The Week

Out of injury and necessity, Texas played old faces in new places and new faces in old places in its opener. Unfortunately for Rice, the result of the changes was all too familiar as the Longhorns rolled to a 31-3 win, their 16th straight over the Owls. Donnie Little, a three-year starter at quarterback but a wide receiver this year, caught a 65-yard touchdown pass from his successor, Rick McIvor, and John Walker, a 204-pound sophomore tailback who was a third-stringer two weeks ago, rushed for 155 yards in 25 carries. Walker was replacing A.J. (Jam) Jones, out with a hamstring pull. In all, Texas out-gained Rice 478 yards to 109.

Last year Arkansas needed a late field goal by Ish Ordonez to nip Tulsa 13-10. This year the heroics were provided by Bruce Lahay, whose field goals of 46 and 21 yards in the final 5:51 gave the Razorbacks a 14-10 win over the Golden Hurricane. SMU had no problems with North Texas State, romping 34-7. Dual tailbacks Craig James and Eric Dickerson continued their successful job-sharing program, each rushing for more than 100 yards for the fourth consecutive game. Craig gained 137 yards in 26 carries, Dickerson got 126 yards on 23 rushes. Both scored a pair of touchdowns. Neighboring Baylor made up for last week's 18-17 loss to Lamar by trouncing Bowling Green 38-0.

"It seemed like old times," said Arkansas State Coach Larry Lacewell after a 35-13 win over Northeast Louisiana. A former assistant at Oklahoma, Lacewell installed the wishbone that helped the Indians gain 410 yards rushing and a 40:57 to 19:03 edge in time of possession. Lacewell, who watched the offensive display from a seat in the press box, said, "I just stayed out of everyone's way. I'm sure that my staff appreciated it."

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