Smith resigns as USC coach after Freedom Bowl loss
USC athletic director Mike McGee announces the resignation of Larry Smith after a 6 5 1 season and a loss to Fresno State. Smith leaves with a 44 25 3 record and improved academics while the school seeks a replacement promptly.
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Saturday TV slate features Redskins at Vikings and more
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Sugar Bowl: Alabama routs Miami 34-13 to claim title
In New Orleans, top-ranked Miami saw its bid for back-to-back titles end as Alabama's defense throttled the Hurricanes. A pair of second-half interceptions by George Teague and Derrick Lassie produced two Tide touchdowns within 16 seconds, giving Alabama a 27-6 lead and the national crown.
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Michigan Wins Rose Bowl Rematch 38-31 Over Washington
Michigan defeats Washington 38-31 in Pasadena as Tyrone Wheatley rushes for 235 yards and three touchdowns. Elvis Grbac’s 15-yard TD pass to Tony McGee with 5:29 left secures the comeback victory, lifting Michigan to a Rose Bowl win over a top ranked Huskies squad.
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Georgia trio leads Bulldogs to Citrus Bowl win over Buckeyes
Garrison Beere rushed for 163 yards and two TDs as Georgia beat No. 15 Ohio State 21-14 in the Florida Citrus Bowl. Eric Zeier threw for 242 yards and Andre Hastings had 113 receiving yards and a kickoff return to spark the scoring drive. Frank Harvey's 1-yard TD run with 4:32 left gave Georgia the victory in a tight game.
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