Alabama Defense Stalls Tech Defenders In Tight Ballgame
Alabama limited VPI to three first downs with a strong second half. Hunter connected on two TD passes, Ranager had a 65 yard TD strike, and Mann's punt return TD gave Bama a halftime edge. Defensive plays dominated a low scoring fourth quarter as both teams struggled offensively.
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Soph
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Tide
Ranager
Donnie Sutton
VPI
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Dean
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Larry Cheekmore
Jud Brownell
Simcsak
UPI
Dixon
Vanderbilt Domination Secures Early Lead Over VMI in 25 12 Victory
Vanderbilt opened strong against Virginia Military Institute, building a 15 0 halftime edge as Bough Mathews returned a 72 yard punt for a touchdown and John Miller connected on key passes. Ernie Perez kicked a 44 yard field goal and added another from 36 in the fourth. VMI answered with a pair of fourth quarter scores, but the Commodores held on for the win.
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Kansas State Tops Colorado State in New Stadium Debut
Kansas State defeats Colorado State 21 0 in Manhattan as Cornelius Davis scores all three touchdowns. Davis rushed for a 6 yard TD, caught a 16 yard TD pass, and added a 1 yard plunge to cap the scoring in the unveiling of the 35 000 seat stadium before about 25 000 fans.
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Florence State comeback falls short at Arkansas 14 12
Florence State Lions rallied from two early Arkansas Bears touchdowns but lost 14 to 12. Arkansas scorers came in the first quarter on a fumbled punt and a 15 yard pass. Florence answered with a late second quarter TD and a late fourth quarter pass, but two point tries failed.
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Decatur
NCS Raffles NC 38 To 6
North Carolina State crushed North Carolina 38-6 in an Atlantic Coast Conference game in Chapel Hill. Gary Yount opened with an 84-yard punt return for a quick Wolfpack lead, and NCSU built a 14-0 advantage before halftime, achieving its highest score against the Tar Heels.
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Alabama stifles Gobblers as Hall and Crowson seal win
Hall and Crowson intercepted passes in the final three minutes to stop a Gobblers comeback. Crowson's pick with just over a minute left crushed late hopes, while a punt end-zone recovery and another kick kept Alabama ahead 67 00-7.
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Simesak
Penn State Dominates Navy In Opener
Penn State’s stout defense forced five Navy passes and four fumbles, setting up 24 points as Charley Pittman rushed for 161 yards and a touchdown in a 31-6 Penn State victory. The Nittany Lions led 3-0 after one quarter and 17-0 at halftime.
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Coach Jerry praises defense and conditioning amid tight game
He notes only 15 players started on defense and 20 on offense and compliments their effort. He says both teams were well conditioned and that the defensive effort stood out.
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Auburn Tigers Fall As SMU Seizes Late Lead
Auburn ends the game with late drives stalling after SMU ski persistent defense. SMU quarterback Hixson and Fleming connected for scores while Brisendine and Currier added point producing plays. Auburn’s late rallies include interceptions and a 25 yard field goal but fall short as SMU holds 37 28 final.
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Currier
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Trom
Southern Cal gins Opener
USC rallies to a 29 20 season opening victory over Minnesota as C J Simpson shines. Simpson carries six straight plays for a 45 yard drive and adds a 36 yard TD and a 7 yard score with 28 seconds left. He finishes with 236 rushing yards on 39 carries and six receptions for 9 yards.
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Bears Upset Michigan in season opener 21-7
California stunned Michigan 21-7 as Gary Fowler rushed for two touchdowns and sealed the win with a late score. Michigan led 14-7 at halftime after an eight yard pass from Dennis Brown to Jim Mandich, while California racked up 240 rushing yards to Michigan's 99 on the ground.
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