Oklahoma routs Maryland 35 0 in regional TV win
Oklahoma offense clicks like old glory days as tailbacks Shotts and Owens spark a 35 0 victory over Maryland. Warmack directs a balanced attack with passing, ground game, and a safety score. Vachon miscues aside, Sooners set 28 first downs and dominate on defense.
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Wildcats upset Ohio State 14 to 7 in varied clash
Arizona stunned Ohio State 14 7 in Columbus after a first period TD by Brungard and Ehrsam setup by Long and Anders. Reserve QB Bruce Lee directed Arizona second period drives to seal the upset before 77468 at Ohio Stadium.
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Ordina Stars Nebraska Hangs 70 Defeat On Minnesota
Nebraska beats Minnesota 7 0 with a 25 yard third quarter TD by Joe Ordina to extend home winning streak to 20 at Memorial Stadium. The Cornhuskers run their record to 2 0 as Minnesota suffers its first loss in two starts. Frank Patrick guides a 94 yard drive while Dennis Richnafsky and Dick Davis catch key passes.
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Syracuse Romps Over West Virginia 23-6 in Intersections Battle
Syracuse builds on a strong passing and run game plus stifling defense to down West Virginia 23-6. Rick Cassata throws two touchdowns and Tom Coughlin and Jack Jones catch one each, Larry Csonka rushes for 117 yards, Mountaineers suffer minus 19 rushing yards. A late WVU score comes after Syracuse reserves.
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Penn Defeats Lehigh to Open 1991 Season
Senior quarterback Bill Creeden ran for one touchdown as Penn defeated Lehigh 35 to 23 to open its 1991 football season. Lehigh erased a two touchdown deficit but could not complete the comeback.
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Missouri Tigers Triumph 13-6 Over Northwestern
Missouri quarterback Gary Kombrink accounted for 233 rushing and passing yards, sparking a 13-6 victory at Northwestern. Jay Wallace added two field goals and a 28 yard pass set up a one yard score, while Northwestern's Dennis Coyne blocked a punt to spark its lone TD in the first period.
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Arizona State Upsets Badgers in Madison
Arizona State quarterback Ed Roseborough threw three touchdowns and ran for another as Max Anderson rushed for 220 yards, including a 75 yard scoring burst, to power the Sun Devils to a 42 to 16 victory over Wisconsin, handing the Badgers their first home opener loss since 1948. Helton, Hill, and Anderson were among the standout names in the upset with Roseborough connecting on a 22 yard strike to Hill and later finding Helton for a 12 yard score.
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Jets Fullback Matt Snell Undergoes Knee Cartilage Operation
New York Jets fullback Matt Snell, troubled by knee problems for weeks, had surgery Friday to remove cartilage from his left knee, UPI reports. The team did not reveal a projected return date.
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Simpson shines in 21-17 USC win over Michigan State
Southern Cal quarterback Steve Sogge balanced with Simpson as the Trojans beat Michigan State 21-17 in East Lansing. Simpson ran for 190 yards and scored twice while adding a 16 yard and a 45 yard pass setup. Sogge connected on nine of his early attempts as USC improved to 3-0 after a prior loss.
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Illinois Smashes Pittsburgh In Season Opener
Illinois opened its home football season with a 34-6 rout of Pittsburgh in Champaign. Bob Naponic scored and threw a TD, while Dave Jackson raced 78 yards for a big play as 51,251 fans backed new coach Jim Valek and cheered through the slush-fund scandal blush.
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Tennessee Routs Auburn as Warren Injures Knee
Tennessee defeats Auburn 27-13 in Knoxville as quarterback Dewey Warren throws for one TD and runs for another before injuring his right knee and leaving on a stretcher. Backup Charlie Fulton leads TD drives in third and fourth quarters.
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