Bethune-Cookman (8-2) vs. Southern U. (8-3)

When: Today, 12: 30 p.m.

Where: Atlanta.

TV: Channels 11, 4.

Outlook: Bethune-Cookman is averaging 230 rushing yards TTC behind QB Pa'Tell Troutman, who finished second in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference with 1,054 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. Troutman has completed 48 of 121 for 843 yards and four touchdowns. Freshman FB Jay Rogers has gained 692 yards, which ranked No. 5 in the conference. WR James Adderley has 39 receptions for 843 yards and eight touchdowns. Southern, champion of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, uses a multiple offense that is directed by 5-foot-8, 165-pound QB Sam George, who has completed 133 of 261 passes for 1,935 yards and 20 touchdowns. RB Steve Wofford, a highly recruited high school star out of California four years ago, leads the team with 1,100 rushing yards and five touchdowns. WR John Forman is George's favorite with 70 catches for 1,119 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Pub Date: 12/26/98