Injury Report — history
Who is in, out, or questionable — as it breaks. Back to the live wire.
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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
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Georgia S Kyron Jones limited but expected to play
Kyron Jones (S) — Limited
Safety Kyron Jones has been practicing on a pitch count while recovering from a foot injury that ended his 2025 season. He is expected to start in Georgia's secondary against Tennessee State.
UGA Wire
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Georgia RB Dante Dowdell to miss extended time after ATV accident
Dante Dowdell (RB) — Out
Kentucky transfer running back Dante Dowdell sustained an ATV accident in the offseason and will miss extended time, potentially much or all of the 2026 season, according to Georgia's injury report for the opener.
UGA Wire
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Georgia DE Gabe Harris good to go after toe surgery
Gabe Harris (DE) — Cleared
Defensive end Gabe Harris, sidelined since offseason toe surgery after the SEC title game, is cleared for the opener. Kirby Smart said Harris has 'taken every single rep' and is 'good to go' for Tennessee State.
UGA Wire
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Georgia C Drew Bobo cleared for season opener
Drew Bobo (C) — Cleared
Center Drew Bobo, who suffered a foot injury requiring surgery against Georgia Tech last season, has returned fully and is expected to start. Coach Kirby Smart said Bobo has 'taken every single rep' and is 'good to go' for the Tennessee State game.
UGA Wire
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Texas LT Trevor Goosby cleared for season opener vs. Texas State
Trevor Goosby (OT) — Cleared
Texas left tackle Trevor Goosby, who sustained a bone bruise during fall camp that put his availability in doubt, is cleared and will take the field against Texas State. The question remains how much he will play with Ohio State on the horizon.
Sports Illustrated
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BYU enters Week 1 with no players ruled out due to injury
Faletau Satuala (S) — Probable
BYU will start the season with no players ruled out due to injury. Running back LJ Martin is cleared after missing the end of last season, and safety Faletau Satuala is listed as probable after recovering from a foot injury, though coaches may monitor his workload or limit his snaps in the opener.
BYU Cougars Wire
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Georgia DL Carter Luckie's status most in question for opener
Carter Luckie (DL) — Questionable
Georgia's pregame injury estimate lists defensive lineman Carter Luckie as the most in-question player after knee surgery. Safety Ja'Marley Riddle (surgery recovery), linebacker Zayden Walker (shoulder) and defensive lineman Jordan Hall (knee) missed spring time but should be available. Freshman cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick is likely out for the start of the season recovering from a torn ACL.
UGA Wire
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Ball State OL Cole Mosier Out for Opener at Ohio State
Cole Mosier (OL) — Out
Ball State starting offensive lineman Cole Mosier will miss the season opener at No. 1 Ohio State due to an injury that requires healing time. He is expected to return for Mid-American Conference play on September 26 against Kent State.
Ball State University Athletics
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Steve Sarkisian Confirms Trevor Goosby's Status Ahead of Season Opener
Trevor Goosby (Left Tackle) — Probable (cleared to play, limited snaps)
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed on Thursday that All-American left tackle Trevor Goosby has been cleared to play in Saturday's season opener after missing two weeks of practice with a bone bruise in his knee. Sarkisian noted that Goosby's workload will be managed, especially due to expected 96-degree heat, and that backup Andre Cojoe earned a role and will play.
SI.com
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Texas Longhorns: Update Status Of Projected Top 20 Pick
Laurence Seymore III (Left Guard) — Probable (cleared to play, limited snaps)
Sarkisian confirmed Thursday that left guard Laurence Seymore, a Western Kentucky transfer who dealt with tendinitis, is also 'good to go' for Week 1. Seymore returned to practice earlier in the week and is not expected to play the entire game.
Gridiron Heroics
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Two Starting Badgers Offensive Linemen Listed As Questionable vs Notre Dame
Kevin Heywood (Right Tackle) — Questionable
Head coach Luke Fickell stated that both starting offensive linemen are questionable for the opener against Notre Dame. He noted they took some reps in practice but their status will be a game-time decision. The team is balancing the importance of the game with the long-term health of the players.
WSAU News/Talk 550 AM · 99.9 FM
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Two Starting Badgers Offensive Linemen Listed As Questionable vs Notre Dame
Emerson Mandell (Right Guard) — Questionable
Head coach Luke Fickell stated that both starting offensive linemen are questionable for the opener against Notre Dame. He noted they took some reps in practice but their status will be a game-time decision. The team is balancing the importance of the game with the long-term health of the players.
WSAU News/Talk 550 AM · 99.9 FM
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3 Storylines I'm Watching Closely in Wisconsin's Season Opener vs. Notre Dame
The article mentions that the status of Heywood and Mandell remains unknown, and Fickell might be keeping Notre Dame guessing. It does not provide new information beyond what is in other reports.
Sports Illustrated (SI.com)
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Darius Moore returns from second ACL surgery, starts season opener
Darius Moore (LB) — Active (returned from injury)
Linebacker Darius Moore, ACU's leading tackler in 2023, missed all of 2024 and played only 4 games in 2025 before undergoing a second surgery to clear damage from a torn ACL. He made his return in the season opener at Lamar on August 29, 2026, and is expected to start against Texas Tech.
Abilene Christian Athletics
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Gabe Brown makes ACU debut after missing 2025 with surgery
Gabe Brown (LB) — Active (returned from injury)
Linebacker Gabe Brown transferred to ACU in 2025 but missed the entire season due to surgery on a lingering high school injury. He made his ACU debut in the season opener at Lamar on August 29, 2026, starting at linebacker.
Abilene Christian Athletics
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UNT returns few starters but no additional injuries reported
The article notes that North Texas has only two returning players who started a game last season (wide receiver Baron Tipton and defensive lineman Terrell Washington) indicating a largely new roster but no further injuries mentioned.
Denton Record-Chronicle
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Georgia edge rusher Amaris Williams out for season with torn ACL
Amaris Williams (EDGE) — Out (Season-ending)
Amaris Williams, the edge rusher transfer from Auburn, tore his ACL during spring practice and will miss the entire 2026 season. Multiple reports confirm this is a season-ending injury.
UGA Wire
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Georgia freshman CB Justice Fitzpatrick recovering from ACL tear, likely out for opener
Justice Fitzpatrick (CB) — Out (Likely)
Freshman cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick suffered a torn ACL in December and is likely to miss the start of the season, according to Kirby Smart's updates during fall camp.
UGA Wire
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Georgia LB Zayden Walker expected to play after shoulder injury
Zayden Walker (LB) — Probable
Linebacker Zayden Walker missed spring practice with a shoulder injury but is expected to be available for the season opener according to the UGA Wire report.
UGA Wire
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Georgia DL Carter Luckie could be available after knee surgery
Carter Luckie (DL) — Questionable
Defensive lineman Carter Luckie underwent knee surgery and his status is the most in question among returning players, but he should be available per UGA Wire's report.
UGA Wire
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Trevor Goosby update good news for Texas QB Arch Manning
Trevor Goosby (Left Tackle) — Probable (cleared to play)
Sarkisian confirmed Goosby is 'good to go' for the Texas State game after increasing his workload Tuesday and Wednesday. The article notes Cojoe filled in during camp.
Yardbarker
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Jim Knowles explains how Tennessee football will replace Edrees Farooq
Edrees Farooq (S) — Out for season
Safety Edrees Farooq suffered a season-ending knee injury two weeks before the opener. New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles confirmed Farooq's absence and said Dejaun Lane will take his starting spot. Farooq was having an outstanding offseason and was viewed as a difference maker.
Rocky Top Talk
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Daymion Sanford game-time decision for season opener, expected to play
Daymion Sanford (LB) — Questionable
Head coach Mike Elko stated on Monday that senior linebacker Daymion Sanford is a game-time decision due to a fibula injury suffered in the spring game. Elko said he anticipates Sanford being on the field against Missouri State. Sanford's return is critical for team leadership at linebacker.
Aggies Wire (USA Today)
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BYU opens season with no players ruled out due to injury
According to the Sept. 4 injury update, BYU will start the season with a clean injury report. No player is listed as out, and the team aims to stay healthy against Utah Tech.
USA Today - Cougars Wire
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LJ Martin cleared for full participation after shoulder surgery
LJ Martin (RB) — Healthy
Running back LJ Martin, who had season-ending shoulder surgery last December, has been a full participant in fall camp and is listed as the starting running back for the opener. He is fully cleared to play.
USA Today - Cougars Wire
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Faletau Satuala listed as probable with foot injury recovery
Faletau Satuala (S) — Probable
Safety Faletau Satuala is listed as probable for the opener after missing part of fall camp with a foot injury. He has returned to practice and is listed as the starting free safety, though coaches may monitor his workload.
USA Today - Cougars Wire
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Ole Miss vs. Louisville Odds, Prediction & Pick: CFB Week 1
Anwar O'Neal (OT) — Out
Louisville will be without starting left tackle Anwar O'Neal due to injury. The article notes O'Neal, a transfer from Delaware, is sidelined for the opener.
Sharp Football Analysis
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW (2026): Louisville v. Ole Miss
Anwar O'Neal (OT) — Out
Starting left tackle Anwar O'Neal is likely to miss the season opener due to injury. Lance Robinson slides to left tackle and Evan Wibberley starts at center.
Cardinal Sports Zone
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Kickoff | No. 24 Louisville vs. No. 9 Ole Miss: How to watch, what to watch
Isaac Brown (RB) — Probable
Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm confirmed Isaac Brown is 'ready to go' and 'fresh and ready' for the game. Brown missed fall-camp practices with lower-body injuries but has been cleared.
WDRB
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FSU vs. SMU: Initial ACC Availability Report Released
The ACC-mandated availability report lists Florida State players as Out, Doubtful, Questionable, or Probable ahead of the Labor Day matchup. The report was published on September 4, 2026, and is the official designation for game status.
Sports Illustrated
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S Karson Hobbs Out for Season with ACL Tear
Karson Hobbs (DB) — Out for season
Notre Dame transfer safety Karson Hobbs suffered a season-ending ACL injury during fall camp. He is listed as Out on the ACC availability report and will not return in 2026.
Sports Illustrated
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TE Gavin Markey Doubtful vs. SMU
Gavin Markey (TE) — Doubtful
Tight end Gavin Markey is listed as Doubtful on the ACC availability report. No specific injury details were provided, but he is unlikely to play against SMU.
Sports Illustrated
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DB KJ Kirkland Questionable vs. SMU
KJ Kirkland (DB) — Questionable
Defensive back KJ Kirkland is listed as Questionable on the ACC availability report. No further details on the nature of the injury.
Sports Illustrated
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Multiple FSU Players Probable for SMU
Quindarrius Jones, Darryl Desir, Ashlynd Barker, Zay Parks, Amari Thomas, Caleb (Multiple) — Probable
The ACC availability report lists several players as Probable: DB Quindarrius Jones, DL Darryl Desir, DB Ashlynd Barker, RB Zay Parks, RB Amari Thomas, LB Caleb LaVallee, OL Bradyn Welch-Joiner, and DL Kevin Wynn. These players are expected to be available barring any setbacks.
Sports Illustrated
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TE Desirrio Riles Left Week 0 Game with Leg Injury
Desirrio Riles (TE) — Not listed (presumed available)
Tight end Desirrio Riles limped off the field in the fourth quarter against New Mexico State. His status was not listed on the initial ACC availability report, suggesting he is expected to play, but the injury bears monitoring.
Sports Illustrated
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SI: Bobo and Harris 'good to go'; Toliver, Smith backup options at center for Georgia
Drew Bobo (Center) — Probable/Cleared
Smart told reporters Monday both Bobo and Harris took every rep and are fully cleared. Should Bobo have any issue, Cortez Smith or Malachi Toliver would step in at center; Toliver started against Alabama and Ole Miss in the final two games of 2025.
SI.com
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Barnes back at UTEP but status for week one is still uncertain
Solo Barnes (DB) — Unknown
Defensive back Solo Barnes is back on campus and enrolled after a temporary restraining order, but his status for the season opener at Oklahoma is uncertain. The Mountain West has ruled professional athletes ineligible, and head coach Scotty Walden said he does not know if Barnes will make the trip. Walden added, 'We're not out of the woods yet.'
KFOX14/CBS4
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Takeaways From Oklahoma's Depth Chart Ahead of Opener vs. UTEP
Tory Blaylock (RB) — Questionable (banged up)
Sophomore running back Tory Blaylock has been 'banged up' during preseason camp but is listed as co-backup alongside freshman Jonathan Hatton. He is expected to be available for Week 1 but may not be at full health.
SI Sooners
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Cignetti: TE Trevor Gibbs questionable for Week 1
Trevor Gibbs (TE)
Only injury mentioned by Cignetti: true freshman tight end Trevor Gibbs is listed as questionable for the season opener against North Texas. He emerged as a competitor for snaps during fall camp but setbacks will likely mean Andrew Barker or Brock Schott see more action.
Hoosier State of Mind
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OL Carter Smith and TE Zach Becker fully healthy, no injury designations
Carter Smith, Zach Becker (OL, TE)
Offensive tackle Carter Smith and tight end Zach Becker, both of whom missed time in the spring due to surgeries, have no injury designations heading into Week 1. Smith underwent a shoulder procedure after the 2025 season but is now full-go. Becker had an elite showing in the College Football Playoff and is healthy.
Hoosier State of Mind