Nebraska Triumphs Over Colorado in Big Eight Clash
Fifth ranked Nebraska remained unbeaten with a 21-3 win at Colorado. Bob Churchich connected on timely passes while the defense stymied Colorado as Nebraska reached six victories. An early miscue by Colorado nearly shifted momentum, but the Huskers pulled away in the fourth period with a 30 yard return by Harry Wilson setting up their third touchdown.
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Miss State Edges Houston In Tight Bruising Win
Mississippi State overcame Houston 18-13 in a bruising game at Storkville. Don Bland's 73 yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter provided MSU's winning margin as Houston fumbled twice, including a safety on a punt.
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Tennessee and LSU force 3 3 tie in SEC clash
In Baton Rouge the undersized Tennessee defense stifled LSU as both teams traded field goals. Fred Martin and Doug Moreau each kicked for their squads with Moreau missing several attempts. Tennessee led 3 0 before LSU tied late on a 21 yard kick. Attendance was 54 000.
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Michigan Football Triumph Over Minnesota 19-12
Michigan defeated Minnesota 19-12 in a Big Ten clash. Mel Anthony scored on a one yard run for Michigan while Bob Timberlake contributed a safety in the third period. Minnesota answered with a first touchdown on an 11 yard pass from Kramer.
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Purdue Tops Iowa 19 14 Behind Ca tavalos Defense
Purdue outscored Iowa 19 14 as George Catavolos anchored a tough defense amid Hawkeye fumbles. Gary Snook threw for 310 yards on 26 of 49 passes, matching a Big Ten yardage mark before Iowa's miscues in the final minutes altered the outcome.
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Auburn Triumphs 14-7 Over Southern Mississippi
Auburn, with backup Joe Campbell directing a comeback win, edged Southern Mississippi 14-7. All-America sideline star Jimmy Sidle watched as tempers flared late and a fight erupted after Auburn took a seven point lead.
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Spartans Roll Past Wildcats In Big Ten Opener
Michigan State overpowered Northwestern 24 to 6 in East Lansing as Juday connected with Gene Washington for a six yard TD and a later three yard score. MSU improved to 2-5 overall and 1-2 in the Big Ten while Northwestern fell to 2-4. Attendance reached 66,311.
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Alabama Rallies to Beat Florida 17 14 in SEC Thriller
Alabama erased a late deficit to force a 17 14 win over Florida as David Ray kicked a 21 yard field goal in the final minutes. Fullback Steve Bowman broke free for a 30 yard TD to help tie the game and Jim Hall’s potential tying FG miss.
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