Boston College at Miami
Friday, October 28, 1960 Share
Miami beat Boston College 10–7. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Miami led the series 3–1.
FinalAttendance 30,699
In the newspapers

Evening star, District of Columbia, October 29, 1960, page 10 (results column)
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.CoIIegePowers Facing Rough Assignments Mionii Turns Buck Boston College on Al DongeI’s GooI The dWlndllng nsC OF unbeaten-u united college football lpowers could undergo another trimming today. Hardly a week has gone by that some power hasn’t bitten the dust. Iowa, top-ranked outfit in the country in this weeks AS ISOLATED Press ratings. has been staggering along (the Hawk leyes beat Purdue last week, 21- IA, with the winning margin an S4-yard touchdown run by Third Stringer Dayton Perry) and 60 against tough Kansas today in quest Of victory No. 6. Kansas has been placed on probation by the NCAA for recrmting sins and It plans to go all out by way Of showing its contempt for the ruling. Field Goal Helps Miami A field goal from the 23-yard line by AL Dangel gave the Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes q come-from-behind victory over Boston College in the Orange Bowl in one Of the few games played last night. New Mexico trounced Denver. AIS, in a Skyline Conference game in Denver, and the Detroit Titans whipped the Quantico Marines, 28–7, in Detroit. A 56-yard touchdown run by Soph Quarterback Joe Cromartie spanked New Mexico. He also got loose for an 85-yard run that set up another touch down. Another Soph quarter back, Jerry Gross, led Detroit He accounted for 294 yards and two touchdowns with his pass ing. Like Iowa, Mississippi, No 2 in the rankings. may be in for some rugged going against Louisiana State. The Rebels may have a letdown after their last second 10–7 victory over Arkansas a week ago. LSU has lost four straight. but the Tigers are q good defensive club. Pitt Geared for Orange Syracuse. the defending ma tional champion with Is VIC tories in a row, has a problem in Pitt. The Panthers are 2-2-2, but reports from theil lair indicate they can’t wait tt tear Syracuse apart in the latter’s own stadium. It won’t be that easy though. The Orange has it, best backfield all set for the first time this year. Navy, No. 4. plays NotrC Dame In Philadelphia. The Irish also shows a four-gamC losing streak after winning the opener. Joe Bellino and Co. are the heavy favorites, especially nov that they have been mentioned as Rose Bowl candidates. ! Missouri. No. S. and the cur rent favorite to win the BIZ Eight championship. battles Nebraska in a league game The Cornhuskers will present { stern test. They’ve beateI Texas and Army. Easy Assignment Minnesota. No. 6, appears II have an easy assignment against much-battered Kansa State, while Baylor. No. See COLLEGES, Page Al.
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Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Miami 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Boston College–Miami gameMiami leads 25–6 in 31 meetings, counting the 27 since this game.
Around this game
Boston College
- Next gameat VillanovaNov. 5, 1960
- SeasonBoston College in 1960
- ProgramBoston College history and records
Miami
- Next gamevs. Florida StateNov. 4, 1960
- SeasonMiami in 1960
- ProgramMiami history and records

