Football's Week

Before his game with SMU, Navy Coach Bill Elias admitted he had voted the Mustangs No. 1 in the nation. After the way SMU's defense corroded the Middies' ground game, Elias might have rated his hosts No. 1 in the world. Linebacker John Lagrone had 15 tackles as SMU won 21-3.

Another superlative defensive job was performed by ARKANSAS as the Hogs won 27-8 over Tulsa. Martin Bercher returned a punt 64 yards for one touchdown and Tailback Bruce Maxwell scored twice to give Arkansas its win. TEXAS beat Texas Tech 31-21 as Bill Bradley ran for two touchdowns, passed for another and quick-kicked 80 yards to the Tech one-foot line. Houston broke flashy Warren McVea loose on a 99-yard pass play and beat Washington State 21-7.