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On Monday came news that LSU QB Myles Brennan was ruled out this week while Temple QB Anthony Russo should return to practice Tuesday. Georgia, Kentucky, Nebraska, South Carolina and UAB all appear to have QB battles going on. Baylor’s leading rusher, RB Craig Williams is out for the season, and Georgia Southern RB JD King appears likely to be.

UCF WR Tre Nixon returned to practice last week and will continue to be evaluated later this week, but Nevada WR Elijah Cooks was confirmed to be having season-ending shoulder surgery.

List of Injuries & Updates from November 9 (or from Sunday where noted):

QBs:

• Jack Abraham, Southern Miss – should return this week
• Trad Beatty, Temple – out this week
• Stetson Bennett, Georgia – day to day
• Myles Brennan, LSU – is out this week
• Jalon Daniels, Kansas – should be able to practice this week after injury late last weekend (off this week)
• Georgia – QB1 is open after Stetson Bennett injury
• Jarrett Guarantano, Tennessee – day to day with head injury
• Kentucky – starter Terry Wilson OR Joey Gatewood on depth chart
• Devin Leary, NC State – could possibly return for postseason
• Graham Mertz, Wisconsin – starting process of returning, should be able to practice, will have to see if can be ready
• LSU – TJ Finley reported to be the only scholarship QB available
• Nebraska – QB1 battle between Adrian Martinez and Luke McCaffrey
• New Mexico – Tevaka Tuioti is out this week in concussion protocol, Trae Hall will start
• Brandon Peters, Illinois – on track to return for Nov 21 game
• Spencer Rattler, Oklahoma – “fine”, a bruise
• Anthony Russo, Temple – will return to practice tomorrow
• South Carolina – QB position is open to all 3 QBs (Collin Hill, Ryan Hilinski, & Luke Doty) and who practices the best will play (Sunday)
• UAB – QB starter between Tyler Johnston and Bryson Lucero will be determined by practice

RBs:

• Josh Berry, South Florida – enters transfer portal after opting out
• Ra’Von Bonner, Illinois – enters transfer portal after opting out
• Max Borghi, Washington State – is still “unavailable at the moment”
• Demetric Felton, UCLA – will practice Monday after injury last weekend
• Alex Fontenot, Colorado – out indefinitely
• Daetrich Harrington, App State – to be evaluated after taking some hard hits last weekend
• Khalil Herbert, Virginia Tech – unclear if able to play this week
• Lopini Katoa, BYU – injury is not season-ending, hopeful for 11-21 (off this week)
• Wesley Kennedy, Georgia Southern – expected to play Saturday
• JD King, Georgia Southern – knee, will have MRI, could be out for season
• John Lovett, Baylor – expected back this week
• Kendall Milton, Georgia – out 3-4 weeks with MCL sprain
• Don Ragsdale, Southern Miss – no longer with the program
• Julian Ross, Ohio – unlikely to play again this week
• Trey Sanders, Alabama – reportedly expected to miss the rest of the season due to injuries from car accident
• Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&M – good to go
• Craig “Sqwirl” Williams, Baylor -out for season with ACL, MCL injuries

WRs & TEs:

• Jackson Anthrop, Purdue – making progress after shoulder surgery but still a ways off
• Jerome Buckner, Ohio – unlikely to play again this week
• Elijah Cooks, Nevada – confirmed to be having season-ending shoulder surgery
• Beau Corrales, UNC – out again this week
• Frank Darby, Arizona State – hopeful to return this week
• TE Beau Johnson, Georgia Southern – ankle, out 4-6 weeks
• TE Hunter Kampmoyer, Oregon – likely unavailable again
• Malik Knowles, Kansas State – suffered injury last weekend, not expected to miss significant time
• LSU – reports they have no TEs available this week due to covid reasons
• Frank Ladson, Clemson – out a few weeks (foot)
• Braden Lenzy, Notre Dame – will test hamstring this week
• TE Cam McCormick, Oregon – likely unavailable again
• Javon McKinley, Notre Dame – should be ok after head evaluation caused him to miss time near the end of the Clemson game
• TE Briley Moore, Kansas State – hopeful for next week game (off this week)
• KD Nixon, Colorado – day to day, close to full speed
• Tre Nixon, UCF – returned to practice last week, will be evaluated at the end of the week
• Kyle Philips, UCLA – will practice Monday after injury last weekend
• TE Kyle Pitts, Florida – described as questionable
• Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, Georgia – out for season after injury Saturday
• TE Ben Sims, Baylor – expected back this week
• Tyler Smith, Western Kentucky – enters transfer portal
• Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Iowa – listed as starter on depth chart after serving suspension last week
• TE Austin Stogner, Oklahoma – “fine”
• Tyquan Thornton, Baylor – expected back this week
• Tyler Walton, Ohio – unlikely to play again this week
• TE Spencer Webb, Oregon – likely unavailable again
• TE Samuel Wheeler, Kansas State – suffered injury last weekend, not expected to miss significant time
• TE Brayden Willis, Oklahoma – tweeted “see y’all in Bedlam”, hinting he may be expect to be ready to play for the Nov 21 game (off this week), team says he is very close to returning

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These updates are a mix of inactives, players who returned to action, QB starters, and some simple injury updates (but not all). Look for a separate post later today (Sunday) with in-depth Saturday injury news.

List of Updates from November 7 (unless noted):

QBs: Davis Mills (Stanford) was a surprise scratch for covid-related reasons, while KJ Costello (Miss State), Jack Abraham (Southern Miss), and Rex Culpepper (Syracuse) also did not play. Kenny Pickett surprised as he was back in action to start for Pitt.

• Jack Abraham, Southern Miss – not dressed
• Hank Bachmeier, Boise State – unavailable (Friday)
• Trad Beatty, Temple – started, injured
• James Blackman, FSU – played as a reserve after missing a game
• KJ Costello, Miss State – unavailable, injury
• Rex Culpepper, Syracuse – not dressed, injury
• Jalon Daniels, Kansas – started
• Cade Fortin, USF – unavailable, injury
• Jacob Free, Troy – started
• Noah Johnson, USF – started
• Trevor Lawrence, Clemson – out
• Trey Lowe, Southern Miss – started
• JaCobian Morgan, Syracuse – started
• Davis Mills, Stanford – out, covid-related
• Brandon Peters, Illinois – out, covid
• Kenny Pickett, Pitt – started
• Matt Robinson, Illinois – out, injury
• Will Rogers, Miss State – started
• Anthony Russo, Temple – did not play, suited up 2nd half after Beatty was injured but was for emergency only (shoulder)
• Jack Sears, Boise State – started again, injured early (Friday)
• Tyler Shough, Oregon – started
• Coran Taylor, Illinois – started
• DJ Uiagalelei, Clemson – started
• Tyler Vitt, Texas State – started
• Gunnar Watson, Troy – out, injury
• Jack West, Stanford – started
• Tate Whatley, Southern Miss – not dressed
• Isaiah Williams, Illinois – unavailable, covid protocol

RBs: Among the bigger surprises were Max Borghi (Washington State) and Isaiah Bowser (Northwestern) not playing. Johnny Ford (South Florida) and Velton Gardner (Kansas) also did not suit up Saturday. Sean Tucker (Syracuse) was back in action.

• Max Borghi, Washington State – did not play, injury
• Isaiah Bowser, Northwestern – not dressed, injury
• LD Brown, Oklahoma State – was said to be unavailable in pregame but played
• Marcus Crowley, Ohio State – unavailable
• David Ellis, Indiana – dressed but listed as inactive
• BJ Emmons, FAU – returned to action
• Darrian Felix, USF – unavailable
• Tayon Fleet-Davis, Maryland – unavailable
• Alex Fontenot, Colorado – out
• Johnny Ford, South Florida – out
• Velton Gardner, Kansas – unavailable
• George Holani, Boise State – unavailable (Friday)
• Keaontay Ingram, Texas – out, injury
• Keshawn King, Virginia Tech – unavailable
• John Lovett, Baylor – did not travel
• Vavae Malepeai, USC – played
• Jo’quavious Marks, Miss State – played
• Ja’Veon Marlow, Vanderbilt – suspended for violation of team rules
• Demetrius Mauney, East Carolina – did not play
• Kenny McIntosh, Georgia – dressed, did not appear to play
• Chez Mellusi, Clemson – played
• Kendre Miller, TCU – played
• Marcel Murray, Arkansas State – did not play
• Trent Pennix, NC State – not listed as unavailable (Friday)
• Ricky Person, NC State – returned to action (Friday)
• Todd Sibley, Pitt – did not travel
• Danny Smith, Boise State – did not play (Friday)
• Markese Stepp, USC – played
• Ronald Thompkins, Nebraska – not in warm ups
• Sean Tucker, Syracuse – played
• Xavier White, Texas Tech – returned to action
• RB Anthony Williams, Michigan St – dressed

WRs & TEs: In pregame it was revealed that Dahu Green (Arkansas State) was out for the season. Jadon Haselwood (Oklahoma) made his season debut, while Charleston Rambo (Oklahoma) was also back in action after missing a game for covid protocols, and TJ Vasher for Texas Tech also returned to the field. KD Nixon (Colorado) did not dress, while Taysir Mack (Pitt) did not travel.

• Shadeed Ahmed, Marshall – unavailable
• Lawrence Arnold, Kansas – unavailable
• TE Dylan Autenrieth, NC State – inactive (Friday)
• Jose Barbon, Temple – unavailable
• TE Jaheim Bell, South Carolina – warmed up, did not appear to play
• Devin Boddie, Vanderbilt – did not travel
• Beau Corrales, UNC – out, injury
• Brayden Cosper, BYU – available (Friday)
• TE Matt Dotson, Michigan St – not dressed
• Octavius Evans, Boise State – unavailable (Friday)
• Ethan Fernea, UCLA – unavailable
• Noah Frith, Liberty – returned to action
• Brandon Gray, Washington State – inactive
• Danny Gray, SMU – returned to action
• Dahu Green, Arkansas State – out for season
• Jaylen Harris, Ohio State – unavailable
• Jadon Haselwood, Oklahoma – season debut
• Keanu Hill, BYU – unavailable (Friday)
• Berkeley Holman, Northwestern – unavailable
• Theo Howard, Oklahoma – initially not seen in warmups but did play
• JJ Jefferson, Northwestern – available
• Beau Johnson, Georgia Southern – unavailable, injury
• Willie Johnson, Marshall – returned to action
• TE Brevin Jordan, Miami – inactive, covid-related (Friday)
• Kerby Joseph, Illinois – available
• Talik Keaton, Marshall – unavailable
• TE Ko Kieft, Minnesota – not dressed
• TE Bruno Labelle, Cinci – unavailable, injury
• Frank Ladson, Clemson – did not appear to play
• Matt Landers, Georgia – returned to action
• Riley Lees, Northwestern – played
• Braden Lenzy, Notre Dame – out, injury
• Jaivian Lofton, Liberty – did not play
• Taysir Mack, Pitt – did not travel
• Omar Manning, Nebraska – season debut
• McLane Mannix, Texas Tech – did not appear to play
• Miles Marshall, Indiana – returned to action
• TE David Martin-Robinson, Temple – warmed up, available
• TE Jacob Mathis, USF – unavailable
• Cornelius McCoy, Georgia State – returned to action
• TE Cam McCormick, Oregon – not dressed
• Tarique Milton, Iowa State – did not play
• TE James Mitchell, Virginia Tech – did not play
• Briley Moore, Kansas State – out, injury
• Tre Mosley, Michigan State – not dressed
• TE Keveon Mullins, South Carolina – unavailable
• KD Nixon, Colorado – not dressed
• Obi Obialo, Oklahoma – unavailable
• George Pickens, Georgia – did not travel
• Alec Pierce, Cincinnati – unavailable, injury
• Charleston Rambo, Oklahoma – returned to action
• Michael Redding, Miami – inactive (Friday)
• Dalton Rigdon, Texas Tech – dressed, did not appear to play
• Brenden Schooler, Texas – returned to action
• La’Vontae Shenault, Colorado – 1 game suspension
• Jah’Marae Sheread, Texas State – returned to action
• Trevon Sidney, Illinois – out
• TE Ben Sims, Baylor – did not travel
• Jeremy Singleton, Houston – played
• Arian Smith, Georgia – dressed, did not appear to play
• Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Iowa – suspended
• Keyshawn Smith, Miami – inactive (Friday)
• JD Spielman, TCU – out
• Marquez Stevenson, Houston – did not play
• TE Jack Stoll, Nebraska – unavailable, injury
• TE Khameron Taylor, Indiana – unavailable
• Tamorrion Terry, Florida State – returned to action
• Broc Thompson, Marshall – out
• Tyquan Thornton, Baylor – did not travel, injury
• TJ Vasher, Texas Tech – returned to action
• Jalen Virgil, App State – returned to action
• Dayton Wade, Western Kentucky – did not play
• Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State – unavailable (did play on “hands” special team)
• Connor Wedington, Stanford – out, covid-related, contact tracing
• TE Spencer Webb, Oregon – dressed, did not appear to play
• TE Carter Wheat, BYU – unavailable (Friday)
• Takulve Williams, Kansas – not on unavailable list but did not appear to play
• TE Brayden Willis, Oklahoma – unavailable

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Following are the fantasy-relevant starting depth charts released by the teams, along with any notes and last year’s stats, for FBS teams playing their FIRST games of the season Nov. 4-7.

• Teams are in alphabetical order on the date they play.
• Starters on depth chart are listed, for full charts see posts on twitter
• Post will be continually updated as more depth charts are released
• Stats listed are from 2019

Wednesday November 4:

Akron depth chart (PROJECTED – consider this very rough):

• QB: Kato Nelson (1820-11) returner from last year but reports there was competition in camp with Zach Gibson (425-1) and TJ Deshields (22-0)
• RB: Michiah Burton (117-1) – I honestly have no idea here
• WRs: Nate Stewart (37/529), Jeremiah Knight (31/430), Timothy Scippio (12/221)
• TE: Maverick Wolfley (5/68)

Ball State depth chart:

• QB: Drew Plitt (2918-24)
• RB: Caleb Huntley (1275-12)
• FB: Cody Rudy
• WRs: Antwan Davis (38/516), Justin Hall (61/684), Yo’Heinz Tyler (27/504)
• TE: Dylan Koch

Bowling Green depth chart:

• QB: Matt McDonald (Boston College transfer)
• RB: Andrew Clair (244-4)
• WRs: Tyrone Broden, Julian Ortega-Jones (20/298)
• TEs: Presley Motes (2/4), Quintin Morris (55/649)

Buffalo depth chart:

• QB: Kyle Vantrease (1193-8) OR Matt Myers (602-6)
• RB: Jaret Patterson (1799-19), RB2: Kevin Marks (1035-8)
• WRs: Antonio Nunn (49/687), Dominic Johnson (6/46) OR Bernard Porter, Jovany Ruiz
• TE: Zac Lefebvre (21/235)

Central Michigan depth chart (PROJECTED):

• QB: Daniel Richardson (1-0), David Moore not yet cleared
• RB: Kobe Lewis (1074-12)
• WRs: Kalil Pimpleton (82/894), JaCorey Sullivan (57/808), Tyrone Scott (37/650)
• TE: Joel Wilson (1/7), Hunter Buczkowski – have seen reports that Bernhard Raimann has moved to the offensive line

Eastern Michigan depth chart:

• QB: Preston Hutchinson (462-3)
• RB: Darius Boone (5-0)
• WRs: Quian Williams (52/661), Hassan Beydoun (30/349), Dylan Drummond (55/493)
• TE: Thomas Odukoya (3/16)

Kent State depth chart:

• QB: Dustin Crum (2625-20, 707-6)
• RB: Marquez Cooper OR Xavier Williams (393-4)
• WRs: Keshunn Abram (8/97) OR Dante Cephas (4/19), Ja’Shaun Poke (3/30) OR Isaac Vance OR Luke Floriea, Isaiah McKoy (56/872)
• TE: Adam Dulka (7/57)

Miami (OH) depth chart:

• QB: Brett Gabbert (2411-11)
• RB: Davion Johnson (172-2)
• WRs: James Burns, Jalen Walker (24/418), Jack Sorenson (44/568)
• TE: Adam Mehelic

Northern Illinois depth chart:

• QB: Ross Bowers (2130-7)
• RB: Erin Collins
• WRs: Cole Tucker (38/531), Tyrice Richie (32/415), Trayvon Rudolph
• TE: Daniel Crawford (37/443)

Ohio depth chart:

• QB: Kurtis Rourke OR Armani Rogers (393-2, UNLV)
• RB: De’Montre Tuggle (644-11), RB2: Julian Ross (284-1) OR O’Shaan Allison (869-6) – recent report that Allison has been banged up in camp but is expected to play, which might explain this depth chart
• WRs: Cameron Odom (19/207), Isiah Cox (39/663), Shane Hooks (26/515)
• TE: Ryan Luehrman (28/360)

Toledo depth chart:

• QB: Eli Peters (828-6) OR Carter Bradley (502-1) OR Dequan Finn (86-0)
• RB: Bryant Koback (1187-12), RB2 Shakif Seymour (741-5)
• WRs: Danzel McKinley-Lewis (36/615) OR Jerjuan Newton (1/21), Devin Maddox (14/130) OR Ronnie Blackmon, Bryce Mitchell (35/679) OR Isaiah Winstead
• TE: Drew Rosi (18/238)

Western Michigan depth chart:

• QB: Kaleb Eleby
• RB: Sean Tyler (390-5), Jaxson Kincaide (146-1, Nevada), La’Darius Jefferson (25-2, Michigan State – waiver has not yet cleared) – team has said may be committee
• WRs: D’Wayne Eskridge (3/73), Skyy Moore (51/802), DaShon Bussell (27/445)
• TE: Brett Borske (2/34)

Saturday November 7:

Arizona depth chart (postponed):

• QB: Grant Gunnell (1239-9)
• RB: Gary Brightwell 9390-5)
• WRs: Boobie Curry (6/68), Jamarye Joiner (34/552), Brian Casteel (45/397)
• TE: Bryce Wolma (5/62)

Arizona State depth chart:

• QB: Jayden Daniels (2943-17)
• RB: Rachaad White OR DeaMonte Trayanum
• WRs: Frank Darby (31/616), Ricky Pearsall (7/128) OR LV Bunkley-Shelton, Johnny Wilson OR Geordon Porter (8/83)
• TEs: Curtis Hodges (5/58), Case Hatch (1/26)

Cal depth chart (postponed):

• QB: Chase Garbers (1772-14)
• RB: Christopher Brown (914-8)
• FB: Drew Schlegel (Kentucky transfer)
• WRs: Nikko Remigio (38/513), Kekoa Crawford (16/272)
• TE: Collin Moore (2/11)

Colorado depth chart:

• QB: Sam Noyer
• RB: Jarek Broussard
• WRs: Daniel Arias (3/62), KD Nixon (35/465), Dimitri Stanley (29/312)
• TE: Brady Russell (23/221)

Oregon depth chart:

• QB: Tyler Shough (144-3) OR Anthony Brown (1250-9, Boston College)
• RB: CJ Verdell (1220-8)
• WRs: Mycah Pittman (18/227), Jaylon Redd (50/465), Johnny Johnson (57/836)
• TE: Hunter Kampmoyer (5/59) OR Cam McCormick OR Spencer Webb (18/209)

Oregon State depth chart:

• QB: Tristan Gebbia (347-2)
• RB: Jermar Jefferson (685-8)
• WRs: Champ Flemings (32/457), Trevon Bradford (13/121), Kolby Taylor (22/219)
• TE: Teagain Quitoriano (5/100) OR Luke Musgrave (2/18)

Stanford depth chart:

• QB: Davis Mills (1960-11)
• RB: Austin Jones (227-1)
• FB: Houston Heimuli
• WRs: Simi Fehoko (24/566), Michael Wilson (56/672), Connor Wedington (51/506)
• TE: Tucker Fisk (4/30)

UCLA depth chart:

• QB: Dorian Thompson-Robinson (2701-21)
• RB: Demetric Felton (331-1, 55/594)
• WRs: Chase Cota 925/350), Kyle Philips (60/681), Jaylen Erwin (32/339)
• TE: Mike Martinez (3/39)

USC depth chart (13 spots on offense, St. Brown was listed as starter at 2 different WR spots):

• QB: Kedon Slovis (3502-30)
• RB: Vavae Malepeai (503-6) OR Markese Stepp (307-3),
• RB: Stephen Carr (396-5) OR Kenan Christon (373-2)
• WRs: Tyler Vaughns (74/912), Amon-Ra St. Brown (77/1042), Drake London (39/567)
• TE: Erik Krommenhoek (11/122)

Utah depth chart (postponed):

• QB: Drew Lisk (52-0) OR Jake Bentley (142-1 – South Carolina) OR Cameron Rising
• RB: Devin Brumfield (263-2) OR Jordan Wilmore (194-1)
• WRs: Bryan Thompson (18/461), Solomon Enis (14/158), Britain Covey (10/77)
• TE: Cole Fotheringham (16/156)OR Brant Kuithe (34/602)

Washington depth chart (postponed):

• QB: Ethan Garbers OR Dylan Morris OR Jacob Sirmon (19-0) OR Kevin Thomson
• RB: Kamari Pleasant (35-0)
• WRs: Puka Nacua (7/168), Terrell Bynum (31/368), Ty Jones
• TE: Cade Otton (32/344)

Washington State depth chart:

• QB: Jayden de Laura
• RB: Max Borghi (817-11, 86/597)
• WRs: Calvin Jackson (10/117) OR Lucas Bacon, Renard Bell (54/579), Travell Harris (47/536), Jamire Calvin (42/497 – 2018)

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(continually updated)

On Thursday Utah State RB Jaylen Warren and Colorado State WR Dante Wright both played after being out last game. QB Joey Yellen appears to be the likely starter again this week for Pitt, while WR Tre’Von Bradley is out for Houston, but WR Omar Manning is expected to play for Nebraska.

On Friday Troy QB Gunnar Watson was reported to likely be out again this weekend, and on Friday night Miami TE Brevin Jordan was a surprise inactive due to covid-related reasons after getting healthy from a shoulder injury. Georgia WR George Pickens is reported to not have traveled for the game this weekend.

(Full list of Friday night player availability will appear on Saturday report.)

List of Injuries & Updates from November 5-6:

QBs:

• Myles Brennan, LSU – described as very doubtful after trying to practice on Wednesday
• Patrick O’Brien, Colorado State – started
• Pitt – Joey Yellen will start again with Kenny Pickett still not 100% (from Wednesday night coach comments), some additional comments came out that Pickett was feeling better in practice on Thursday
• Syracuse – Rex Culpepper, JaCobian Morgan and Dillon Markiewicz all have gotten first team reps this week, on Friday a report came out that Culpepper may be dealing with an undisclosed injury
• Gunnar Watson, Troy – not expected to play this weekend

RBs:

• George Holani, Boise State – reportedly not expected to play Friday night
• Josh Johnson, Louisiana-Monroe – has been ruled out for this weekend
• Vavae Malepeai, USC – available Saturday
• Trey Sanders, Alabama – in car accident Friday and in stable condition
• Markese Stepp, USC – available Saturday
• Kareem Walker, Miss State – enters transfer portal
• Jaylen Warren, Utah State – played Thursday

WRs & TEs:

• Tre’Von Bradley, Houston – will not play this week
• TE Brandon Frazier, Auburn – returned to practice
• Danny Gray, SMU – practicing and expected to be available
• Jadon Haselwood, Oklahoma – tweets on social media that he may be close to returning
• Jake Hausmann, Ohio State – out this weekend
• Willie Johnson, Marshall – should be available
• Omar Manning, Nebraska – ready to play this week
• Ty McCullouch, Colorado State – played Thursday
• TE Briley Moore, Kansas State – gametime decision this week
• TE Keveon Mullins, South Carolina – earlier this week was said to be likely to play, on Thursday they said they’ll have to see on Saturday
• George Pickens, Georgia – reported to not have traveled for game this weekend
• Arian Smith, Georgia – reported to have traveled this weekend after not having played yet this season due to meniscus surgery
• TE Jack Stoll, Nebraska – expected back sometime this season
• TE Carson Terrell, Utah State – played Thursday
• Broc Thompson, Marshall – expected to be unavailable again (injury)
• Dante Wright, Colorado State – played Thursday

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Wednesday was quieter than usual with teams having Tuesday off from practice, but Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong sounds good to go this weekend, while Temple RB Re’Mahn Davis opted out of the season and intends to transfer. MAC play kicked off Wednesday night, and Akron QB Kato Nelson did not play as he was reported to not be ready after having offseason shoulder surgery. MAC QBs who started unclear QB situations are listed below as well.

List of Injuries & Updates from November 4:

QBs:

• Air Force – Haaziq Daniels likely will be available after injury last weekend but Warren Bryan may start
• Brennan Armstrong, Virginia – is practicing and should be good to go this week
• Army – I watched the press conference, no specific updates on QBs, they usually have a depth chart come out near the end of the week which hopefully will give some insight
• Myles Brennan, LSU – will dress out and practice today
• Jalon Daniels, Kansas – suffered ankle injury late last weekend – “This is not the same pain that happened in the Oklahoma State game. I think I’ll be OK.”
• Brett Gabbert, Miami, OH – left game and did not return
• Zach Gibson, Akron – started
• Jarrett Guarantano, Tennessee – will start this week (stopping speculation he will be replaced, at least for this week)
• Kato Nelson, Akron – not yet ready to return after offseason shoulder surgery
• Eli Peters, Toledo – started
• Kurtis Rourke, Ohio – started
• Texas State – starter in competition again between Brady McBride and Tyler Vitt
• Kyle Vantrease, Buffalo – started
• Terry Wilson, Kentucky – returned to practice today

RBs:

• Re’Mahn Davis, Temple – opts out and entered the transfer portal
• Timothy Jackson, Air Force – expected to be available
• La’Darius Jefferson, Western Michigan – played Wed. so must have been cleared very recently
• Kenny McIntosh, Georgia – has been practicing and described as probable by one writer
• Samuel Oram-Jones, USC – had successful surgery for a broken leg suffered in practice
• Kadin Remsberg, Air Force – expected to be out again
• A’Montae Spivey, Arkansas – enters transfer portal

WRs & TEs:

• Jerome Buckner, Ohio – did not travel
• Lavel Davis, Virginia – back at practice and could play this weekend
• Frank Ladson, Clemson – ready to go this week
• TE Jackson Lanam, Texas State – unlikely to return this season after leaving game with injury last weekend
• Matt Landers, Georgia – expected to be able to play this weekend
• Qian Magwood, Ball State – will not play this season due to injury
• Ryan Mitchell, Navy – suffered a season-ending injury last weekend
• George Pickens, Georgia – hopeful to be able to play, pain tolerance is part of the issue (upper body), practiced Monday
• La’Vontae Shenault, Colorado – will serve 1-game suspension this week for summer arrest
• Tamorrion Terry, Florida State – participated in practice Wednesday
• Tyler Walton, Ohio – did not travel

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On Tuesday Colorado RB Alex Fontenot and Texas RB Keaontay Ingram were declared out this week and Miss State RB Kylin Hill officially opted out. Vanderbilt RB Ja’Veon Marlow will not play again this week due to suspension, while it was shared that UNLV WR Randal Grimes is suspended until the end of the calendar year. Houston WR Marquez Stevenson sounds unlikely to play this weekend, while Nevada WR Elijah Cooks may need season-ending shoulder surgery.

List of Injuries & Updates from November 3:

QBs:

• Ira Armstead, Virginia – is out for the season
• Brennan Armstrong, Virginia – “on track to be healthy” this week which sounds hopeful
• Hank Bachmeier, Boise State – no updates other than that injury/issue is not season-ending
• Jason Bean, North Texas – QB1 on depth chart
• Markevion Quinn, Memphis – not currently with the team

RBs:

• Oscar Adaway, North Texas – is listed on the depth chart this week, expected to be available this week
• Terrell Brown, Houston – will have knee surgery and be out the rest of the season
• Alex Fontenot, Colorado – was injured late last week, will not play this week
• Daimarqua Foster, TCU – likely out this week
• Thomas Grayson, Kansas State – enters transfer portal after previously opting out
• Kylin Hill, Mississippi State – officially opts out of the rest of the season
• George Holani, Boise State – no updates other than that injury is not season-ending
• Keaontay Ingram, Texas – will be out this week with a high ankle sprain, could miss several weeks
• Dorian Maddox, Stanford – likely out for the season
• Ja’Veon Marlow, Vanderbilt – will not play this week but should be back this season
• Kendre Miller, TCU – questionable this week
• Ronnie Walker, Virginia – will be available this week

WRs & TEs:

• Trejan Bridges, Oklahoma – still waiting on clearance
• Elijah Cooks Nevada – likely needs season-ending shoulder surgery
• Mo Edwards, South Alabama – enters transfer portal
• Randal Grimes, UNLV – has been suspended until the end of the calendar year
• Calvin Lockett, Iowa – enters transfer portal
• TE Briley Moore, Kansas State – did not practice Monday
• TE Keveon Mullins, South Carolina – expected to play this week
• Brenden Schooler, Texas – should play this week
• Jyaire Shorter, North Texas – remains out
• Marquez Stevenson, Houston – not optimistic to be available
• Mekhi Stevenson, UNLV – team reveals he opted out of the season
• Cam Sullivan-Brown, Penn State – expected to be available this week
• Ricky Walker, Oregon State – Cal grad transfer is no longer on the team
• Jordan Whittington, Texas – could return for Nov 21 game

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In QB news on Monday Temple’s Anthony Russo was ruled out again, while Southern Miss’ Jack Abraham has a “good chance” to play. Miami TE Brevin Jordan is healthy, Florida State WR Tamorrion Terry is a likely game-time decision, BYU WR Gunner Romney is back to 100%, and Colorado State WR Dante Wright has been cleared to return from contact tracing.

List of Injuries & Updates from November 2 (or from Sunday where noted):

QBs:

• Jack Abraham, Southern Miss – good chance to be back this week
• Myles Brennan, LSU – will throw some today but limited, unclear if will be available for Alabama game Nov 14
• Central Michigan – Daniel Richardson expected to start with still no update on David Moore being cleared by NCAA
• Sean Chambers, Wyoming – underwent leg surgery and will officially miss the rest of the season
• Colorado State – not revealing who their starter is – Todd Centeio or Patrick O’Brien
• KJ Costello, Miss State – no update available after injury last weekend
• Jayden de Laura, Washington State – confirmed to be the starter
• Cade Fortin, South Florida – not expected to be available this week
• Terrance Gipson, SMU – enters transfer portal
• Frank Harris, UTSA – confirmed to be the starter again this week
• Kenny Pickett, Pitt – limited in practice, can throw but not run yet
• Tyrrell Pigrome, Western Kentucky – will start again this week
• Matt Robinson, Illinois – “getting better” but status unclear for this week
• Anthony Russo, Temple – will not play again this week, AC joint injury in throwing shoulder
• Syracuse – sounds like Rex Culpepper and JaCobian Morgan competing for QB1
• Jordan Travis, Florida State – full go this week
• Tate Whatley, Southern Miss – likely not back this week

RBs:

• Jafar Armstrong, Notre Dame – listed at WR on depth chart
• Frank Brown, Arizona – MCL injury, out 2-3 weeks
• King Doerue, Purdue – hopeful to get him back but no real update
• David Ellis, Indiana – status still remains unclear this week
• BJ Emmons, Florida Atlantic – practiced Sunday
• Tayon Fleet-Davis, Maryland – still unavailable but hopes to suit up soon
• Alex Fontenot, Colorado – listed as injured on initial depth chart
• Daimarqua Foster, TCU – injured last weekend, no updates yet
• John Lovett, Baylor – questionable this week
• Joshua Mack, Liberty – looked good in practice
• Vavae Malepeai, USC – good day of practice today (hamstring)
• Jo’quavious Marks, Miss State – expected to be available this week
• Larry McCammon, Florida Atlantic – out for season with ankle surgery
• Ricky Person, NC State – on the depth chart this week after concussion two weeks ago
• Markese Stepp, USC – ankle is good, dealing with turf toe, expected to play this week
• Titus Swen, Wyoming – opts out of rest of season
• Sean Tucker, Syracuse – uncertain to practice on Monday
• Len’Neth Whitehead, Tennessee – will not play this season after shoulder injury in practice

WRs & TEs:

• Beau Corrales, UNC – announced as out this week
• Kevin Davis, UAB – enters transfer portal
• Taj Davis, Washington – opts out of season
• Emoryie Edwards, Fresno State – unable to practice with non-football related injury
• Noah Frith, Liberty – practicing and expected to play
• TE Brevin Jordan, Miami – described as healthy
• Jaivian Lofton, Liberty – doubtful this week
• Miles Marshall, Indiana – status still to be determined this week
• TE David Martin-Robinson, Temple – back from quarantine this week
• Jaden Mitchell, Arizona – suffered a torn ACL
• Rondale Moore, Purdue – always hopeful to get him back, no real update
• Jernard Phillips, South Florida – enters transfer portal after previously opting out
• Gunner Romney, BYU – will be 100% this week, held out 2nd half last week as a precaution
• Zak Simon, UMass – enters transfer portal after previously opting out
• Ihmir Smith-Marsette – arrested for drunk driving Saturday after the game, will be suspended for next Saturday’s game (news came Sunday)
• Tamorrion Terry, Florida State – back on depth chart after missing time due to a knee procedure
• TE Damarcus Thomas, Ole Miss – serious injury in practice, was motionless in parts of body and helicopter was called for an airlift, update – he has regained motion in all extremities
• Tyquan Thornton, Baylor – questionable
• Jalen Virgil, App State – dealing with a lingering injury
• Dante Wright, Colorado State – cleared to return from contact tracing
• CJ Yarbrough, Liberty – practicing and expected to play

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These updates are a mix of inactives, players who returned to action, QB starters, and some simple injury updates (but not all). Look for a separate post later today (Sunday) with in-depth Saturday injury news.

List of Updates from October 31 (unless noted):

QBs: In the biggest QB news Saturday Hank Bachmeier (Boise State) and Brandon Peters (Illinois) did not play, as Peters is out 21 days with a positive covid test. Anthony Russo (Temple) and Gunnar Watson (Troy) did not suit up Saturday with injuries.

• Jack Abraham, Southern Miss – returned to action, injured
• Holton Ahlers, East Carolina – returned to action (Friday)
• Hank Bachmeier, Boise State – did not travel (covid?)
• Trad Beatty, Temple – started, shared time
• Myles Brennan, LSU – did not play
• KJ Costello, Miss State – started, injured
• TJ Finley, LSU – started
• Jacob Free, Troy – started
• Joey Gatewood, Kentucky – started
• Tristan Gebbia, Oregon State – named starter for opener
• Tyler Johnston, UAB – played but did not start
• Emory Jones, Florida – played in mop-up time
• Trevor Lawrence, Clemson – out, will not be able to play next week against Notre Dame either
• Grayson McCall, Coastal Carolina – started
• Re-al Mitchell, Temple – wasn’t seen in early warmups, but did play in reserve
• Brandon Peters, Illinois – covid positive, out 21 days
• Matt Robinson, Illinois – started, injured
• Anthony Russo, Temple – did not play (shoulder)
• Jack Sears, Boise State – started
• Kevaris Thomas, Western Kentucky – did not play (injury)
• DJ Uiagalelei, Clemson – started
• Gunnar Watson, Troy – out
• Tate Whatley, Southern Miss – unavailable
• Isaiah Williams, Illinois – unavailable, covid protocol
• Terry Wilson, Kentucky – did not play

RBs: Ja’Veon Marlow (Vanderbilt) was announced to be suspended for a violation of team rules, while Toa Taua (Nevada) and SaRodorick Thompson (Texas Tech) were in action. Sean Tucker (Syracuse) and King Doerue (Purdue) were unable to play this weekend with injuries. Kavosiey Smoke (Kentucky) returned to action on Saturday after missing games with a rib injury.

• Breden Brady, UTSA – returned to action
• Mulbah Car, Houston – returned to action
• Marcus Crowley, Ohio State – unavailable
• Emari Demercado, TCU – returned to action
• King Doerue, Purdue – unavailable
• Trestan Ebner, Baylor – played
• David Ellis, Indiana – inactive
• BJ Emmons, FAU – did not play (injury)
• Tayon Fleet-Davis, Maryland – unavailable (Friday)
• Jamious Griffin, Georgia Tech – not available
• Hassan Hall, Louisville – unavailable
• Timothy Jackson, Air Force – out
• Amare Jones, Tulane – returned to action
• Johnnie Lang, Iowa State – returned to action
• John Lovett, Baylor – played but injured early
• Ja’Veon Marlow, Vanderbilt – suspended for violation of team rules
• Demetrius Mauney, East Carolina – unavailable, covid protocol (Friday)
• Kenny McIntosh, Georgia – unavailable
• Chez Mellusi, Clemson – unavailable
• Marcel Murray, Arkansas State – out again
• Raymond, Niro, Northwestern – active
• Darius Pinnix, East Carolina – returned to action (Friday)
• Kadin Remsberg – Air Force – out
• Danny Smith, Boise State – unavailable
• Kavosiey Smoke, Kentucky – returned to action
• Rhamdondre Stevenson, Oklahoma – played
• Josh Stoner, Air Force – played
• Titus Swen, Wyoming – unavailable (Friday)
• Toa Taua, Nevada – played
• Corey Taylor, Tulsa – did not play (Friday)
• SaRodorick Thompson, Texas Tech – played
• Chadarius Townsend, Texas Tech – played
• Sean Tucker, Syracuse – did not dress
• Ronnie Walker, Virginia – available, did not play (that I’m aware)
• Jaylen Warren, Utah State – did not play
• Xavier White, Texas Tech – not dressed
• TK Wilkerson, Tulsa – returned to action (Friday)
• RB Anthony Williams, Michigan St – not dressed
• DJ Williams, Auburn – warmed up, did not play (that I’m aware)
• Miyan Williams, Ohio State – available

WRs & TEs: In the more high profile receiver news, Danny Gray (SMU) was a surprise scratch, and Rondale Moore (Purdue) was again out. Gunner Romney (BYU) returned from a hamstring injury, Taj Harris (Syracuse) played after being suspended last week, and Tim Jones (Southern Miss) returned after a long layoff with a hamstring issue. Chris Olave (Ohio State) was back after injury last week, while Elijah Cooks (Nevada) was not able to go, and George Pickens (Georgia) did not travel.

• Lawrence Arnold, Kansas – unavailable
• Jared Atkinson, Baylor – returned to action
• Jose Barbon, Temple – covid protocol
• Devin Boddie, Vanderbilt – did not play
• James Bostic, Vanderbilt – played
• Maliq Carr, Purdue – not in warmups
• KeSean Carter, Texas Tech – played
• Elijah Cooks, Nevada – not dressed
• Beau Corrales, UNC – not dressed
• Brayden Cosper, BYU – not dressed
• Lavel Davis, Virginia – did not play
• TE Dylan Deveney, Georgia Tech – available
• TE Nick Eubanks, Michigan – played
• Danny Gray, SMU – did not play
• Jaylen Harris, Ohio State – unavailable
• Smoke Harris, Louisiana Tech – returned to action
• Taj Harris, Syracuse – played after suspension game
• Jsi Hatfield, East Carolina – returned to action (Friday)
• Berkeley Holman, Northwestern – inactive
• TE Daniel Imatorbhebhe, Illinois – season debut
• Shedrick Jackson, Auburn – not dressed
• JJ Jefferson, Northwestern – inactive
• Hezekiah Jones, Texas A&M – season debut
• Tim Jones, Southern Miss – returns to action
• Kerby Joseph, Illinois – unavailable
• Jordan Kress, New Mexico – played
• TE Bruno Labelle, Cinci – unavailable (knee)
• Frank Ladson, Clemson – did not play (hip), expected back next week
• TE Jack Luavasa, Kansas – unavailable
• McLane Mannix, Texas Tech – dressed, DNP
• Miles Marshall, Indiana – inactive
• TE David Martin-Robinson, Temple – out, covid protocol
• Cornelius McCoy, Georgia State – out
• Tarique Milton, Iowa State – did not travel
• Rondale Moore, Purdue – unavailable
• Tre Mosley, Michigan State – dressed, DNP (that I’m aware)
• Laress Nelson, Michigan State – not dressed
• Tre Nixon, UCF – did not play
• Obi Obialo, Oklahoma – dressed
• Chris Olave, Ohio State – played
• TE Daniel Parker, Missouri – did not travel
• Henry Pearson, App State – back in action
• AT Perry, Wake Forest – did not play
• George Pickens, Georgia – did not travel
• Dalton Rigdon, Texas Tech – not dressed
• Gunner Romney, BYU – back in action
• Savon Scarver, Utah State – played
• Brenden Schooler, Texas – not dressed
• Jah’Marae Sheread, Texas State – did not play (injury)
• Trevon Sidney, Illinois – unavailable
• TJ Simmons, West Virginia – returned to action
• James Sosinski, Kansas – unavailable
• JD Spielman, TCU – unavailable
• TE Khameron Taylor, Indiana – inactive
• TE Carl Tucker, Alabama – played
• TJ Vasher, Texas Tech – not dressed
• Jalen Virgil, App State – did not play
• Dayton Wade, Western Kentucky – unavailable (lower leg)
• Takulve Williams, Kansas – unavailable
• TE Brayden Willis, Oklahoma – not dressed

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On Thursday a relative unknown QB from Clemson named Trevor Lawrence tested positive for COVID and was confirmed to be out this weekend. Kentucky QB Terry Wilson was also declared out giving Joey Gatewood the start. Notre Dame WR Braden Lenzy will be out 2-4 weeks with a hamstring injury. Colorado State WR Dante Wright did not play Thursday night due to covid contact tracing.

On Friday Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall was announced to be expected to play on Saturday. Reports came out that Troy QB Gunnar Watson is not expected to play after his injury last weekend, and that Oklahoma WR Charleston Rambo is not expected to play due to covid protocols. Colorado named QB Sam Noyer its starter for next week.

List of Injuries & Updates from October 29-30:

QBs:

• Todd Centeio, Colorado State – started Thursday night
• Central Michigan – David Moore not yet cleared by NCAA after suspension, Daniel Richardson will start if no update on Moore
• Cade Fortin, South Florida – has not practiced this week, may be able to return next week, does not need surgery
• Joey Gatewood, Kentucky – will start this week
• Trevor Lawrence, Clemson – tests positive for COVID and will not play this weekend
• Katravis Marsh, South Florida – back in practice after concussion
• Grayson McCall, Coastal Carolina – is expected to be available this weekend
• Sam Noyer, Colorado – announced as QB1
• Kenny Pickett, Pitt – status unclear for game next week (off this week)
• Tyrrell Pigrome, Western Kentucky – starting this week
• Anthony Russo, Temple – did not practice Thursday, will be a gametime decision
• Kevaris Thomas, Western Kentucky – out this week due to injury
• Gunnar Watson, Troy – reportedly not expected to play
• Terry Wilson, Kentucky – out Saturday, wrist

RBs:

• Jaylon Bester, Miami (OH) – out to begin season
• Darius Bracy, Central Michigan – moving from DB to RB
• Shadrick Byrd, Iowa – enters transfer portal
• David Ellis, Indiana – no update yet, will announce before game (lower leg)
• Pat Garwo, Boston College – had surgery Wednesday, hopeful to return for final 2 games
• Deondrick Glass, Oklahoma State – enters transfer portal
• Jamious Griffin, Georgia Tech – not on Above the Line chart
• Martell Irby, UCLA – back at practice after missing time
• Vavae Malepeai, USC – has begun individual work in practice, hamstring
• Jahmon McClendon, UCLA – enters transfer portal
• Kadin Remsberg, Air Force – reports he will miss a minimum of 3 weeks with upper body injury suffered last weekend
• Tyre Shelton, Miami (OH) – out for season
• Markese Stepp, USC – was dealing with a mid-foot sprain but is back practicing
• Joshua Stoner, Air Force – unclear if has cleared covid protocols
• Western Michigan – expects RB by committee – Sean Tyler, Jaxson Kincaide & La’Darius Jefferson (still waiting on waiver)

WRs & TEs:

• Trejan Bridges, Oklahoma – reports he will miss Saturday’s game due to covid protocols
• Gary Bryant, USC – expected to play in opener
• Beau Corrales, North Carolina – on his instagram last weekend he used the phrase “ready to attack rehab”, haven’t seen any official team updates other than that he needs to be evaluated, but this doesn’t sound promising for a quick return
• Ethan Fernea, UCLA – required to sit out only the season opening game for eligibility reasons related to a redshirt season
• TE Andrew Homer, Miami (OH) – out for season
• Tevailance Hunt, TCU – enters transfer portal
• Zachari Jackson, Louisiana-Monroe – enters transfer portal
• TE Dalton Kincaid, Utah – eligible after transfer from U. of San Diego
• Braden Lenzy, Notre Dame – out 2-4 weeks with hamstring injury
• David Martin-Robinson, Temple – out this weekend due to covid contact tracing protocols
• Miles Marshall, Indiana – no update yet, will announce pregame (concussion protocol)
• TE Cam McCormick, Oregon – has not been practicing
• Ty McCullouch, Colorado State – unavailable Thursday night due to covid contact tracing
• Chris Olave, Ohio State – has had a “good, strong week of practice”, on Friday morning was not on unavailable list, meaning he should be active this weekend
• Charleston Rambo, Oklahoma – reports he will miss Saturday’s game due to covid protocols
• TE Spencer Webb, Oregon – not been practicing, not miss a “significant amount of time”
• Dante Wright, Colorado State – unavailable Thursday night due to covid contact tracing

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On Wednesday LSU made it sound like QB Myles Brennan will likely be out again this weekend, while Temple QB Anthony Russo missed practice again. Mississippi State essentially confirmed that RB Kylin Hill has opted out, as well as that WR Tyrell Shavers will transfer.

List of Injuries & Updates from October 28:

QBs:

• Holton Ahlers, East Carolina – confirmed to be back this week after clearing covid protocols
• Myles Brennan, LSU – has not practiced yet this week, likely will not play this weekend, hopes to have him back for Nov. 14 Alabama game, won’t play him at less than 100% – sounds like they’ll sit him this week, let him heal in the off week and be back for Bama, TJ Finley expected to start again
• Anthony Russo, Temple – still unable to practice Wednesday with throwing shoulder issue

RBs:

• Brenden Brady, UTSA – will return from injury this week
• BJ Emmons, Florida Atlantic – questionable this week (ankle)
• Tayon Fleet-Davis, Maryland – status still unclear due to off the field issues
• Kylin Hill, Miss State – Mike Leach essentially confirms Hill’s opt out to prepare for the NFL draft
• Larry McCammon, Florida Atlantic – out this week (ankle)
• Charles McClelland, Cincinnati – had knee surgery today
• Darius Pinnix, East Carolina – will be back this week after clearing covid protocols
• Toa Taua, Nevada – likely returning from covid protocols, hopeful and a “good chance” he will be able to play this weekend
• DJ Williams, Auburn – was banged up last weekend, sounds questionable for this week

WRs & TEs:

• TE James Bomba, Miami (OH) – suspended indefinitely following arrest for misdemeanor charges for a fight at a fraternity house
• Elijah Cooks, Nevada – still recovering from shoulder injury, has not yet been ruled out this week
• Calif Gossett, Louisiana – on the depth chart this week after dealing with an Achilles injury most of the season so far and apparently seeing action last week (that I missed, had no receiving stats)
• Jordan Kress, New Mexico – had covid, diagnosed with myocarditis (may have existed pre-covid), cleared to play Monday, available this weekend in a limited role (was not on depth chart)
• TE Artayvious Lynn, TCU – out for the season
• Maurice Massey, Missouri – enters transfer portal after receiving being removed from the team for legal/disciplinary reasons
• George Pickens, Georgia – dinged up but has been practicing, should be fine
• Zane Pope, Fresno State – last weekend he shared a video that said he will be out a few games but hopes to return before the season is over
• Stephon Robinson, Kansas – had surgery, out at least 3 weeks (from Saturday postgame)
• TE Juan Rodriguez, Fresno State – out for the season as he will get knee surgery
• Tyrell Shavers, Miss State – will transfer