Michigan Wins On Last-Second Field Goal In Big Ten Thriller
Michigan survives a desperate Iowa drive as Owen Gill fumbles at the Iowa 29 with 1:30 left and Bob Bergeron hits a 45-yard line drive with eight seconds remaining to lift 10th-ranked Michigan 16-13. The victory creates a showdown with Illinois for the Big Ten lead.
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U S Wins First World Cup Gold In Acrobatics
The Sixth Annual World Cup of Sports Acrobatics closed at the Five Seasons Center with the United States earning its first gold medal. Steve Elliott delivered a standout men's individual straight tumbling performance helping Nebraska alumnus to a historic triumph before a crowd near 4000.
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Bo Schembechler’s bowl stance shifts after two seasons
Michigan coach Bo Schembechler, once disdainful of bowls after Iowa’s 1981 upset, now shows a calmer, confident outlook. He praises his team’s resilience after a hard-fought win, notes the tight Big Ten race, and discusses Iowa’s strong running game as Illinois looms.
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Sooners Dominant Win Over Iowa State Shifts Big Eight Race
Oklahoma, ranked 16th, thumped Iowa State 49 to 11 on Dad’s Day at Owen Field to move to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in the Big Eight. ISU quarterback David Archer threw for 196 yards and a TD, adding to his school-record career completions, while Oklahoma’s offense sparked with explosive plays and a strong line. the Sooners now share the league lead with Nebraska heading into a title push and Orange Bowl bid considerations.
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How The AP Top Twenty Fared
AP top twenty results show Nebraska crushing Colorado 49 to 11 while Texas edged SMU 15 to 12. North Carolina idle and Penn State defeated West Virginia 41 to 23. Auburn beat Mississippi State 28 to 13, Florida edged East Carolina 24 to 17, Georgia routed Kentucky 47 to 21, and Miami beat Cincinnati 17 to 7. Numerous other ranked teams posted wins or idle weeks.
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