Torretta Leads Hurricanes To Fiesta Bid After ECU Win
Miami quarterback Geoff Torretta threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns guiding the No. 1 Hurricanes to a 36-10 victory over East Carolina. The win secures an 11-0 regular season and a Fiesta Bowl showdown with Penn State for the national title. Vinny Testaverde is expected to recover in time for the Jan. 2 game.
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Texas Falls To Aggies In SWC Showdown
Texas coach Fred Akers faced an uncertain future after a 16-3 loss to 10th ranked Texas A&M, extending A&M’s three straight victories over the Longhorns. A special athletic council session was set for Saturday to decide Akers' fate.
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Alabama Seeks SEC Crown In Iron Bowl Showdown
Seventh ranked Alabama faces archrival Auburn in a pivotal SEC title race on ABC. A Tide win ties LSU for first and keeps Sugar Bowl options open. an Auburn win gives LSU the crown and could steer Alabama to the Sun Bowl. Auburn meets USC in the Citrus Bowl on Jan 1.
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Presbyterian Triumphs In Bronze Derby Classic
Presbyterian defeats Newberry 35 20 in the Bronze Derby Classic football game. Stevie Riggins gains 124 yards on 19 carries and Jimmy Lindsey adds 117 yards on 10 attempts including a 71 yard TD run. Newberry is held to 27 rushing yards as Presbyterian regains the Derby for the first time since 1982. The Blue Hose improve their series edge to 46 24 0.
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