Browns Seek Playoff Shot Against Winless Oilers
Cleveland coach Sam Rutigliano calls the Houston Oilers dangerous as the Browns host the 0-?, seeking a win to stay in playoff contention. Earl Campbell status unclear after a groin strain while Oilers coach Chuck Studley pledges pressure on the Browns pass. The Oilers carry a 15-game slide, with last road win in 1981.
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Illinois Fans Ring Bell After Rose Bowl Bid Win Over Michigan
Illinois defeated No. 8 Michigan 16-6 to stretch its winning streak to seven, move to 6-0 in the Big Ten and gain a clear push toward the Rose Bowl. Jack Trudeau threw two TD passes, completing 21 of 31 for 271 yards as Illinois seized control late, while the victory marked the Illini’s first over Michigan since 1966 and boosted hype for a Rose Bowl bid.
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Cavaliers fall behind early as Celtics roll to win
The Cleveland Cavaliers failed to score in the opening seven possessions and trailed Boston 10-0, never recovering in a 108-89 loss at the Coliseum. Boston crowded the pace with Bird Henderson and Parrish guiding a sharp running attack, while McHale supplied offense off the bench to push the lead past halftime. Cleveland: Bagley sparked a brief second-quarter rally, but the Celtics pulled away in the third.
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Ohio State tops Wisconsin in sunny 45 27 victory
Ohio State, led by Tomczak and Byars, beat Wisconsin 45 27 before 89,203 at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes piled up 363 rushing yards and 525 total as Tomczak threw 11 straight completions, tied Schlichter’s single game mark, and Byars ran for 174 yards. Interceptions by Bell and Gayle sparked two second half touchdowns, sealing a 300th Big Ten win for OSU.
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