Tag: college football opt outs

On Thursday Georgia State RB Destin Coates and Arkansas State RB Marcel Murray were revealed close to game-time (when twitter was coming back to life after being down) to both be out for the Thursday night game. Arkansas RB Rakeem Boyd and WR Treylon Burks as well as Auburn WR Eli Stove all sound probable to play this weekend.

Friday was really very quiet, Northwestern QB Aidan Smith opted out as did Northern Illinois RB Jordan Nettles. Kansas shared that head coach Les Miles would not travel to West Virginia for their game.

List of Injuries & Updates from October 15-16:

QBs:

• Kenny Pickett, Pitt – not 100% but sounds likely to play
• Aidan Smith, Northwestern – opts out of season
• Desmond Trotter, South Alabama – has been practicing, competing with Chance Lovertich for #1 reps
• Western Kentucky – coach did not reveal who would start on Saturday between Tyrrell Pigrome and Kevaris Thomas

RBs:

• Rakeem Boyd, Arkansas – tweets that he is back
• Destin Coates, Georgia State – unavailable Thursday night
• AJ Davis, Pitt – back to full health
• Joshua Mack, Liberty – disciplinary issue from last week (sounds like class attendance) is past, ready to be featured back
• Jordan Mason, Georgia Tech – he is again not listed on the Above the Line chart, reporter answered a question from a reader saying he will hopefully be back at some point this season
• Marcel Murray, Arkansas State – not dressed out Thursday night
• Jordan Nettles, Northern Illinois – opts out of season
• Seth Paige, Georgia State – made his season debut Thursday night

WRs & TEs:

• Alante Brown, Nebraska – back to full health
• Treylon Burks, Arkansas – has been practicing, expected to play
• TE Arik Gilbert, LSU – has been limited in practice
• Jsi Hatfield, East Carolina – expected to be available this weekend after missing last two games
• Lawrence Keys, Notre Dame – in concussion protocol
• Terrace Marshall, LSU – has been limited in practice
• Oliver Martin, Nebraska – waiting on eligibility waiver after transfer from Iowa
• Cornelius McCoy, Georgia State – unavailable Thursday
• CJ Moore – commits to Washington State after time at Oklahoma State and Iowa Central CC
• Bryce Oliver, Kentucky – has been practicing this week and is hopeful (similar to previous weeks)
• Wan’Dale Robinson, Nebraska – sounds full speed again
• Eli Stove, Auburn – expected to play Saturday
• Dylan Thomas, TCU – enters portal as a grad transfer
• TE Jason Whittaker, Northwestern – opts out of season

On Wednesday word came out that Florida State WR Tamorrion Terry is expected to undergo a knee procedure and be out a few weeks. Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong while Florida St QB Jordan Travis is feeling good. Miami TE Brevin Jordan was described as questionable. Texas Tech is off this weekend but announced that QB Henry Colombi will start Oct 24.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban also revealed he tested positive for COVID.

List of Injuries & Updates from October 14:

QBs:

• Brennan Armstrong, Virginia – did not practice
• Carson Baker, San Diego State – expected to be named starter
• Myles Brennan, LSU – still hasn’t practiced this week after getting banged up last weekend, described as doubtful but may try to practice Friday (game has now been postponed)
• Henry Colombi, Texas Tech – will start Oct 24th
• Chubba Purdy, Florida State – progressing well, getting extended work
• Donovan Smith, Texas Tech – out for season with shoulder surgery
• Jordan Travis, Florida State – practiced again today (hand), feels fully healthy

RBs:

• Elijah Mitchell, Louisiana – returned to action
• Chris Smith, Louisiana – played after dealing with ankle injury
• DeMarcus Townsend, Florida International – enters transfer portal
• Ronnie Walker, Virginia – waiver for eligibility approved

WRs & TEs:

• KeSean Carter, Texas Tech – dealing with elbow issue (not ankle as previously reported)
• Keke Chism, Missouri – reports he will be back for the Florida game (assuming it is played)
• Al’Dontre Davis, TCU – enters transfer portal
• Dontae Fleming, Louisiana – played Wednesday
• TE Brevin Jordan, Miami – questionable but has time to progress
• Peter LeBlanc, Louisiana – played after an undisclosed injury in his last game
• TE Isaiah Likely, Coastal Carolina – out Wed. night with a lower body injury
• McLane Mannix, Texas Tech – has been out with back problem
• Joseph Ngata, Clemson – has practiced every day, hopeful for Saturday
• Dalton Rigdon, Texas Tech – in concussion protocol after targeting hit last week
• Justyn Ross, Clemson – hopeful for a spring 2021 practice return
• JJ Sparkman, Texas Tech – out for season with shoulder surgery
• Tamorrion Terry, Florida State – expected to miss a couple weeks due to knee procedure

On Tuesday Florida paused their football activities due to Covid testing. Cincinnati WR Alec Pierce is hopeful to return this week after having his knee scoped a few weeks ago while North Texas RB Oscar Adaway was described as questionable. Kansas State WR Joshua Youngblood entered the transfer portal after a disappointing start to his season. In QB news it sounds like Jordan McCloud has won the job at South Florida.

List of Injuries & Updates from October 13:

QBs:

• Christian Anderson, Army – will practice and be evaluated later this week
• Ben Bryant, Cincinnati – sounds like he has missed practice, unclear if will be available this week
• Rex Culpepper, Syracuse – starting QB on depth chart with Tommy DeVito out
• TJ Goodwin, UTEP – enters transfer portal after opting out
• Jemel Jones, Army – practicing and sounds like will be available if needed Saturday
• Jordan McCloud, South Florida – will start this week and going forward
• Jordan Travis, Florida State – reported that he practiced, but not clear to what extent (if hand issue limited him or not)
• Tevaka Tuioti, New Mexico – will start season opener
• UMass – Mike Fallon OR Josiah Johnson OR Will Koch on depth chart for season opener, Andrew Brito not listed

RBs:

• Oscar Adaway, North Texas – questionable this week
• James Cook, Georgia – practiced Tuesday, expects to play this week
• East Carolina – Chase Hayden not listed on RB 4-way OR, Demetrius Mauney reappears on list
• Shaun Shivers, Auburn – expected to practice today

WRs & TEs:

• Alante Brown, Nebraska – has been “nicked up”
• Zack Dobson, West Virginia – not ready for Saturdays after recently gaining eligibility, hopeful to get worked in rotation later this season
• CJ Hayes, Michigan State – appears to have had surgery today from posts from himself/father
• Omar Manning, Nebraska – hopeful for start of season
• Alec Pierce, Cincinnati – hopeful to return this week
• Wan’Dale Robinson, Nebraska – has been “nicked up” dealing with injuries recently
• Jyaire Shorter, North Texas – out this week
• Eli Stove, Auburn – expected to practice today
• Joshua Youngblood, Kansas State – enters transfer portal

Monday brought news that Kansas State QB Skylar Thompson is out for the season after having upper body surgery, and Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong is in concussion protocol. SMU WR Reggie Roberson and RB TJ McDaniel were also confirmed out for the season as feared. Texas A&M WR Caleb Chapman is also expected to be out for the season after getting injured at the end of his big day Saturday.

List of Injuries & Updates from October 12 (or from Sunday where noted):

QBs:

• Brennan Armstrong, Virginia – concussion protocol, day to day
• Myles Brennan, LSU – sore, will not practice Monday but will return Tuesday
• Colorado – Sam Noyer and Tyler Lytle splitting first team reps
• Hendon Hooker, Virginia Tech – will start this weekend
• Miles Kendrick, Kansas – will start this week
• Thomas MacVittie, Kansas – back practicing and full-go
• Kenny Pickett, Pitt – is banged up and will be evaluated but sounds likely to play
• Skylar Thompson, Kansas State – out for the season after having had surgery for an upper-body injury
• Jordan Travis, Florida State – limited by hand injury in practice Sunday but trending positive
• UTSA – likely won’t announce starter before Saturday, Frank Harris OR Lowell Narcisse

RBs:

• Israel Abanikanda, Pitt – moved up to RB2 on depth chart
• Otis Anderson, UCF – expected to be available
• James Cook, Georgia – expected back this week
• Sione Finau, BYU – may be available this week or next
• Roschon Johnson, Texas – re-aggravated shoulder sprain
• Travis Levy, Boston College – didn’t play Saturday, set to practice Sunday, hopeful to play this week (Sunday)
• Vavae Malepeai, USC – knee looking good but dealing with tight hamstring
• Greg McCrae, UCF – expected to be available
• TJ McDaniel, SMU – will have surgery and is out for the season
• Elijah Mitchell, Louisiana – listed on depth chart this week after missing a game for covid-related reasons (Sunday)
• Marcel Murray, Arkansas State – expected to play Thursday
• Don Ragsdale, Southern Miss – expected to play this week
• Shaun Shivers, Auburn – hopeful to return this week (Sunday)
• Chris Smith, Louisiana – has been practicing after suffering ankle injury but sounds like he has been limited in what he can do (Sunday)
• Bentavious Thompson, UCF – expected to be available
• Sean Tucker, Syracuse – apparently injured last weekend, status unclear this week

WRs & TEs:

• Brenden Bates, Kentucky – out a few weeks with an injury
• Cjay Boone, Missouri – enters transfer portal
• Tommy Bush, Georgia – concussion after car crash
• Caleb Chapman, Texas A&M – out for the season after injury last weekend
• Lavel Davis, Virginia – now starting on depth chart over Ra’Shaun Henry
• Jaylen Dixon, Utah – enters transfer portal
• Dontae Fleming, Louisiana – listed as OR on depth chart after missing last game with a lower body injury, no specific clarity that he would return, was not listed in injured section on depth chart (Sunday)
• Noah Frith, Liberty – doubtful this week
• Hezekiah Jones, Texas A&M – day to day
• Tim Jones, Southern Miss – practiced Sunday, looked good, close to returning
• Tavares Kelly, Virginia – probable this week
• Peter LeBlanc, Louisiana – listed on depth chart after a possible injury (undisclosed) last game, was not listed in injured section on depth chart (Sunday)
• Jonah Morris, Akron – in the transfer portal, did not play in 2019
• Joseph Ngata, Clemson – hopeful to play this week (Sunday)
• TE Evidence Njoku, UCLA – eligibility request still pending for this season (Miami transfer)
• Reggie Roberson, SMU – will have surgery and is out for the season
• Gunner Romney, BYU – fine after briefly leaving the game last weekend
• Jake Smith, Texas – hamstring, expected back by the end of the week
• Eli Stove, Auburn – hopeful to return this week (Sunday)

(continually updated)

On Thursday we learned Kansas head coach Les Miles tested positive for coronavirus. QBs Skylar Thompson (Kansas State) and Christian Anderson (Army) are questionable for the weekend. UCF WR Marlon Williams is expected to be ready to go next week (after the bye this weekend).

On Friday the Pac-12 started practice and a number of updates came through including a handful of USC injury updates as well as that Arizona RB Bam Smith has opted out of the season.

List of Injuries & Updates from October 8-9:

QBs:

• Christian Anderson, Army – improving but unsure if will be able to play Saturday
• David Moore, Central Michigan – suspension from last year expired October 7, likely starter
• Spencer Petras, Iowa – QB1 on preseason depth chart
• Spencer Sanders, Oklahoma State – full speed in practice
• Skylar Thompson, Kansas St – described as day to day, depends how he feels on gameday

RBs:

• Antwuan Branch, North Carolina – transfer portal as grad transfer, last played 2018
• Josh Crawford, Central Michigan – opted out
• La’Darius Jefferson, Western Michigan – waiver request pending for Michigan State transfer
• Shaun Shivers, Auburn – may be a gametime decision Saturday
• Bam Smith, Arizona – opts out of season
• Deion Smith, Colorado – likely out for the season with a knee injury
• Markese Stepp, USC – ankle, looks healthy

WRs & TEs:

• Jordan Addison, Pitt – lumped into a group of players injured last week as all were described as gametime decisions
• Craig Burt, Western Kentucky – expected to play Saturday, could possibly be on a play count/limited
• TE Dylan Deveney, Georgia Tech – expected to be available even though not on Above the Line chart
• Kyle Ford, USC – ACL, out season
• TE D.J. Johnson, Oregon – converted defender has been limited in practice
• Jalen Johnson, Arizona – suspended for violating team Covid protocols
• Jordan Kerley, Arizona State – opting out of season
• TE Jacob Kizer, Washington – opt out of season
• TE Dylan Leonard, Georgia Tech – expected to be available even though not on Above the Line chart
• Munir McClain, USC – currently suspended from the team
• Bru McCoy, USC – hamstring, full-speed
• TE Jared Poplawski, Colorado – knee injury but nearing a return to action
• TE Ethan Rae, USC – knee, out
• Wan’Dale Robinson, Nebraska – will focus on playing WR this season and not play RB
• TE Khameron Taylor, Indiana – South Alabama transfer is dealing with undisclosed injury issues
• Marlon Williams, UCF – expected to be ready to go next week
• Joshua Youngblood, Kansas State – expected to play Saturday

On Wednesday Auburn RB Shaun Shivers & WR Eli Stove were described as questionable, while Arkansas RB Rakeem Boyd & WR Treylon Burks are hopeful to play. Earlier in the week also came news that Florida WR Jordan Pouncey received a waiver for eligibility after his transfer from Texas.

List of Injuries & Updates from October 7:

QBs:

• Kennique Bonner-Steward, Temple – enters transfer portal, had opted out
• Jalon Daniels, Kansas – may take a while to return, but expected back sometime this season
• James Graham, Georgia Tech – not listed on “Above the Line” chart
• Oregon – QB1 starting fall camp is Tyler Shough, Anthony Brown is #2

RBs:

• Rakeem Boyd, Arkansas – hopeful to play this weekend
• Deshawn Collins, Cal – not listed on roster
• James Cook, Georgia – wearing a non-contact jersey in practice, may be a gametime decision
• Emari Demercado, TCU – questionable this weekend
• Travis Levy, Boston College – back at practice after leaving the game last weekend
• Lorenzo Lingard, Florida – got banged up in fall camp, is catching up and learning the system
• Jordan Mason, Georgia Tech – not listed on “Above the Line” chart
• Shaun Shivers, Auburn – described as questionable
• Taequan Tyler, Boise State – juco transfer out for season with Achilles injury

WRs & TEs:

• Ahmarean Brown, Georgia Tech – listed on Above the Line after possible injury before the bye week
• Treylon Burks, Arkansas – hopeful to play this weekend
• TE Dylan Deveney, Georgia Tech – not listed on Above the Line
• John Dunmore, Penn State – withdraws from school
• Jeremiah Hawkins, Cal – not listed on roster
• TE Dylan Leonard, Georgia Tech – not listed on Above the Line
• TE Jackson Marcotte, Wyoming – full speed after injury last season
• Jordan Pouncey, Florida – gets waiver for eligibility
• Eli Stove, Auburn – described as questionable

In Tuesday news QB Connor Bazelak was named Missouri’s starter, North Texas RB Oscar Adaway is expected to be out again this week, while Auburn said they were hopeful to get all of their injured players back this week. New Mexico QB Brandt Hughes was also announced to be out for the season with a shoulder injury.

List of Injuries & Updates from October 6:

QBs:

• Josh Adkins, UTSA – will be out 4-6 weeks after surgery for collarbone injury
• Christian Anderson, Army – status will be determined at the of the week whether can play on Saturday
• Austin Aune, North Texas – QB1 on depth chart, no more OR with Jason Bean
• Connor Bazelak, Missouri – will start this week
• Jack Coan, Wisconsin – out indefinitely after successful foot surgery
• Frank Harris, UTSA – looked good taking most first team reps in practice, described as a gametime decision
• Will Heckman, Washington State – QB juco transfer is listed as a DB on the roster
• Brandt Hughes, New Mexico – out for the season with a right shoulder injury
• Jabari Laws, Army – still not ready to play (has been out all season)
• Paul Piferi, Purdue – moves from QB to TE
• Chubba Purdy, Florida State – “getting close” to a full return as he continues to make progress
• Skylar Thompson, Kansas State – didn’t practice Monday, hopeful for today/Wednesday
• Tyler Vitt, Texas State – back at practice after missing time in covid-protocol – both he and Brady McBride expected to play this week
• Aidan Willard, Oregon State – medically retires

RBs:

• Oscar Adaway, North Texas – not on depth chart, reported to be out again this week (undisclosed)
• Keyon Brooks, Vanderbilt – good chance to return this week
• Marcus Crowley, Ohio State – minor setback in recovery from torn ACL, unclear timeline to play
• Harold Joiner, Auburn – enters transfer portal
• Shaun Shivers, Auburn – mentioned in a blanket statement as hopeful this week
• Morian Walker, Nevada – grad transfers to Nevada from Utah State

WRs & TEs:

• Elijhah Badger, Arizona State – academically ineligible this season
• Devin Boddie, Vanderbilt – good chance to play this week
• James Bostic, Vanderbilt – good chance to play this week
• Zack Dobson, West Virginia – receives waiver to play after transfer from MTSU
• Jsi Hatfield, East Carolina – did not play last weekend, not on depth chart this week
• TE Tre McKitty, Georgia – is practicing, hopeful to play Saturday
• Jyaire Shorter, North Texas – confirmed to be out this week
• Eli Stove, Auburn – mentioned in a blanket statement as hopeful this week
• Seth Williams, Auburn – mentioned in a blanket statement as hopeful this week

Tons of injury updates on Monday – in some of the biggest news QB Alan Bowman (Texas Tech) is day to day, QB Skylar Thompson (Kansas State) sounds questionable this week but nothing severe, RB Kylin Hill (Miss State) sounds hopeful to play, while SMU’s RB TJ McDaniel and WR Reggie Roberson didn’t have detailed updates but were said to both potentially be long term injuries.

In coach news Arizona’s Kevin Sumlin has tested positive for coronavirus.

List of Injuries & Updates from October 5:

QBs:

• Josh Adkins, UTSA – confirmed to have a broken collarbone
• James Blackman, Florida State – described as “banged up” on the tv broadcast of the game Saturday (heard on re-watch)
• Alan Bowman, Texas Tech – no broken bones, described as day to day
• Brendon Clark, Notre Dame – on depth chart, expected to be available
• Jack Coan, Wisconsin – foot injury in practice Saturday, reported to need foot surgery and will miss start of season (Sunday)
• Malik Cunningham, Louisville – no limitations going into Friday’s game
• Jalon Daniels, Kansas – left Saturday’s game with an injury, expected to be back Oct 17 (after the bye week)
• Frank Harris, UTSA – says he feels 100%, will be evaluated in practice this week
• Devin Leary, NC State – QB1 on depth chart, no more OR
• Thomas MacVittie, Kansas – expected to be back Oct 17 (after the bye week)
• Graham Mertz, Wisconsin – taking first team snaps after Jack Coan injury
• Dalen Morris, Navy – will start this week, is ready to go
• Will Rogers, Mississippi State – expected to be available this week
• Skylar Thompson, Kansas State – no broken bones was the only , has a chance to play this Saturday
• Jordan Travis, Florida State – will start this week
• Malik Willis, Liberty – ready to play this Saturday, will wear a brace on left arm

RBs:

• Rakeem Boyd, Arkansas – expected to practice Monday after foot injury last weekend
• James Charles, FAU – questionable after injury last weekend
• James Cook, Georgia – day to day after injury last weekend
• Chris Curry, LSU – will be available to play this week, missed last game with an injury (some reports had said illness)
• Emari Demercado, TCU – left game on Saturday with and went to locker room with an illness (saw this re-watching the broadcast)
• BJ Emmons, FAU – questionable after injury last weekend
• Anthony Grant – former Florida State RB transferring to Garden City Community College
• Peter Hayes, Akron – enters transfer portal
• Kylin Hill, Mississippi State – expected to be available this week
• Roschon Johnson, Texas – shoulder, should be available early in the week
• Khalan Laborn – transferring from Florida State to Garden City CC
• TJ McDaniel, SMU – injury details not confirmed, but has the potential to be long term
• Shaun Shivers, Auburn – was ruled out in pregame Saturday, expected to be ready to play by next weekend (Sunday)
• Jahmir Smith, Notre Dame – on depth chart, expected to be available
• Kavosiey Smoke, Kentucky – out a few weeks with a rib injury suffered Saturday
• DJ Williams, Auburn – was limited in practice last week leading to reduced role last weekend (Sunday)

WRs & TEs:

• Rico Arnold, Charlotte – left game Saturday with back injury, will get MRI (Sunday)
• Kevin Austin, Notre Dame – should return for around 15-20 plays this weekend as he works his way back
• Treylon Burks, Arkansas – expected to practice Monday after knee injury last weekend
• Demetrius Douglas, Minnesota – stepping away from program, ending career
• Wykeen Gill, Kansas State – out for the season
• Jace James, Northwestern – medically retires from football
• Lawrence Keys, Notre Dame – on depth chart, expected to be available
• Joshua Moore, Texas – expected to be available (Knee)
• Bryce Oliver, Kentucky – should be able to play this week
• Reggie Roberson, SMU – injury details not confirmed, but has the potential to be long term
• TE Hank Tuipulotu, BYU – will rejoin the team soon after back to back ACL injuries
• RJ Sneed, Baylor – likely won’t practice this week (team is off this weekend)
• Jordan Whittington, Texas – practiced Sunday, expected to be available to play
• Joshua Youngblood, Kansas State – should be back soon after unavailable last weekend

(continually updated)

The biggest news on Thursday was Tulane RB Tyjae Spears had knee surgery for a likely ACL tear suffered last weekend and is done for the season. Spears had rushed for 274 yards & 2 TDs this season. Tulane also announced they’ll have a new starting QB, Michael Pratt, for their game next week.

On Friday came a series of updates about Texas QB Sam Ehlinger and RBs Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson, who are all expected to play Saturday.

List of Injuries & Updates from October 1-2:

QBs:

• Kennique Bonner-Steward, Temple – opts out of season
• Sam Ehlinger, Texas – dealing with minor quad, left hand injuries, expected to play Saturday
• Cade Fortin, South Florida – will be available on Saturday, expected to be in QB rotation
• NC State – won’t reveal starter between Bailey Hockman and Devin Leary until gameday
• Jack Plummer, Purdue – says his ankle is 100%
• Michael Pratt, Tulane – will be the starter next week against Houston (Oct 8)
• Malik Willis, Liberty – looking good in practice, sounding likely to play on Saturday

RBs:

• Demarkcus Bowman, Clemson – enters transfer portal
• AJ Davis, Pitt – improving after injury last weekend, should be back soon, possibly this weekend
• Roschon Johnson, Texas – minor rib injury, expected to play Saturday
• Bijan Robinson, Texas – practiced Thursday, expected to play Saturday
• Tyjae Spears, Tulane – knee surgery for likely ACL tear, done for season

WRs & TEs:

• Kevin Austin, Notre Dame – on track to play Oct 10
• Craig Burt, Western Kentucky – described as a gametime decision but didn’t sound hopeful
• Noah Frith, Liberty – hamstring, out this week
• Donavon Greene, Wake Forest – has rehabbed and practiced, expected to play this week after back bruise last game
• Shedrick Jackson, Auburn – will play this weekend after missing last week
• TE Keilan Knight, UAB – transfer portal (listed as TE on online roster, defender in previous seasons)
• Jaylin Lane, MTSU – not on depth chart this week
• Jaivian Lofton, Liberty – ankle, will try to play this week
• Omar Manning, Nebraska – dealing with nagging injuries
• TE Tanner Mathias, Western Michigan – not on fall roster (possible opt out)
• Tre Nixon, UCF – coach was asked but essentially gave no update, said “nothing has been finalized”
• Bryce Oliver, Kentucky – should be available on Saturday
• Ben Skowronek, Notre Dame – will be healthy for Oct 10 game
• Pop Williams, Memphis – not on roster, appears to still be away on personal leave of absence
• CJ Windham, MTSU – not on depth chart this week

(continually updated)

The biggest news on Tuesday was that Charlotte QB Chris Reynolds is expected to play this weekend, and that Louisville QB Malik Cunningham is practicing and good to go after a scary hit last weekend.

On Wednesday Minnesota WR Rashod Bateman shared he will be able to play this season after opting back in.

List of Injuries & Updates from September 29-30:

QBs:

• Malik Cunningham, Louisville – practicing and good to go
• Kevin Doyle, Arizona – opts back into the season
• Joey Gatewood, Kentucky – ruled eligible after transfer from Auburn
• Emory Jones, Florida – spotted with brace on hand
• McKenzie Milton, UCF – practicing in full pads, not a rush to bring him back though
• Missouri – depth chart still Shawn Robinson OR Connor Bazelak
• NC State – depth chart Bailey Hockman OR Devin Leary
• North Texas – depth chart still Jason Bean OR Austin Aune
• Chris Reynolds, Charlotte – expected to play this week
• Anthony Russo, Temple – limited by muscle strain but should be good to go for practice next week
• Skylar Thompson, Kansas State – good to go despite some limping last week
• Tyler Vitt, Texas State – not at practice today as works way through protocol but expected back soon

RBs:

• Keyon Brooks, Vanderbilt – did not practice Tuesday, hopeful Wed, missed last weekend with illness
• AJ Davis, Pitt – “making progress” after apparent shoulder injury last game, this felt very vague and I’m not reading too much into it yet
• Zach Evans, TCU – practiced Sunday, had missed about a month due to contact tracing
• Willie Parker, Eastern Michigan – opts out of season
• Larry Rountree, Missouri – RB1 on depth chart, no OR with Tyler Badie
• Len’Neth Whitehead, Tennessee – has begun taking scout team reps as he comes back from a foot injury

WRs & TEs:

• Rashod Bateman, Minnesota – reinstated and will be able to play this season
• TE Tyler Carr – in transfer portal again as grad transfer, transferred from Texas Tech to Hawaii in January
• Adam Cousins, UTEP – transfer portal
• Brennan Eagles, Texas – starting over Tarik Black on weekly depth chart
• TQ Jackson, SMU – eligible after transfer from Arkansas
• TE Tre McKitty, Georgia – practiced Tuesday, may be able to play this weekend
• Tarique Milton, Iowa State – described as day to day (missed last weekend)
• Dalton Rigdon, Texas Tech – not expected “to be down for an extended period” after apparent upper body injury last weekend
• TE Major Tennison, Alabama – dealing with intestinal issue