Steelers Must Play Their Best
The Steelers face the start of the NFL season amid injuries and inconsistent offense after a 3-4 preseason. Dan Rooney and Chuck Noll warn the defending champions must play aggressively to avoid losses, with Bradshaw unsettled by rhythm and key players sidelined or limited.
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Oklahoma Tops AP Poll With 1,130 Points
Oklahoma retains the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press college football rankings after routing Oregon 62-7. Michigan and Ohio State battle for No. 2, each with two first‑place votes, while USC, Missouri, and Nebraska hold fourth to sixth.
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Cefalo Out Of Ohio State Game For Penn State
Penn State wingback Jim Cefalo will miss the Ohio State clash in Columbus due to a broken thumb. The 19-year-old sophomore, sidelined by thumb injury and earlier sprained ankle, is expected out at least three weeks. Freshman Tom Donovan and junior Floyd Baskerville will start at wingback against unbeaten Ohio State. Donovan gained 113 yards on 10 carries in his debut versus Stanford.
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Falcons Start Bartkowski Quest For Falcons Rise
Atlanta opens the season with Steve Bartkowski at quarterback after drafting him with a multiyear, 600000-plus contract. The Falcons, 3-11 last year, loom as underdogs in the NFC West, aiming to climb from the cellar with a revamped offense and defense led by Nobis Zook Humphrey and Brown.
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New Orleans Saints face shaky hopes with Manning inked and rookies
The Saints enter the 1975 NFL season with Archie Manning recovering from arm surgery and likely out for the opener at Washington. Coach John North pin hopes on rookie receivers and new linemen while veteran players shuffle roles. If Manning heals fast the Saints could exceed a 3-11 forecast and push toward eight or nine wins and a playoff bid.
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AP Picker Sees Pitt PSU Losing
AP picks Ohio State to beat Penn State in a clash of top teams. Woody Hayes faces Joe Paterno in Columbus, with historic results cited. Predictions cover several games and upset shots, highlighting notable coaching matchups and prior scores.
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Redskins Running Questioned Over The Hill Gang Too Old
Washington AP reports the 1975 Redskins aim to rebuild the running game after sputtering last season. Larry Brown recovery and veteran backs Moses Denson and Charlie Evans anchor plans as QB Kilmer leads an offense relying on short passes and the ground game.
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Paterno Praises Ohio State After Openers Win
State College Pa AP Paterno praises Ohio State as an awesome team after a strong opener against Michigan State highlighting Archie Griffin Cornelius Greene Pete Johnson and Brian Baschnage as a dynamic backfield and noting Kaban the placekicker along with a fast secondary led by Tim Fox and Craig Cassady.
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