Auburn Pounds Kentucky 41-14 to Extend Winning Streak
No. 9 Auburn rolled to a 41-14 victory over Kentucky, extending its winning streak to 16 games under Terry Bowden while Kentucky coach Bill Curry remained winless in 11 attempts against the Tigers. Key plays included a 37 yard interception return for a TD by Ken Alvis, a fumble recovery for a TD by Mike Pelton, and a fumble recovery by Anthony Harris setting up a score. Curry downplayed personal woes amid Kentucky’s four straight losses averaging 49-15, despite earlier triumphs over Louisville.
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Auburn Tigers Rout Kentucky In ESPN Televised Game
Auburn defeated Kentucky 41 to 14 as Beasley and Davis led rushing for Auburn while Nix passed for 120 yards and Craig added 17. Kentucky managed 96 passing yards on O Ferral and Hobbie combined for 21 completions. Tigers' defense forced a Michael self destruct, while ESPN carried the action with national attention.
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Area Football Tonight’s Games Highlight Local Showdowns
Area teams prepare for Friday night action with Jefferson North at Oskaloosa and basehor-Linwood at Tonganoxie. Oskaloosa leans on rusher Denny Beach while Baldwin and Eudora face Baldwin and Wellsville respectively. Perry Lecompton visits Lansing as McLouth eyes 5-0 at Jackson Heights with Delaware Valley League implications.
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Baker faces Central Methodist in homecoming test
Baker College hosts Central Methodist at Liston Stadium for homecoming in a 2 p.m. kickoff. Baker, 0-3, seeks improvement against a 1-1 CMC squad that beat Graceland 49-14, with Baker emphasizing a stronger defense, a tougher run game led by Jason White, and a more focused approach after last year’s close 26-23 win by Central Methodist.
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Georgia QB creeps closer to SEC mark
Alabama safety Willie Gaston disputes talk of Zeier's dominance as he faces Georgia quarterback Eric Zeier in Tuscaloosa. Zeier nears the SEC career passing yardage record, needing 224 yards to surpass Shane Matthews's 9,287. Zeier aims for a win as he approaches the milestone.
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Big Eight football crowds surge as season opens
Attendance soars across the Big Eight as Oklahoma hosts Iowa State in a conference opener while Kansas and Kansas State post record home crowds. Nebraska eyes a red clad sellout record as Tommie Frazier’s absence looms and Colorado pursues road tests with Texas looming.
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