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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1977

Page

6

Allison Back And Ready To Start Against Steers

Texas Tech coach Steve Sloan faced a salvage mission after a Sept. 24 loss to Texas AGM and a season ending leg injury to quarterback Rodney Allison. Backups Tres Adams and Mark Johnson led wins over North Carolina, Arizona and Rice as Allison, expected to start next week, eyes a return against Texas the top-ranked foe.

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Texas Longhorns Dominant In SWC Tilt After Upset Wins

Texas exuded momentum behind Earl Campbell's best day as SMU fell 19 6 while Texas A M and TCU both won, boosting the SWC with Baylor and Houston facing varied outcomes. Michigan’s shutout loss to Minnesota sparked crowd reaction as Texas gunners aimed for national contender status.

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LSC Shootout sets Angelo State battle with A&I

In the Sine Star Conference race Angelo State meets Abilene Christian in a pivotal showdown while Abilene Christian and Angelo State push for the top, with Southwest Texas also contesting key league games. Elvis Hartsfield shines in a start versus Sam Houston as Abilene Christian and Sam Houston chase conference wins.

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UT Irish for Cotton Bowl buzz grows in Dallas

In Dallas, UPI reports Texas Longhorns near No 1 in country after a dominant Notre Dame win over USC stirs Cotton Bowl chatter. Officials won’t invite until November 19 but a Texas Notre Dame rematch on January 2 remains a strong fan topic despite mixed recent history between the programs.

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Pate Tramples Southern Field at Southern Open

Jerry Pate fired a four under par 68 to win the Southern Open by seven strokes at Green Island. Johnny Miller and Mac McLendon tied for second as Pate’s 266 total set a strong margin, with Miller disappointed at finishing seven back after a challenging round.

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Gophers stun Wolverines for first shutout in 113 games

Minnesota coach Cal Stall chose Mark Carlson as starter after late decision. Carlson led the unranked Gophers to a 16 0 upset of Michigan, ending Michigan’s 9 1 Big Ten record and opening a three way tie for fifth in the conference. Sophomore kicker Paul Rogind nailed three field goals. Coach Bo Schembechler called it Michigan’s worst offensive game.

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Steelers Triumph Over Oilers Despite Overtime Pressure

Pittsburgh beat Houston 27 to 10 as Terry Bradshaw passed well and Franco Harris scored twice. Houston struck first on a Stueber punt fumble recovery by Harris, but miscues and key deflections by Lynn Swann and John Stallworth helped the Steelers pull away. White and the defense weathered Pastorini’s five sacks and two interceptions to seal the road victory.

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