Ohio State Defense Edges in Orange Bowl Preview
Ohio State and Colorado meet in the Orange Bowl with OSU holding a major defensive edge led by 89 solo tackles by Tom Cousineau and a 12.6 points per game allowance. Colorado relies on rushing from Tony Reed and Greg Pacenta with Booker and Waddy on kickoff returns, while OSU counters with Logan and Springs. Mallory seeks a 2-0 Orange Bowl record against Hayes as five area players earn varsity O awards.
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Ohio State and Colorado eye high scoring Orange Bowl
Woody Hayes predicts a high scoring Orange Bowl as Ohio State, 8 2 1, faces Colorado, 8 3, in a showdown shaped by improved OSU offense led by healthy Rod Gerald and stronger Pete Johnson. Bill Mallory, Colorado coach, cautions that the game may still yield plenty of points.
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Who will be No. 1 national title hopes hinge on bowls
AP Sports Writer John Nelson reports coaches Bo Schembechler of Michigan and John Robinson of Southern California claim their Rose Bowl today decides the national championship. Pittsburgh coach Johnny Majors rejects the claim, saying Pitt may deserve the top spot despite a Sugar Bowl clash with Georgia. Maryland’s Mark Manges also argues for recognition as an unbeaten ACC champion, while Dorsett leads Pitt’s offense as the Panthers are favored to beat Georgia.
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Stewart led Wildcats win Peach Bowl 21 to 0
Stewart guided North Carolina to a 21 point Peach Bowl victory while injuries limited the run game. North Carolina earned five first downs as weather cooled the crowd to 54132 in a Peach Bowl sellout, new for the event.
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Rose Bowl showdown shapes national title race
Michigan and Southern Cal meet in Pasadena as the Rose Bowl’s 63rd game tests a possible national championship edge. Pittsburgh looms in Sugar Bowl with Georgia, while Bo Schembechler and John Robinson tout the implications for the mythical crown. Key players include Ricky Bell, Rob Lytle, Vince Evans, and Jim Smith as both teams seek victory and prestige in sunny Pasadena.
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Michigan
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Mosi Tatupu
Vince Evans
Randy Simmrin
Shelton Diggs
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