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Colorado confirms Shedeur Sanders as season-long starter
Shedeur Sanders (quarterback)
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders announced that Shedeur Sanders will remain the starting quarterback for the entire season, despite a strong camp from backup Ryan Staub. Sanders; 'I'm not looking over my shoulder; things are settled.'
BuffZone
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UNC places Mack Brown on administrative leave
North Carolina has placed head coach Mack Brown on administrative leave pending an investigation into alleged recruiting violations. Offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey has been named interim head coach.
Inside Carolina
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Ohio State RB J'Marion Burnside tears ACL, out for season
J'Marion Burnside (running back)
Ohio State running back J'Marion Burnside suffered a season-ending ACL tear during a non-contact drill on Monday. He was expected to be the No. 2 running back behind TreVeyon Henderson.
The Columbus Dispatch
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Florida State to rotate QBs in opener vs LSU
DJ Uiagalelei (quarterback)
Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced a two-man rotation at quarterback for the season opener against LSU, with DJ Uiagalelei getting the first snap. Malzahn said both Uiagalelei and Brock Glenn will play significant series in the first half.
Tallahassee Democrat
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Texas A&M opens $150M football operations facility
Texas A&M has opened a new 35,000-square-foot football operations facility, featuring a state-of-the-art locker room, nutrition center, and indoor practice field. Athletic director Trev Alberts said the facility cost $150 million and is part of a broader athletics complex upgrade.
Dallas Morning News
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Clemson names Cade Klubnik permanent starting QB
Cade Klubnik (quarterback)
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik has been named the permanent starter after a summer-long competition with freshman Christopher Vizzina. Head coach Dabo Swinney announced the decision on his radio show Monday night.
Greenville News
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Notre Dame RB Will Shipley eligible immediately after waiver
Will Shipley (RB) — Eligible
Clemson running back Will Shipley, who had transferred to Notre Dame, has been granted a waiver by the NCAA to play immediately in 2026 without sitting out a season. The waiver was announced on Monday, four days before the Fighting Irish's season opener against Texas A&M.
The Athletic
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TCU restores Fort Worth Star-Telegram media credentials after stripping them before season
TCU Athletics said it fully restored media credentials to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram after what it called productive discussions, reversing the school's earlier decision to strip the newspaper's credentials days before football season. The athletic department said it made its position clear and respects the Star-Telegram's role as an independent news source and voice in the community.
Republican Investor (wire pickup)
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Pitt WR Amarriel Lewis to transfer
Amarriel Lewis (Wide receive)
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette confirms that Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi announced at a press conference that sophomore wide receiver Amarriel Lewis will enter the transfer portal after making four starts in the opener. Lewis' departure opens an immediate role for freshman Devin Whitlock.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Ohio State RB J'Marion Burnside has season-ending ACL injury
J'Marion Burnside (Running back)
The Ohio State football program confirmed to the Columbus Dispatch that freshman running back J'Marion Burnside will undergo season-ending surgery on a torn left ACL suffered during Tuesday's practice. Burnside, who did not appear in the team's opening game, will take a medical redshirt.
The Columbus Dispatch
Injury Report
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Wisconsin OL Kevin Heywood returns for Notre Dame game
Kevin Heywood (OL) — Available (returning from injury)
Wisconsin offensive lineman Kevin Heywood is set to return for the game against Notre Dame after suffering a lower-body injury in the first week of camp. The article notes that his return is a major boost for the Badgers' offensive line after dealing with the injury, though the specific designation (starter or bench) was not explicitly stated.
Rush to Fortuna
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Arkansas OG Patrick Kutas probable vs North Alabama
Patrick Kutas (OG) — Probable
Offensive guard Patrick Kutas is probable for Saturday after recovering from a nagging ankle sprain. He was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and is expected to start against North Alabama.
HawgSports
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Arkansas RB Rashod Dubinion cleared to face North Alabama
Rashod Dubinion (RB) — Probable
Running back Rashod Dubinion (knee) was cleared to play against North Alabama after missing the season opener. Dubinion participated in full practice on Thursday and is listed as probable.
HawgSports
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BYU RB Hinckley Ropati cleared to play in Week 2
Hinckley Ropati (RB) — Cleared
A Deseret News article published Friday reports BYU running back Hinckley Ropati, who missed the opener with a hamstring injury, has been cleared to play and will be available for the Cougars' Week 2 contest. Ropati was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Deseret News
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Georgia LB Smael Mondon upgraded to probable for home opener
Smael Mondon Jr. (LB) — Probable
Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Saturday that Georgia inside linebacker Smael Mondon Jr., who had been listed as questionable with a lower-body injury, was upgraded to probable for the Bulldogs' home opener. Mondon returned to full practice Thursday and Friday, per the report.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Malik Muhammad cleared, available for Texas Week 2 game
Malik Muhammad (CB) — Available
A Saturday report from the Austin American-Statesman indicates Texas starting cornerback Malik Muhammad was upgraded from questionable to available for the Longhorns' Week 2 matchup after clearing concussion protocol. The article notes Muhammad participated fully in Friday's walkthrough and is expected to start opposite Terrance Brooks.
Austin American-Statesman
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BYU S Faletau Satuala probable for opener
Faletau Satuala (S) — Probable
Safety Faletau Satuala, who missed the first weeks of fall camp with an offseason foot injury, has returned to practice and is listed as probable for the opener. Coaches may monitor his workload or limit his snaps against Utah Tech.
BYU Cougars Wire
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BYU RB LJ Martin cleared for Week 1
LJ Martin (RB) — Cleared
Running back LJ Martin, who had season-ending surgery and missed the Pop-Tarts Bowl, was a full participant in fall camp and is cleared to play against Utah Tech.
BYU Cougars Wire
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Georgia DL Jordan Hall expected to play after knee injury
Jordan Hall (DL) — Available
Defensive lineman Jordan Hall, who missed spring practices with a knee injury, is expected to be on the field for Georgia's opener against Tennessee State.
UGA Wire
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Georgia S Ja'Marley Riddle expected available after surgery
Ja'Marley Riddle (S) — Available
Safety Ja'Marley Riddle, who missed spring while recovering from surgery, is expected to be available for the season opener against Tennessee State.
UGA Wire