1.   His championship hopes were dealt a savage blow last night when he received a hamstring injury.

2.   Their championship hopes depend on a win.

3.   A Michigan victory could push the Wolverines to the lead of a once-beaten pack that clings to championship hopes.

4.   But the production needs to be if the Aggies are going to beat Colorado and retain their national championship hopes.

5.   He stripped the ball from noble Karl Malone in the post, then stole the championship hopes of the Utah Jazz.

6.   Johnson was blocking on the play when he saw Hudson carrying the ball and the Jets championship hopes with him.

7.   National championship hopes are still intact.

8.   Now, Simms is positioned to be the quarterback Texas coaches turn to for the majority of playing time in a season filled with national championship hopes.

9.   Some have questioned their desire to go on after their national championship hopes were all but dashed at Colorado.