Chiefs claim dubious title with win over Jaguars
Kansas City built a 30-26 victory in Jacksonville as coach Dick Vermeil touted ending the season with the NFL's best losing team. Trent Green passed for 294 yards and two TDs, while Tony Gonzalez and Priest Holmes produced key scores as the Chiefs improved to 6-9.
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Broncos spoil Raiders plans with last second win
Rod Smith set franchise receiving marks with eight catches as the Denver Broncos beat the Oakland Raiders 23-17. Smith's 12-yard TD catch gave Denver the lead with 9:59 left, while Oakland QB Rich Gannon had a strong day otherwise. The loss leaves Denver 8-7 and eliminated from playoff contention. Gannon finished 35 of 49 for 313 yards as Oakland sealed the AFC West two weeks earlier.
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Syracuse Dominates Wildcats in Insight.com Bowl 26 3
No. 18 Syracuse shuts down Kansas State 26 3 as James Mungro rushes for 112 yards and three touchdowns including a 65 yard score. Mungro becomes Syracuse career rushing leader second to Joe Morris, while K State endures season low 33 rushing yards and a winning season miss.
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Notre Dame Nears Willingham Hiring as Coach
Los Angeles AP report says Tyrone Willingham of Stanford likely to be named Notre Dame football coach soon. If hired he would be Notre Dame’s first black head coach in any sport, succeeding George O Leary who resigned after fabricating credentials.
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Solich poised to join Nebraska coaching elite with Rose Bowl shot
In Pasadena, Frank Solich eyes a Rose Bowl win over No. 1 Miami to claim at least a share of the national title and join Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne among Nebraska legends. If the Cornhuskers win, Solich could rise to their level, aided by an experienced staff and Heisman winner Eric Crouch.
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Colorado and Oregon rely on running backs in Fiesta Bowl
Colorado uses four tailbacks in an offense ranking eighth nationally in rushing. Chris Brown, Corden Johnson, and Bobby Purify each have multiple 100 yard games. Marcus Houston missed time with a groin injury but may return as part of a deep Buffaloes backfield. Oregon also expects a dynamic duo to carry the load.
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