Buffs Push Notre Dame Rivalry Toward National Title Clash
Colorado coach Bill McCartney hopes Notre Dame wins its remaining two games while Colorado takes Kansas State to force an Orange Bowl rematch with the Irish. Notre Dame leads the AP poll with 8 1 1, while Colorado rises to second after other top teams stumble.
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UNLV No 1 in first college basketball poll
UNLV led by coach Jerry Tarkanian opens the preseason ranked No 1 in a 65-member panel poll. Arkansas Arizona Michigan State and North Carolina follow as top contenders while the NCAA faces a possible ruling on Rebels defending their 1990 title amid penalties.
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Shudak earns Big 8 honor after five field goals
Iowa State place kicker Jeff Shudak, who set a school record with five field goals in a 27 25 win over Missouri, becomes the Big 8 offensive player of the week. Coach Jim Walden praises his work ethic as Shudak nears the season finale versus Oklahoma State.
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Northern Arizona Scares UNI Ahead of Playoff Run
Northern Arizona visits the UNI Dome for a 7 p.m. game as Terry Allen says the Lumberjacks scare him with a tough schedule and great offense. UNI sits at 7-3 after moving to 12th in the I-AA poll while Eastern Kentucky earned home-field advantage at 10-0.
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Louisville Lottery to Fiesta Bowl Over All American
Louisville appears headed to the Fiesta Bowl on January 1, shifting from the All American Bowl in Birmingham after a 9 1 1 season. Don Meyers said teams include a Southeastern or Southwestern Conference foe plus Louisville, with formal decisions expected at a news briefing.
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Eagles defense scores thrice in 3:51 to fuel win over Washington
The Philadelphia defense, led by Reggie White, scores three touchdowns in 3:51 late third quarter to spark a 28 14 victory over Washington. Randall Cunningham and Heath Sherman contribute as the Eagles improve to 5 4 while Washington 5 4 suffers injuries to Jeff Rutledge and Jay Humphries. Brian Mitchell, stepping in as a running back, leads a late Washington drive and scores from 1 yard.
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Iowa Eyes Rose Bowl and Big Ten Bowl Picture
Iowa weighs Rose Bowl chances as Gator Bowl hosts Minnesota foes Purdue and Michigan faces Ohio State. Fiesta Bowl pullback reshuffles bids with Big Ten out, while Holiday, Liberty, and Gator Bowls set for New Year action. Iowa's prior Gator Bowl loss cited as context.
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Hawks Face Strong Temple Scoring Challenge
Temple coach John Chaney plans to rely on a deep lineup led by 7-foot center and 6-9 forward while Temple's Macon targets 30s scoring. Iowa's Barnes prepares to guard Macon as Davis tests 10-man depth and weighs medical red shirts for Lookingbill amid back injuries.
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Iowa women focus on inside strength as freshmen adapt
Iowa head coach Stringer emphasizes inside play and defense for a young team led by Waugh and Foster. Freshmen Harmon, Marx, and Dillingham are quickly adapting, with guard Aaron and Rahming battling for backcourt spots as the schedule tightens and national pieces praise the freshman class.
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Yarbrough Tops Iowa’s Early Signing Interest
Racine Horlick coach Barb Chambers says Ameda Yarbrough may choose Iowa among her top two schools after visiting Iowa and Penn State. The Gazette notes she will decide during the early signing period starting Wednesday. Shelley Sheetz says Iowa told her she is the No 2 option behind Yarbrough and that Iowa offered a scholarship.
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