Oilers edges Chiefs 17 13 in tense finish
Houston earns 17 13 victory over Kansas City to move to 6-1 as Bob Atkins intercepts a Mike Livington pass and returns 70 yards to seal the win. Dan Pastorini and Kenny Burrough combine for two Oilers touchdowns amid late Chiefs pressure.
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Aggies and Longhorns face pivotal SWC tests
Texas A&M hosts SMU after the Mustangs stunned the Aggies 32 to 30 last season as both unbeaten SWC powers prepare for a key clash. Ed Simonini anchors A&M defense while SMU’s Wishbone attack and Wayne Morris troubled Texas. Baylor seeks rebound as Mark Jackson recovers from a shoulder injury.
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West Texas State triples returns to pace Valley race
West Texas State senior safety Michael Kelson sparked a 45-20 win over Northeast Louisiana with three interception returns totaling 146 yards and two touchdowns. Anthony Cogan added three TDs as the Buffaloes sit 1-2 in the Missouri Valley, ready to host New Mexico State. Drake and Tulsa bounce back, while Wichita State's lone Saturday game looms.
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