Miami Dolphins
Vs.
Baltimore Colts
August 31, 1968
Colts Whip Dolphins
MIAMI. Aug. 31 (AP) Terry Cole, a rookie fullback, broke loose for two second-half touchdowns tonight as the Baltimore Colts whipped Miami, 22-13, and overshadowed a brilliant performance by the Dolphin quarterback. Bob Griese, before 68,125 in the Orange Bowl.
A 220-pound former Indiana star, Cole broke up a tight interleague battle. He scored early in the third quarter when be burst off left guard, rushed past a Dolphin linebacker, Dick Anderson, and raced 59 yards for a touchdown.
The Dolphins, led by Griese, rallied and scored to pull within 2 points at 15-13. Earl Morrall then led the Colts on another scoring drive. With the ball on the Dolphin 16, Morrall tossed a short pass to Cole on the 15, who sidestepped a linebacker, Wahoo McDaniel, and ran over the goal line untouched.
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final | |
| Colts | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 22 |
| Dolphins | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Summary
First Quarter
BAL- Matte 6 run (run fails)
Second Quarter
MIA- Clancy 3 yard pass from Griese (pass fails)
BAL- FG Michaels 35
Third Quarter
BAL- Cole 59 yard run (pass fails)
MIA- Noonan 2 yard pass from Griese (Noonan pass from Griese)
Fourth Quarter
BAL- Cole 16 yard pass from Morrall (Matte run)
Att- 68,125
