Clemson Crowned 1981 NCAA Football Champion
Clemson Tigers finish 12-0 to claim the national title after beating Nebraska 22-15 in the Orange Bowl. AP poll: 47 of 49 voters support Clemson as the top team, ahead of Texas, Penn State and Pitt. Georgia loses Sugar Bowl to Pittsburgh, leaving Clemson as the lone undefeated major program.
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Overtime FG lifts Chargers past Dolphins in wild playoff
San Diego Chargers edge Miami 41-38 after a tense overtime 29-yard field goal by Rolf Benirschke. Don Strock rallies the Dolphins from 24 down, Dan Fouts throws 433 yards, setting playoff records as San Diego advances to the AFC title game.
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Fayne sparks Salukis end Valley drought in opener
Johnny Fayne scoring 24 points leads Southern Illinois to a 72-68 win over Illinois State, snapping a 17-game Missouri Valley Conference skid. Ken Byrd adds 21 as SIU improves to 5-5 overall, 1-0 in league, with upcoming trips to Creighton and Drake.
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Cowboys crush Buccaneers in 38 0 rout at Texas Stadium
Dallas dominates Tampa Bay 38 0 as Doug Williams is intercepted four times and sacked four. Key blocks by Harvey Martin and Ed Too Tall Jones fuel a decisive collapse, with three third quarter scores and a 18th straight TD at Texas Stadium. Cowboys poised to host NFC title game if Giants win.
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