Sports headlines for Sunday December 31, 1978:
- Down 22-0 In 2nd Half, Stanford Wins, 25-22
- Buckeyes Begin Search To Replace A Legend
Click on a team's logo to see its 1978 roster, stats and more!| Today's Top Performances |
| Passing |
| Fran Tarkenton (MIN) | 219 yards |
| Pat Haden (LA) | 209 yards |
| Dan Pastorini (HOU) | 200 yards |
| Tom Owen (NE) | 144 yards |
| Steve Grogan (NE) | 38 yards |
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| Rushing |
| Earl Campbell (HOU) | 118 yards |
| Cullen Bryant (LA) | 100 yards |
| John Cappelletti (LA) | 44 yards |
| Sam Cunningham (NE) | 42 yards |
| Chuck Foreman (MIN) | 31 yards |
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| Receiving |
| Ron Jessie (LA) | 108 yards |
| Russ Francis (NE) | 101 yards |
| Ken Burrough (HOU) | 91 yards |
| Ahmad Rashad (MIN) | 84 yards |
| Mike Barber (HOU) | 83 yards |
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