Rams Clinch Title Upset Bills Stomp Cardinals
In a soggy Pontiac Stadium, the Rams defeated the Lions 20-0 to clinch the National Conference West title as James Harris threw three touchdowns to Harold Jackson and Ron Jessie. Detroit’s playoff hopes dimmed with a 6-5 record and a shutout loss, while the Bills built a 32-14 win over the Cardinals in St. Louis.
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Bills rally past St. Louis to trim lead in AFC East
Bills 32 7 over the Cardinals included Braxton scoring three touchdowns and 160 rushing yards. St Louis turnovers fueled Buffalo gains as Jim Hart’s late TD pass couldn’t swing the outcome. Buffalo stays within a half game of Miami for first in the AFC East.
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Syracuse Opens Season With Tourney Tests
Syracuse coach Roy Danforth guides an inexperienced 1975-76 squad into two early tournaments as the Orangemen, ranked 20th, face Austin Peay in Clemson IPTAY action and Harvard meets Clemson. Lost stars Hackett and Lee depart, Seibert and Williams return to lead a young lineup aiming for 15 to 17 wins.
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