Notre Dame Eyes Title If Texas Falls In Cotton Bowl
A scenario analysis notes Texas undefeated but Notre Dame could claim a national crown with a Texas loss. Oklahoma and Alabama in strong positions, while Michigan Arkansas Penn State and others hold postseason bowls shaping final AP tally.
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Broncos prove they are for real in win over Colts
Denver to 10-1 with a 27-13 victory as Craig Morton throws two early TD passes and the Orange Crush defense hounds Bert Jones. Tom Jackson’s 73-yard interception return seals the win, lifting Denver ahead in the AFC West.
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Tar Heels Top Oregon State In Open Of Season
North Carolina beat Oregon State 94-63 as Dean Smith praised the defense and rebounding while Joe Hall criticized Kentucky reserves after a 110-86 win over SMU. Mike O Koren and Phil Ford led UNC with 21 and 20 points respectively as other top teams posted wins.
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Dons Roar Past San Francisco State Behind Balanced Scoring
Notre Dame’s balanced offense shines as Winford Baynes scores 25 and James Hardy 23 in a rout over San Francisco State. Phelps praises the all around scoring with eight or nine players contributing. Hardy, at 6 foot 8, plays center while Cartwright recovers, delivering 17 in the second half to seal a 53-29 burst.
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