally in turnover margin, trailing 10 teams with losing records.Its unfortunate that its costing us points, Tigers coach Dabo Swinney said Monday. But weve just got to get back in the batters box and take the next swing.Clemson had four turnovers in its heart-stopping, 24-17 overtime win against North Carolina State, including two within 5 yards of the end zone.The Wolfpack had the first pick-six of quarterback Deshaun Watsons career, then forced a pair of fumbles near their goal line to spoil drives of 78 and 39 yards.Instead of having a comfortable lead, the Tigers were in a dogfight and only escaped after North Carolina State kicker Kyle Bambard missed what wouldve been a winning 33-yard field goal try as time expired.Clemson made mistakes last year (27 turnovers in 15 games), but not like this, Swinney said. But in 54 trips inside its opponents 20 yard line last year, the Tigers had just one turnover.This year in seven games, weve got six turnovers in the red zone, Swinney said. Thats why weve had a couple of close ball games. It is what it is.Clemson will get some time to correct its issues during its bye week. The Tigers return to the field at No. 13 Florida State on Oct. 29, a contest that could go a long way to clinching a second consecutive trip to the ACC title game for the Tigers.Clemson has struggled in Tallahassee, Florida, though, going just 1-11 since 1993. Swinney and the Tigers understand turning the ball over wont help them win there for the first time since 2006.Sometimes, theyre like drops, they just get a little contagious, Clemson co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott said. Youve just got to back to work and everybody lock in a focus on the ball security.The real shame of the errors, Swinney said, is that it spoiled the look of one Clemsons better offensive performances of the season. The Tigers had five drives of 64 yards or more against North Carolina State. Watson threw for a season-high 378 yards while Williams finished with a career best 12 catches for 146 yards.Offensively, its one of the best games weve had, Swinney said. One three and out, good rhythm all day. Just left a lot of points out there, a lot of points.The coach said more importantly was his players continued ability to dig deep when faced with problems and figure out how to win.I think we need to focus on the positive here, Swinney said.There are plenty of them, too. Clemson has played the toughest part of its schedule and remained undefeated. Even slipping a spot in the rankings to No. 4 should not spoil the Tigers potential playoff spot if they remain perfect.If Clemson can survive Florida State, it will be heavy favorites to stay perfect against its four remaining opponents in Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Wake Forest and South Carolina.Clemson will put in the work to improve, Swinney said, players reminded to hold onto the ball and work on things like tucking it close to their bodies and tightening their grip in traffic.I dont have any doubt, Swinney said. That well get it fixed.---Online:APs college football website: Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! 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Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . Thousands of fans at Mosaic Stadium will be cozying up to each other in an effort to stay warm in chilly temperatures and block the Prairie wind that locals say can knock your socks off. Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has declared Owen Farrell ready to deputise for Dylan Hartley as England captain for the RBS 6 Nations if required.Farrell is favourite to step in if Hartley is banned for the start of the Championship after being sent off in Northamptons Champions Cup defeat by Leinster on Friday night.Hartley left Sean OBrien concussed after striking the Ireland flanker with a swinging arm from behind and faces a hearing in midweek that is likely to result in a lengthy ban for a player who has an appalling disciplinary record.Eddie Jones was watching from the stands at Franklins Gardens and was also present at Allianz Park for Saracens 50-3 demolition of Sale.Owen is ready. Hes one of those players who leads in every way because he leads from the front, McCall said.Some of his defending in the second quarter was out of this world. He leads through his actions, but also through his messages and communication with the team.At half-time he was really clear with tthe team in terms of what needed to be done in the second half to make sure we completed the job.dddddddddddd Hes ready.Farrell was superb in the first half, kicking 13 points, but lasted only seconds after the interval due to a thigh problem.Owen had a quad that tightened up during the game and obviously were not going to take any risks with him, McCall said.We decided to take him off, much to his disgust, but it seemed like the sensible thing to do.Jamie George, Hartleys understudy as England hooker, scored a try as he began the process of demonstrating to Jones that he is ready to make his full debut.Jamie has been playing well for us for a long time. Everybody knows it will happen sooner rather than later, McCall said.Dylan has captained England tremendously well, but Jamie has done well for them every time hes played and has been outstanding for us.? ' ' '