TWENTY YEARS AGO — After wins over Alabama and Auburn, Southern Miss will be looking for a clean sweep in the state of Alabama when it takes on North Carolina State in the All American Bowl.

TEN YEARS AGO — Travalyn Smith finishes with 14 points and Sherrika Harried adds 13 points to lead the Jefferson County Lady Tigers to a 53-50 win over Callaway at the JPS Holiday Classic.

FIVE YEARS AGO — DeAngelo Williams has 30 carries for 233 yards and three touchdown runs as the Memphis Tigers edge past the MAC champion Akron Zips 38-31 in the Motor City Bowl.