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Notre Dame squeaks past Ga. Tech
Sep 2 2006 11:48PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Notre Dame found itself in a defensive struggle, which didn't happen very often last season. The Fighting Irish knew how to handle it.
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New players, same result: USC wins rout
Sep 2 2006 11:47PM (CT)
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Southern California's new-look offense was a little less explosive than the old one. It was still more than good enough for another rout against Arkansas.
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Irons and Auburn run over Washington St.
Sep 2 2006 11:06PM (CT)
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Kenny Irons routinely sidestepped defenders and the Auburn Tigers did the same with the opening day jitters that have plagued them in recent years.
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Harrell's arm lifts Texas Tech over SMU
Sep 2 2006 11:00PM (CT)
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - After his first college start, Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell received the highest of praise from his favorite receiver.
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No. 10 Oklahoma squeaks past UAB 24-17
Sep 2 2006 10:48PM (CT)
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - It's all about Adrian for Oklahoma. With Paul Thompson still settling in as Oklahoma's quarterback, Adrian Peterson helped the 10th-ranked Sooners avert a second straight season-opening disaster by running for 139 yards and scoring twice in the second half of a 24-17 win over UAB on Saturday night.
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Florida starts slow, routs Southern Miss
Sep 2 2006 10:02PM (CT)
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida will have to wait at least another week for the offensive explosion that typically happens in coach Urban Meyer's second season.
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No. 1 Ohio St. opens with 35-12 rout
Sep 2 2006 9:27PM (CT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Top-ranked Ohio State showed off its speed against overmatched Northern Illinois on Saturday. It's not likely the Buckeyes will have such an easy time outrunning their next opponent.
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Tennessee makes No. 9 Cal look overrated
Sep 2 2006 9:24PM (CT)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Relief replaced misery on Rocky Top. Nine months ago, Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer was grim as he answered questions about a 5-6 finish, his first losing season and a bowl-less holiday for his Volunteers.
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Oregon runs wild against Stanford
Sep 2 2006 8:01PM (CT)
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Jonathan Stewart promised he'd have a big season, and the Oregon running back got off to a good start against Stanford.
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Penn State opens with win over Akron
Sep 2 2006 7:53PM (CT)
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - On his first pass as Penn State's starting quarterback, Anthony Morelli showed coach Joe Paterno that his offense was in good hands.
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Nebraska wins 21st straight home opener
Sep 2 2006 7:51PM (CT)
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Once he got warmed up, Nebraska quarterback Zac Taylor got rolling and the Cornhuskers couldn't be stopped. Taylor shook off a slow start to lead four consecutive touchdown drives as the No. 20 Cornhuskers pulled away for a 49-10 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday.
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Spurrier gets ovation in Florida return
Sep 2 2006 7:42PM (CT)
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - He entered through the southwest tunnel, removed his sunglasses and started shaking hands with former players and longtime friends. He stood near the 15-yard line _ not far from where he used to call all those passing plays _ and clapped as each member of his 1996 national title team was introduced.
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No. 5 West Virginia runs over Marshall
Sep 2 2006 7:40PM (CT)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Steve Slaton's sophomore season started the same way he ended last year _ with a big performance. Slaton ran for 203 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead No. 5 West Virginia past Marshall 42-10 on Saturday.
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Proctor sparks Clemson to 54-6 rout
Sep 2 2006 7:30PM (CT)
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Will Proctor waited so long to lead Clemson, he couldn't help getting nervous as he took the field. It took a couple of passes to an old friend to settle him down and bring the 18th-ranked Tigers a victory.
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No. 15 Georgia pounds Western Kentucky
Sep 2 2006 5:26PM (CT)
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Hey Mikey, what's with the showboating? In Georgia's 48-12 win Saturday over Western Kentucky _ which was as easy as expected although it did nothing to resolve the Bulldogs' quarterback situation _ Mikey Henderson provided some excitement.
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McCoy excels in debut as Texas cruises
Sep 2 2006 4:11PM (CT)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Colt McCoy and No. 3 Texas passed their first test without Vince Young. It only gets harder from here. In his first start at quarterback for the defending national champions, McCoy hit Limas Sweed for a 60-yard touchdown on his second pass and Texas cruised to a 56-7 victory over North Texas on Saturday.
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Hart leads way as No. 14 Michigan rolls
Sep 2 2006 3:59PM (CT)
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan was solid early and late in its opener. In the middle of the matchup against Vanderbilt, Mike Hart acknowledged the Wolverines were sluggish offensively.
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No. 16 Iowa is too much for Montana
Sep 2 2006 3:56PM (CT)
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Iowa was a little rough around the edges in its season opener, but it didn't matter thanks to Drew Tate, Albert Young and an opponent without a running game.
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