Oklahoma Routs Nebraska to Clinch Orange Bowl Bid
Oklahoma, ranked seventh, upset second-ranked Nebraska 35-10 to share the Big Eight crown and earn a trip to the Orange Bowl against Michigan. Steve Davis led the Sooners with 130 rushing yards as Oklahoma capitalized on Nebraska’s five turnovers to seize control.
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Browns Defeat Bengals as Griese Out for Dolphins
Cleveland uses 35-23 win to seize momentum in division race as Bengals fall. Ken Anderson leaves with a bruised chest while Browns QB Mike Phipps throws for 298 yards and two TDs. Dolphins lose Griese to season-ending toe injury, paving the way for Baltimore’s rally to a 33-17 victory led by Marty Domres and Lydell Mitchell.
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Cameron Rules As King Of State College Crowd
Cameron University clinched the Oklahoma small college football crown with a 29 13 comeback win over East Central State, finishing 8 2 1 for the season. Coach Linville’s Aggies won their last seven games and own a 12 game state rivalry win streak. East Central ends 9 2 1. Pat O Neal’s squad goes to the Bicentennial Bowl. Ouachita Baptist leads Arkansas race after a 21 20 win, deciding their bid. Cameron’s defense shined late in the close contest.
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Buckeyes on verge of national title after big win
Ohio State, ranked No. 1, secured the Big Ten title and Rose Bowl berth with a 21-14 victory over Michigan. UCLA or California loom as possible Rose Bowl opponent while Oklahoma and others moved in late-season races.
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Bruce Casts Loud Vote For Big Eight's Strength
Iowa State coach Earle Bruce argues the Big Eight is the nation’s toughest league after a sixth straight loss 14-7 to Oklahoma State. The Cyclones finished 4-7 overall and 1-6 in conference, while Oklahoma State rose to 7-4. Bruce cites five bowl-bound opponents and notes two strong teams in Oklahoma State and Missouri.
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