SMU Dominates Pitt in BBVA Compass Bowl Milestone Win
SMU improves to 8-5 with a 28-6 victory over Pittsburgh in Birmingham. J. J. McDermott throws for 239 yards and a TD, Darius Johnson earns MVP honors after a 120-yard, seven-catch day. Rishaud Wimbley adds two rushing scores. This win marks June Jones's 100th as a college coach and a third straight bowl appearance for SMU.
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Sam Houston State Falls Short In FCS Title Game
In Frisco Texas North Dakota State stunned Sam Houston State 17 to 6 to win the FCS championship as the top seed failed to capitalize on chances. Sam Houston State produced its lowest scoring game of the season and saw its bid for an undefeated season end with 210 total yards.
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Saints and Detroit's playoff duel ends in Saints win
In a clash at the Superdome, New Orleans defeated Detroit 45-28 to advance in the NFC playoffs. Brees threw for 466 yards and four touchdowns, Marl Stafford passed for 380 yards with three TDs, while Calvin Johnson racked up 211 receiving yards. The Saints set a postseason yardage record while Detroit rallies fell short despite strong efforts.
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Texans Rally Past Bengals in First Playoff Win Since 2004
The Texans beat Cincinnati 31 10 as rookie defensive end J J Watt returned a fourth quarter interception for a touchdown. Watt joined a host of Texans players, including Arian Foster, in lifting Houston with a strong defensive performance and key big plays at Reliant Stadium.
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Falcons and Giants meet in first playoff game headlined by records
Giants seek 31st postseason bid under Tom Coughlin as Eli Manning adds 4,933 passing yards and 15 fourth quarter TDs in a season. Falcons eye consecutive playoff berths with Matt Ryan’s 4,177 yards and Roddy White’s 100 catches leading a franchise record offense.
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Steelers at Broncos Showdown Tees Up Playoff History
Pittsburgh Steelers visit Denver Broncos in a 4:30 p.m. game as both teams rail the season records. The Steelers seek their 34th playoff win to tie a historic mark, while Denver aims to rebound from a slim loss with Von Miller pressed by a cast and Eddie Royal toe issue.
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