South Florida coach Jim Leavitt receives a Gatorade bath after USF's 45-14 thrashing of Louisville this September. Bob Rosato/SI

With South Florida's football team two wins from a Big East championship, athletic director Doug Woolard said he's committed to offering coach Jim Leavitt a new contract as early as next month to keep him with the program he has built over the past decade.
-- St. Petersburg Times

Two days after returning to the forefront of Heisman Trophy discussion with his record-setting performance against Fresno State, USC running back Reggie Bush said that if he won the award it would weigh only partially into his decision about whether to turn pro.
-- Los Angeles Times

Look for the University of Minnesota within two weeks to make football coach Glen Mason a five-year contract offer worth nearly $1.5 million a season. If Mason declines, don't be surprised if Minnesota buys out the final year of his contract, which would be for next season.
-- St. Paul Pioneer Press

Texas A&M senior quarterback Reggie McNeal hurt his left ankle Nov.12 in a 36-30 loss at Oklahoma, but he appeared to walk without a limp Monday. "I'm going to be ready," McNeal said about Friday's game vs. No. 2 Texas.
-- San Antonio Express-News

The search to replace Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder is in full swing, athletic director Tim Weiser said Monday. On Sunday, K-State offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Del Miller said he would like to interview for the job.
-- Kansas City Star

TCU is expected to accept a bowl invitation from the EV1.net Houston Bowl today, according to school and bowl sources. With a BCS bid unlikely this late in the regular season, TCU officials have decided to play in the Houston Bowl and receive a payout of $1.2 million.
-- Dallas Morning News