The Week

A safety and a 30-yard scoring pass with 21 seconds remaining in the first half gave Mid-American co-leader Miami of Ohio all its points in a 10-0 defeat of Dayton. The recovery of a fumbled punt set up a late 23-yard scoring drive that enabled Kent State to beat Western Michigan 22-17. In a non-conference game, Walt Hodges scored twice and gained more than 100 yards for the 17th time in his career as Central Michigan whipped Eastern Michigan 20-7.

1. Ohio State (5-0)
2. Oklahoma (5-0)
3. Nebraska (5-0)

EAST

The long and bloody Eastern domination of Penn State did not come to an end last week against West Virginia. It got longer and bloodier. The Mountaineers certainly looked like a worthy challenger. They were 4-0, averaging 35 points and 411 yards a game. They had incentive, not having beaten the Lions since 1955. They even had a sense of humor. "We're calling this Penn State against the Penn State rejects," quipped Quarterback Dan Kendra.

What they did not have was the hosses. Will West Virginia ever beat Penn State, Coach Joe Paterno was asked following the 39-0 rout. "When they have better players," he answered politely.

Penn State's better players maintained ball control for more than two-thirds of the game, scoring in every quarter, outgaining the Mountaineers 435 yards to 200 and forcing six turnovers.

Woody Petchel and Chris Bahr were the offensive stars, Petchel rushing for 120 yards and a touchdown and Bahr kicking three field goals to break his single-season school record of 11. Petchel, who suffered a serious knee injury two years ago, was particularly pleased. "I always believed I was capable of a game like this, but since the injury I've had my doubts," he said. "All the pain and work is worthwhile today. I just wish today could last forever."

Pittsburgh, which ends its season against Penn State on Nov. 22, steamrolled Temple 55-6. Tony Dorsett scored twice, as did Defensive Back J.C. Wilson. Mark Weaver gained 144 yards on 12 carries in Lehigh's 34-20 upset of Rutgers and Jerry Andrewlavage's two field goals lifted Colgate over Holy Cross 20-14. Long passes by Buddy Gilbert set up a touchdown and produced another as Tulane beat Boston College 17-7.

Navy continued to play well, edging Syracuse 10-6 while Army fell to Duke 21-10. The Middie defense, ranked third nationally, allowed only two field goals and 131 offensive yards. Two fumbles and three interceptions, including one which was returned 68 yards for a touchdown, killed the Cadets.

In the Ivy League, Brown scored an important 27-12 victory over Yale, Harvard held off aroused Columbia 35-30, Dartmouth tripped Pennsylvania 19-14 and Princeton topped Cornell 16-8.