Upstart Giants edge Rams 16-13 in wild-card win
New York Giants stun Los Angeles 16-13 in Anaheim advancing to face San Francisco. Phil Simms completed 22 of 31 passes for 179 yards while Rob Carpenter scored the only TD on a 1 yard run. Ali Haji-Sheikh added three field goals as NYG controlled the game.
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Raiders knocked out as Seahawks deny champs in wild card
The Los Angeles Raiders lost 13-7 to the Seattle Seahawks in the AFC West wild card game, ending a strong 1984 season. Jim Plunkett was sacked six times, Seattle rode Dan Doornink for 126 yards, while Lyle Alzado lamented injuries and inconsistency.
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SMU Eyes Cautious Play Against Chaminade Classic
Southern Methodist, unbeaten after an 85-76 win over Oklahoma, faces Chaminade in the Christmas Day Classic. The Mustangs hope to avoid a shock similar to Chaminade's 1984 Virginia upset, aiming to stay perfect entering the Southwest Conference race.
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BYU Faces Waiting Game After Historic Season
No 1 BYU finished 13 0 with a Holiday Bowl win over Michigan 24 17 and seeks a national title. Questions linger if a perfect season can yield the championship as AP polls on January 2 will crown the 1984 champion. BYU coach LaVell Edwards defends the criteria of winning as the core standard.
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