College Sports

Arkansas football coach Houston Nutt has said that University Chancellor John White and outgoing athletics director Frank Broyles want him to stay -- but it may not be that easy for Nutt.

Missouri and West Virginia have one more step to take before bumping into each other in New Orleans - but Georgia is now suddenly in the thick of the hunt for a spot in the national championship game.

In an election year, Dan Radakovich is facing a frequently asked political question: Is Georgia Tech's football program better off than when Chan Gailey was named head coach six years ago?

Emerald Bowl executive director Gary Cavalli says that uncertainty about a coach, or a coaching change, makes a team less attractive to a bowl.

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow broke his right hand in yesterday's win over Florida State and will be in a cast for at least two weeks.

No. 6 Georgia stretched its winning streak over Georgia Tech to seven Saturday, seeming to get every break in a 31-17 victory. But the joy of keeping its state championship was somewhat tempered by the news from Lexington, Ky., after learning that Tennessee had beaten Kentucky 52-50 in four overtimes to win the SEC East title.

Valdosta State scored 42 second half points as the Blazers defeated Catawba 55-29 in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs Saturday afternoon at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium.

Unthinkable in September, Missouri is one victory away from playing for its first national championship. Chase Daniel threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns and the third-ranked Tigers ruined No. 2 Kansas' unbeaten season Saturday night with a 36-28 victory in the most important football game either school ever played.

Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs said Saturday night he hasn't been contacted by Texas A&M representatives requesting permission to interview Tigers coach Tommy Tuberville for the vacant job, but planned to meet with the coach over the next few days.