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Gov. Haley places friendly wager on Clemson game

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Confident that the Clemson Tigers are ready to take on and defeat the Florida State Seminoles, Governor Nikki Haley placed a friendly wager with Gov. Rick Scott of Florida on Saturday's game.

"With college football season in full swing and two South Carolina teams ranked in the top 10, it was great to hear from my friend and fellow college football fan Gov. Rick Scott," said Gov. Haley, who put a barbecue dinner on the line. "When he called and started talking smack about the Clemson-Florida State game, I told him I had confidence in Coach Dabo Swinney and the Tigers, who represent our state well and make us proud, and I was happy to place a friendly wager on the game."

Gov. Scott bet Key Lime Pie that the Seminoles would win.

"Our high schools, universities and NFL teams have proven time and time again that Florida is the number one state for football, and there is no doubt the 'Noles will win this weekend," said Gov. Scott. "I really appreciate Gov. Haley taking part in this wager and look forward to enjoying some BBQ from her great state."

Florida State is ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press poll. Clemson is No. 10. Both teams are 3-0.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m.

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