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          Miami and three other football programs poised to change their reputations and make a serious jump

          Teams across the country are trying to figure out how to make the jump into college football's elite tier and become the next Clemson. Illustration by ESPN
          • Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJun 14, 2022, 10:00 AM
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            • Graduate of Northwestern University.
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          EAST LANSING, Mich. -- After a practice this spring, Michigan State coach Mel Tucker sat in the lounge area of his office, which overlooks Spartan Stadium and the school's athletic campus.