Defense Lifts Sooners Over Penn State in Orange Bowl
Oklahoma's defense stifled No. 1 Penn State 25-10 in the Orange Bowl as the Sooners surged to a possible national title. The defense forced five turnovers and limited PSU after a strong opening drive, while Miami’s loss boosted Oklahoma's title chances under Barry Switzer.
Oklahoma Crowned No 1 by Football Writers Association
The Football Writers Association of America unanimously named Oklahoma the national champion after a 25 to 10 Orange Bowl win over Penn State. Penn State was the unanimous second choice, with Michigan third. Lashar set an Orange Bowl scoring record with four field goals as Oklahoma’s defense silenced Penn State despite an uneven offense.
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Harmon’s Rose Bowl Fumble Plagues Iowa in Loss to UCLA
UCLA tops Iowa 45-28 as Harmon's four fumbles and a missed touchdown pass derail the Hawkeyes on a dry Pasadena field. Matt Stevens directs UCLA for 488 yards, while Eric Ball shines rushing and Chuck Long stacks yardage for Iowa.
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Aggies Silence Jackson In Cotton Bowl Victory
Texas A M linebacker Larry Kelm sparked a 36 16 win over Auburn in the 50th Cotton Bowl at the Dallas Cotton Bowl Stadium before 73137 fans. Kevin Murray threw for 292 yards as A M seized control with fourth down stops by Kelm and Basil Jackson.
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SMU
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Pitt
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Vols Stop Hurricanes For Sugar Bowl Victory
No. 8 Tennessee defeated No. 2 Miami 14 7 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Miami, hampered by six turnovers eight sacks and 120 yards in penalties, was limited by a persistent Tennessee defense as Vinny Testaverde threw three interceptions and was sacked eight times. Chris White's 68 yard return set up Tennessee's late touchdown sealing the win.
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