Browns take lead in Central with 28-14 win over Oilers
Cleveland tops Houston 28-14 to move to 5-5 and claim sole possession of first in the Central Division as rookie Joe Jones sparks a stout defense with three batted passes and the offense revives behind tight ends Chip Glass and Milt Morin and running back Bo Scott.
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Bengals rout Steelers to stay in Central race
Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 34 to 7 at Riverfront Stadium to pull into a second place tie behind Cleveland in the Central Division. Paul Robinson rushed 119 yards on 18 carries as Virgil Carter threw for 146 yards and two scores. Jess Phillips and the Bengals O line fueled the win as coach Paul Brown praised November football and growing confidence. Pittsburgh quarterback Terry Bradshaw left with a hand injury. Terry Hanratty moved in for the second half.
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Browns rally past Oilers to grab first in Central Division
Browns beat Houston 28-14 to move to 5-6 and take sole lead in the AFC Central. Rookie Joe Jones and Chip Glass starred with two and a 78-yard touchdown, Glass also catching a seven-yard score. Kelly surpassed 5,000 career rushing yards as 74,723 watched at Cleveland Stadium.
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Irish accept Cotton Bowl bid in Dallas showdown
Notre Dame accepts a Cotton Bowl invitation for a New Year’s Day game in Dallas after a 9–0 season with a 3–0 win over LSU. Ara Parseghian’s team could face Texas or Arkansas as the Southwest Conference champion secures the other post season slot. Notre Dame closes regular season with Southern California in Los Angeles.
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LSU Receives Tentative Orange Bowl Invitation
LSU was given a tentative invitation to the Orange Bowl with conditions tied to a win. Notre Dame remained the top ranking, while Nebraska was among potential New Year’s teams. several committee members favored delaying a final pick until December 5.
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