Pacers face top NCAA II foe Augusta College Thursday
USC Aiken coach Lew Perkins says his 6 6 Pacers must rebound after a 4-1 stretch highlighted by the Kiwanis Christmas Classic title. They travel to Augusta College, 6 3, in a tough test tipped at 8 p.m. Belmont Abbey and Jacksonville games underline Augusta’s strength, as USC Aiken seeks consistency versus a top 10 Division II program.
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Top Kentucky small college teams tipped for showdown
Aiken Standard notes a high confidence battle between Perkins led Pacers and Vanover coached Jaguars. Key players include Shaun Bradley with 18.1 ppg for the Jaguars and Zach Norris 18.0 ppg for the Pacers supported by Keefe Walker 16.3 ppg and Dennis Seiple 12.2 ppg.
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Defense Boosts Alabama's National Title Chances
Alabama defeated Penn State 14 to 7 in the Sugar Bowl to claim the national title claim with a dominant defense. The Tide forced four interceptions and sacked Fusina five times while Major Ogilvie scored the eventual winning TD in the third.
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Confusion Builds With Sooner Win Rematch Bowl
Oklahoma, avenging a regular season loss, beat Nebraska 31 to 24 in the Orange Bowl to finish 11-1. Quarterback Thomas Lott scored twice and the Sooners blamed fumbles for costing a national title. Nebraska had led 17-14 at Lincoln and scored last.
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Controversial Call Helps USC Defeat Michigan in Rose Bowl
USC topples Michigan 17 10 in Pasadena as a disputed touchdown overturns a fumble recovery and sparks postgame debate. Michigan coach Bo Schembechler challenged officiating while USC coach John Robinson defends the ruling and game integrity.
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National Title Debate Sparks Buckeye, Trojan, Sooners Talk
After bowl results on New Year’s Day the race for the national championship centers on Alabama and USC with Oklahoma, Penn State and Notre Dame still in contention. Alabama beat Penn State 14 7, USC beat Michigan 17 10 and Oklahoma beat Nebraska 31 24.
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