Big Eight Bowl Picture Still Bright
The Big Eight standings linger with hope of two bowl bids as Kansas and Missouri edge toward potential invites. Kansas must beat Kansas State to keep Orange Bowl interest alive after a 27 23 loss to Oklahoma. Missouri could reach Sugar or Cotton Bowls if it defeats Oklahoma and holds momentum.
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Top Two College Powers Brush Aside Their Fears
Associated Press summary of college football action shows USC and Ohio State winning big as they push toward 7-0 records. Sogge and Simpson led USC past California 35-17, while Oklahoma and Ohio State benefited from strong play by Kern and Maciejowski. Michigan, Georgia, Missouri, and others posted decisive wins as Yale and Harvard also won.
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Sayers Season Ends After Knee Injury in Bears Win
Chicago bears beat the 49ers 27 to 19 as Gale Sayers suffers torn knee ligaments ending his season. Kermit Alexander took blame for the hit though the play was accidental. Sayers, leader in rushing, had 856 yards this season before surgery, with a hopeful prognosis for full recovery.
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