Miami Upsets Syracuse 24-0 on Biletnikoff Passes
Miami quarterback Bob Biletnikoff threw two TDs and completed seven passes as Miami defeated Syracuse 24-0 for the Orangemen’s first shutout in 20 games. The Hurricanes pressured Floyd Little, forcing three Syracuse fumbles and holding him to 60 yards on 12 carries.
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N.Y
UPI
Bob Biletnikoff
Miami
Orangemen
Biletnikoff
Steve Smith
Fred Cassidy
Floyd Little
Orange
Navy
Southern Methodist
Leroy Lewis
Hurricanes
Little
Smith
Don Cartright
Curtright
Larry Bodie
Cassidy
Passes for Both Touchdowns Kenny Lucas Pitches Pitt To 13-9 Win
Pitt and Kenny Lucas edge Oklahoma 13-9 as Lucas throws two TD passes in the second half. He connects with Mitch Zalninsky for a late first-half TD after a punt roll set the Panthers up on the Sooners' 28. Oklahoma had a goal-line drive in the third with Hammon to Brown, but a late interception halted another try.
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Pitt
Sooners
John Hammond
Hammond
Gordon Brown
Hammon
Shotts
Nebraska Rallies Past Air Force in 27-17 Victory
No. 2 Nebraska opened with an 80 yard So lich TD and built a 21 point lead before Air Force answered. So lich led Nebraska with 41 and 21 yard TD runs as the Falcons closed to 21-17 in the third, but the Cornhuskers pulled away late for the 27-17 win.
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AIR Force Academy
Colo
Frank Solich
Nebraska
Air Force
Cornhuskers
Solich
Tennessee and Auburn Battle to 13-13 Tie in SEC Clash
In Knoxville Tennessee and Auburn deadlocked 13-13 as both offenses faltered at times. Charles Fulton scored two Tennessee touchdowns, while Auburn answered with a Tom Bryan rushing score and Hank Hall’s three-yard reception. Attendance 45 478.
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Auburn
Tennessee
Grogan
Hank Hall
Tigers
Teen Fulton
Leake
Aub—Bryant
Tern—Fulton
Hall
Bryant
McDawid
Michigan State dominates Penn State 23 to 0 in upset win
Michigan State defeats Penn State 23 0 at University Park. Quarterback Steve Juday scores a rushing TD and sets up another with a first half pass. Rich Kenney nails three field goals and two extra points as Bob Apisa adds a 35 yard TD run. Spartans pressure Penn State receivers and stop the Lions on several drives.
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Penn State
Clinton Jones
Michigan State
Juday
Jones
Apisa
Michigan
University Park
UPI
Steve Juday
Rich Kenney
Kenney
Bob Apisa
Hawaii
Lions
Mike Irvin
Akers Says Tascosa Team Tough in Lubbock Loss
Arizona defense led by Mike Hawk stifled Kansas rally as By Carlton Stowers reports Lubbock High’s Akers praising Tascosa’s athletes after a 2-15 setback. Wildcats’ momentum halted late. injury impacts and coaching reflections frame the game recap with quotes on effort and controversy.
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Caprock Longhorns
Caprock
Tascosa
Fred
Jan Komorowski
Clinchdieckers
Arkansas
Ram-Rod
Lubbock
Westerners
Akers
Maine Beats Boston 18 7 on Devarney's Record Passes
Maine quarterback Dick Devarney shredded Boston University’s defense with pinpoint passes and set a school record as the Black Bears defeated the Terriers 18 to 7.
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Maine
Boston
Dick Devarney
Boston University
Black Bears
McGuire Ramsey Patterson Praise and Critique After Tascosa Clash
Lubbock figures Freddie Akers notes strong defense in the first half but praises the visitors for a comeback and big, tough players. Ramsey Patterson reflects on coaches and fan excitement while mentioning missed chances and a disputed call involving Rusty Underwood and a late pass.
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Tascosa
Ward
Cd Jubbork High Clan
Eaner
Labbuk
Rusty Underwood
Freddie. Akers
Lubbock
Bert
Caprock vs Burger gridiron clash yields Caprock win
Caprock 13, Burger 8 in a hard fought game. Caprock capitalized on Burger fumbles and strong defense to pull ahead. Pampa and Palo Duro players praised efforts despite bruises and key mistakes.
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Palo Duro
Eural Mamsky
Nurning Pont
Jones
Jonnie Wack Brady
Sirone
Princeton Beats Rutgers 32-6 in opener for Tigers
Princeton dominated Rutgers 32-6 in the season opener as Charley Gogolak kicked six field goals including a 52 yarder and a kickoff return for a touchdown. The win sharpens a long series lead dating to 1869 with Princeton ahead 48 to 8 in the 56th meeting.
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Charley Gogolak
Tigers
Rutgers
Hart's Column Highlights Crippled Teams and Freshman Guard
Levelland's Mickey Parkinson and Lobos' George Keeling out with knee injuries cripple the lineups. Denver City T Van Vernon on crutches and other players sidelined. David Laughlin, former Monterey and Denver City trackman, starts kickoff duties for Texas Lutheran as a freshman. Wayne Mason shifts from Texas Tech to New Mexico State. Lamesa coach Donald Jay laments a scoreless start to the season as Tornadoes again fail to reach the end zone despite a late push.
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Mickey Parkinson
Lobos
George Keelings
Denver City
van Vernon
David Laughlin
Monterey
Texas Lutheran College
Wayne Mason
Texas Tech
New Mexico State
Las Cruces
Donald Jay
Lamesa
Tornadoes
Georgia Dominates Vanderbilt 24-10 on Ground and Return Plays
In Athens Georgia used a staunch defense plus special teams and a late first-half TD to beat Vanderbilt 24-10. A key 82 yard punt return a 43 yard interception return by a guard and a fumble recovery all led to touchdowns. Preston Ridlehuber warmed the scoreboard with an 82 yard run and Bob Etter added a field goal for a 10-0 lead. Vanderbilt tied the game with a pair of scores but Dickie Phillips returned a fumble for 43 yards to spark Georgia’s decisive lead before halftime. Attendance 45,000.
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Mike Johnson
Roger Calderwood
Jay Willett
Sim Stokes
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Bob Skahan
Willie Ray Smith
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AMK
Thompson
Komorowski
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Bouda
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Kan—Stois
Fenton
Athens
Georgia
Vanderbilt
Preston Ridlehuber
Bob Etter
Vance Evans
Commodore
Bob Kerr
Dickie Phillips
Phillips
Missouri Blasts Oklahoma State in 134 Big Eight Victory
Missouri quarterback Gary Lane sparked the Tigers with an 80 yard run early in the second half to seal a 134 Big Eight football win over Oklahoma State in Stillwater. Lane and Charlie Brown led a 383 yard offense as Missouri held a 6-0 halftime lead. The defense, anchored by 18 year old Russell Washington, limited OSU to two drives into Missouri territory.
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Okla
Gary Lane
Missouri
Tigers
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Charlie Brown
Bill Bates
Russell Washington
Cowboys
Washington State Edges Minnesota 14 13 After Fumbles
Washington State capitalized on Minnesota fumbles to drive for a late touchdown. Tom Roth scored on a fourth down plunge and Willie Gaskins converted twice for the decisive points as the Cougars earned a 14 13 victory despite Minnesota stringing multiple miscues.
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Gophers
Tom Roth
Willie Gaskins
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Doug Flansburg
West Virginia Crushes William and Mary for Second Straight Win
West Virginia's dream back field, aided by kicking specialist Chuck Kinder, powered a 34-14 Southern Conference victory over William and Mary in Williamsburg. The Mountaineers extended their winning streak as they controlled both sides of the line and scored steadily.
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West Virginia
Chuck Kinder
William and Mary
Austin College Rolls Past Mexico Poly 42 8
Quarterback Jerry Bishop threw for 246 yards and ran in two touchdowns as Austin College defeated Mexico Polytechnical Institute 42-8. Bishop finished with a career rushing and passing total of 4,715 yards, surpassing Bo Miller for the all time mark. Mike Maloney scored two touchdowns, helping the team build a 28-0 lead in the first period.
Michigan Edges California In Tight 10 7 Victory
Michigan holds off California 10 7 as guard Paul Johnson recovers Berry fumble on the Michigan 12 in the final minute. Sugar kicks a 21 yard field goal and Vidmer scores on a 1 yard run as Michigan leads 10 0 at halftime. California drives stall on interceptions and fumbles. Ted Parks catches a 16 yard pass for California's lone TD.
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Golden Bears
Paul Johnson
Dan Berry
Rick Volk
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Rick Sugar
Dick Vidmer
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Ted Parks
Greg Palamountain
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Johnson
Sugar
Frank Nunley
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