McFadden says he will play Tuesday

DALLAS, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Arkansas running back Darren McFadden claims he will be eligible for the Razorbacks' Cotton Bowl game Tuesday against Missouri.

The eligibility of the junior from North Little Rock was questioned last week in a report by a Little Rock television station, which claimed the Heisman Trophy runner-up was driving a vehicle purchased by an agent.

That would have violated NCAA rules governing compliance.

"The university immediately initiated a review of the matter," a school statement said. "Although the television station that reported the story has publicly apologized for its initial report, the university has continued to vigorously review the matter.

"While it would not be appropriate to comment specifically regarding the review at this time, it should be noted that the student-athlete has not been ruled ineligible. We will continue to work judiciously to review this matter."

A decision on the school's probe is pending.