Weekend roundup of college football glory and gory
A digest of notable games and players from the weekend. Reggie Bush powered USC past Fresno State 50 42 with 294 rushing yards and 513 all purpose yards. Kurt Warner dazzled in Arizona’s win at St. Louis, Manning’s Colts rolled to 10 0, and Dallas Clark posted career highs against Cincinnati. MAC Thanksgiving slate highlighted by Miami Ohio Ohio Toledo Bowling Green and Western Michigan Northern Illinois. Miami’s Canes fell 14 10 to Georgia Tech amid off field turmoil. Tennessee’s upset loss to Vanderbilt shocks fans as Illini endure fifth straight loss under Ron Zook. SEC bowls and Houston Bowl uncertainties loom as ISU may face an SEC foe.
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Gophers Run Game Falls Short in 52-28 Loss to Iowa
Jim Souhan notes Minnesota’s top-rated running game failed to reach the end zone as Iowa rolled to a 52-28 victory. He quips about boredom and cites radio Christmas music and a punny turkey joke seen on a billboard.
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Jim Souhan
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
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Patemo's PSU Beats Michigan State for Big Ten Title
Penn State coach Joe Patemo hails a 31-22 victory over Michigan State that clinches the Big Ten championship and a berth in a BCS bowl. He recalls his father a boxer who warned only fighters who want to stay down never rise. PSU had been 7-16 in the prior two seasons.
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Bears end Carolina drive with 13 3 win over Panthers
Chicago remains in playoff chase at 7 3 after routing the Panthers 13 3 at Soldier Field. Nathan Vasher, Adewale Ogunleye and Kyle Orton lead a stifling defense and efficient offense as the Bears erase doubt and eye home field.
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Charles Tillman
Carolina Panthers
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Colts shoot down Bengals in high scoring shootout
The Indianapolis Colts improved to 10-0 with a 45-37 victory over Cincinnati at Paul Brown Stadium. Peyton Manning threw for 365 yards and three TDs, Reggie Wayne caught a 66-yard score, while Chad Johnson provided Bengals flair with a knee pose and cheerleader wink. The win shows the offense can vary, though the defense allowed 30-plus points for the first time this season.
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News-Sentinel
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Clark
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