Manning and Montgomery Spark Sugar Bowl Thriller
Archie Manning of Mississippi dazzled the Sugar Bowl crowd with 21 of 35 passes for 273 yards and 39 rushing yards, steering his Rebels to a 27 22 win. Bill Montgomery of Arkansas also delivered a superstar performance as the Razorbacks pressed hard.
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Who's No. 1 In The Land in Football Polls
Devine and Burkhart lead praise as Penn State fans and coaches debate rankings. Missouri's Terry McMillan cried after a tough game while Arkansas coach Frank Broyles laments a strong show by Mississippi and looks ahead to Archie Manning's return for Ole Miss. Texas narrowly defeats Arkansas 15-14 in the Cotton Bowl to finish top in the AP rankings with Penn State close behind.
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Texas Downs Notre Dame In Cotton Bowl Thriller
Texas upset Notre Dame 21 to 17 in the Cotton Bowl as the Longhorns relied on strong lines and a dominant backfield to carve through the Irish defense. Texas built three touchdown drives to spoil Notre Dame’s first bowl bid in 45 years.
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Trojans Defeat Michigan 10-3 For Rose Bowl Title
Southern California wins the Rose Bowl 10-3 as quarterback Jimmy Jones throws a 33-yard TD to Bob Chandler. The Trojans' defense, anchored by a six-man line including Tony Terry, shuts down Don Moorhead and Michigan. McKay eyes possible fifth straight Rose Bowl appearance despite losses to the Wild Bunch.
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Texas Nips Trish in dramatic 1969 finale
Texas defeated Notre Dame 20 14 as James Street rushed for 331 yards and two fourth down plays set up the winning touchdown. Safety Fred Steinmark played on one leg as Texas extended its win streak and neared the national title with the final AP poll to follow on Sunday.
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Penn State Defeats Missouri in Orange Bowl Defense Dominates
In a record Orange Bowl crowd Penn State’s defense starved Missouri’s offense as seven interceptions set a game record. George Landis and Dennis Onkotz each grabbed two picks while Gary Hull and Neal Smith contributed key plays sealing a 10 to 3 victory and extending Penn State’s winning streak.
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