Auburn shuts out Alabama and seizes Sugar Bowl bid
No. 7 Auburn defeats No. 18 Alabama 10-0 to clinch the SEC title and secure host Sugar Bowl berth versus undefeated Syracuse. Jeff Burger led two scoring drives, while Auburn’s defense stifled Alabama’s offense in the second half.
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Miami, Florida St. try to keep championship hopes alive
No. 1 Oklahoma watches as Miami and No. 3 Florida State try to preserve national title chances. Miami hosts Notre Dame while Florida State visits Florida. Key games also include Nebraska at Colorado and Auburn vs Syracuse as the season nears its end. Florida State and Miami face tough tests amid playoff implications.
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Jones and Thomas Pace Big 8 Player of the Year Honors
Oklahoma's Dante Jones wins the Defensive Player of the Year award in the Big 8 as Oklahoma State's Thurman Thomas earns Offensive Player of the Year. Thomas racks up 293 rushing yards in the finale, pushing his season total to 1613 yards and setting OSU records.
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ISU wrestlers edge NC State in tight college meet
Iowa State overcomes NC State 23 20 as Tim Krieger beats Scott Turner 3 2 at 150 pounds. Dan Knight debuts with a 4 45 pin at 118, and Mike Von Arsdale seals the victory with a 6 3 decision at 177 while injuries affect NC State’s lineup.
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YSU Looks to Upset UNI as Soltis Leads Tackles
Youngstown State, led by sophomore linebacker Paul Soltis with 165 tackles, aims to avenge an 1985 loss to UNI. John Dowling handles 14 of 20 field goals while YSU seeks MAC entry, noting UNI’s improved defense allowing 11 points per game in its last five.
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