Injury Report — history
Who is in, out, or questionable — as it breaks. Back to the live wire.
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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
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Bray Lynch named starting center, healthy
Bray Lynch (C)
Cignetti confirmed that Bray Lynch will be the starting center for the season opener. Lynch is described as a veteran, smart, and good at snapping the ball. No injury concerns were reported.
Indiana University Athletics
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Indiana reports no significant injuries from fall camp
Cignetti stated that the Hoosiers did not lose anyone to injury during fall camp, and the overall health is good. The only player mentioned with a possible injury concern is Trevor Gibbs. No other players are on the injury report.
The Daily Hoosier
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Dan Lanning says RG Dave Iuli is healthy and could play in Week 1
Dave Iuli (OG) — Probable
Head coach Dan Lanning confirmed on Monday that right guard Dave Iuli has practiced all week and is comfortable enough to play in the season opener against Boise State. Iuli missed spring practice while recovering from a torn triceps suffered in the Orange Bowl, but has been practicing during fall camp.
Ducks Wire
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Logan Brantley returns from unspecified injury, in competition for starting LB
Logan Brantley (LB) — Probable
Kansas transfer Logan Brantley was banged up during fall camp but has returned to practice. He and Jake Ripp are competing for the starting linebacker spot alongside Boen Phelps.
Sports Illustrated
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Center Kilian O’Connor out for season with injury suffered in fall camp
Kilian O'Connor (C) — Season-ending
Projected starting center Kilian O’Connor suffered a season-ending injury early in fall camp. He will miss the entire 2026 season but will remain involved off the field. Tobias Raymond moved from guard to center to replace him.
USC Athletics
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Trevor Goosby Returns to Practice, Trending Toward Ohio State Return
Trevor Goosby (LT) — Probable (for Ohio State); likely Out for opener
Trevor Goosby suffered a non-contact bone bruise in his left knee during practice on Monday. An MRI ruled out structural damage. He returned to practice on Thursday, Aug 27, and Sarkisian said he 'looked really good.' The staff is targeting his return for the Ohio State game on Sept. 12, and he is expected to sit out the season opener against Texas State as a precaution.
Sports Illustrated (Texas Longhorns on SI)
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Laurence Seymore Returns to Practice, Expected to Play in Opener
Laurence Seymore (LG) — Probable
Laurence Seymore suffered an 'injury hiccup' during the first fall scrimmage but returned to practice on Monday, Aug 24. Sarkisian said he 'looked really good' and is competing with Dylan Sikorski for the starting left guard job. He is expected to play in the opener.
Sports Illustrated (Texas Longhorns on SI)
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Left Guard Competition Unresolved: Seymore vs. Sikorski for Opener
Laurence Seymore (LG) — Probable (competing for start)
A late-minute position battle remains at left guard between Laurence Seymore and Dylan Sikorski. Both are expected to see snaps in the opener, with the better performer earning the starting job for the Ohio State game. Cole Hutson is a fallback option if neither performs well.
Longhorns Wire
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Trey White to miss season opener with knee injury
Trey White (OLB) — Out (week-to-week)
Starting edge rusher Trey White is out for the Abilene Christian game due to a knee injury suffered in practice. Head coach Joey McGuire described it as a week-to-week issue, noting White stepped wrong and is not expected to have a long-term absence. LaDamion Guyton is listed as the backup on the depth chart.
Wreck'em Red
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Will Hammond cleared to start after ACL recovery
Will Hammond (QB) — Probable (starter)
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Will Hammond, who tore his ACL in October 2025, has been medically cleared and named the starter for the season opener against Abilene Christian. McGuire confirmed Hammond is on track to play and will make his fourth career start Saturday.
Dallas Sports Journal
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Iowa safety Tyler Brown 'iffy' for Week 1 with soft-tissue injury, not on depth chart
Tyler Brown (Safety) — Questionable
Transfer safety Tyler Brown (James Madison) has been dealing with a significant soft-tissue injury (believed to be hamstring) that caused him to miss all of fall camp. Head coach Kirk Ferentz said on Aug. 26 that Brown is 'very iffy' for the season opener. The Aug. 31 depth chart did not list Brown at any position. Zach Lutmer has moved to free safety and Anthony Hawkins starts at strong safety, with Jacob Wallace at CASH.
The Gazette
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Kenny Merrieweather day-to-day but listed as starter
Kenny Merrieweather (Defensive En) — Probable
Defensive end Kenny Merrieweather has been working back from a day-to-day injury, according to Ferentz. He is listed as the starter on the left side on the Aug. 31 depth chart, but the defensive line is subject to change based on formations.
The Gazette
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Lance Ingold unavailable for season opener due to injury
Lance Ingold (Linebacker) — Out
Linebacker Lance Ingold, a transfer from Northern Illinois, will not be available for the game against his former team due to an injury. Ferentz confirmed his unavailability. Ingold was expected to provide depth at linebacker.
The Gazette
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Addison Ostrenga returns from season-ending Achilles injury, listed as co-starter
Addison Ostrenga (Tight End) — Probable
Tight end Addison Ostrenga, who suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the second game of the 2025 season, is listed as an OR co-starter with DJ Vonnahme on the Aug. 31 depth chart. He has been cleared and is expected to play.
Hawk Fanatic
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No other injuries reported on Iowa depth chart; all other starters healthy
The Aug. 31 depth chart lists all other positions with full health. No additional players are listed as injured or out. The team has no known season-ending injuries beyond the previously mentioned ones.
Western Iowa Today
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Texas A&M LB Daymion Sanford game-time decision for Missouri State
Daymion Sanford (LB) — Game-time decision
Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko said he anticipates Sanford will be available for the season opener against Missouri State but it will likely be a game-time decision. Sanford suffered a fibula injury in the spring game requiring surgery. He is a team captain and third-best returning tackler.
KBTX
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WMU C Jeremy Schleicher out for 2026 season after setback surgery
Jeremy Schleicher (C) — Out for season
Head coach Lance Taylor confirmed during his Week 1 press conference that starting center Jeremy Schleicher suffered a setback over the summer requiring additional surgery, ending his 2026 season. Schleicher had previously undergone season-ending surgery in 2025.
Mitten Football
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WMU DE Noah Bishop out for 2026 season after setback surgery
Noah Bishop (DE) — Out for season
Head coach Lance Taylor said defensive end Noah Bishop also suffered a setback over the summer requiring additional surgery, ruling him out for the 2026 season. Bishop had been rehabbing a 2025 season-ending injury.
Mitten Football
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Sullivan available for week one per coach
Aiden Sullivan (LB) — Available
Head coach JaMarcus Shephard stated on Aug 31 that LB Aiden Sullivan will be available for the season opener against Houston; no injury-related limitations were mentioned. This is an availability ruling, not an injury update.
Herald Pioneer
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Caden Jenkins out for season with ACL injury
Caden Jenkins (CB) — Out for season
North Texas senior cornerback Caden Jenkins suffered a season-ending ACL injury during the second week of fall camp. Jenkins was expected to anchor the cornerback position after earning Honorable Mention All-Big 12 honors at Baylor. His twin brother Cameren Jenkins is expected to take on a greater role in his absence.
Underdog Dynasty
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CB A.J. Harris returns to practice after knee tweak, competition ongoing
A.J. Harris (CB)
Penn State transfer cornerback A.J. Harris tweaked his knee during fall camp and missed multiple practices. He is now back practicing and working his way into a competition with Ryland Gandy for the starting cornerback spot opposite Jamari Sharpe. Cignetti said the next seven practices will determine the starter.
InkFreeNews.com
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WR Tyler Morris healthy, likely punt returner after missing 2025 with knee injury
Tyler Morris (WR)
Wide receiver Tyler Morris, who missed the entire 2025 season with a knee injury suffered in spring 2025, has emerged as the likely punt returner for Week 1. Cignetti said Morris is healthy and competing for a spot in the starting lineup at receiver.
InkFreeNews.com
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Linebacker Isaiah assumes defensive signal-caller role, no injury
Isaiah (LB)
Linebacker Isaiah (last name not specified in reports) has taken over the green-dot helmet radio duties, replacing Aiden Fisher who is now in the NFL. No injury reported for Isaiah.
Indiana University Athletics
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Grant Wilson wins backup QB job, both quarterbacks healthy
Grant Wilson, Tyler Cherry (QB)
Backup quarterback battle resolved: Grant Wilson has fended off Tyler Cherry and is the No. 2 quarterback behind Josh Hoover. No injury issues reported for either quarterback.
InkFreeNews.com
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No Big Ten availability report released yet for Indiana
Multiple sources confirm that no Big Ten conference availability report has been published yet for Indiana ahead of Week 1. Cignetti's media availability serves as the primary source of injury information.
Multiple sources
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Keith Reynolds missing from Week 1 depth chart with undisclosed injury
Keith Reynolds (WR) — Questionable
According to RotoWire, Miami (Ohio) wide receiver Keith Reynolds is not listed on the RedHawks' Week 1 depth chart due to an undisclosed injury. He is Miami's only returning starter at wide receiver after catching 36 passes for 352 yards and one touchdown in 2025. His availability for Week 1 at Pittsburgh is in question.
RotoWire
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LSU edge rusher Gabriel Reliford out for season with torn ACL
Gabriel Reliford (Edge Rusher) — Season-ending
Reliford, a redshirt sophomore edge rusher, tore his ACL during spring practice. The injury is expected to keep him out for the entire 2026 season, further thinning LSU's edge depth behind starters Princewill Umanmielen and Jordan Ross.
nola.com
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LSU cornerback Aidan Anding out for year with Achilles tear
Aidan Anding (Cornerback) — Season-ending
Anding, a sophomore cornerback, suffered an Achilles tendon tear that will sideline him for the entire 2026 season. His absence leaves LSU thin at cornerback behind starters DJ Pickett and PJ Woodland, pushing Ja'Keem Jackson into the third corner role.
nola.com
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Texas A&M football unveils its first depth chart of the season
Daymion Sanford (LB) — Game-time decision
The depth chart lists Daymion Sanford as a game-time decision for the season opener. Linebackers Noah Mikhail and Ray Coney are listed as the starting and rotational options if Sanford is unavailable.
KBTX
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Andrew Babalola out for season opener
Andrew Babalola (OT) — Out
Offensive tackle Andrew Babalola, competing for the starting left tackle job, will miss the game against Western Michigan due to a minor setback. Coach Kyle Whittingham said he's 'still on the shelf' and unavailable barring a miracle.
Wolverines Wire / USA Today
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Rod Moore will play but not at pre-injury level
Rod Moore (S) — Probable (limited)
Safety Rod Moore is expected to play 'quite a bit' against Western Michigan, but head coach Kyle Whittingham noted he's 'not quite where he was prior to the setback' from his ACL/meniscus injuries. Moore is off his pitch count but still being managed.
Maize n Brew
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Dominic Nichols back from minor injury, expected to start
Dominic Nichols (DE) — Available
Defensive end Dominic Nichols missed several days of fall camp with an undisclosed injury but is back and good to go for Week 1. Whittingham confirmed he is ready to apply pressure off the edge.
Wolverines Wire / USA Today
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Micah Ka'apana out for season with spring injury
Micah Ka'apana (RB) — Out (season-ending)
Running back Micah Ka'apana suffered a season-ending injury during spring practice and will miss the entire 2026 season.
Maize n Brew
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No other major injuries reported for Michigan
Coach Whittingham stated that aside from Ka'apana and Hamilton, no other long-term injuries exist. Babalola is the only other player unavailable for Week 1, and his absence is not expected to be long-term.
ClickOnDetroit
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Jonathan Kabeya not on BYU's initial depth chart due to injury
Jonathan Kabeya (Nickelback) — Out
Nickelback Jonathan Kabeya, who played extensively last season, is not listed on the first depth chart of the season. He missed all of fall camp due to injury. Per SI.com, when an injured player is not listed, it can signal a longer recovery timeline.
Sports Illustrated
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WSU nearly at full strength as Kirby Moore prepares for first Apple Cup
Trey Leckner, Hudson Cedarland (TE, TE) — Out
Head coach Kirby Moore confirmed on Monday (Aug 31) that tight ends Trey Leckner and Hudson Cedarland are the only two Cougars who will miss the Apple Cup. Both are expected to remain out for an extended period.
SuperWest Sports
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WSU enters Kirby Moore era eager for rare opening-week Apple Cup test
Trey Leckner, Hudson Cedarland (TE, TE) — Out
A separate report from KXLY on Sep 1 reiterates that tight ends Trey Leckner and Hudson Cedarland will be unavailable and that both are expected to miss an extended period. The article also notes that otherwise WSU enters the opener with a largely intact roster.
KXLY 920
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WSU nearly at full strength as Kirby Moore prepares for first Apple Cup
Kaden Beatty (DT) — Available
Defensive tackle Kaden Beatty, who had been limited recently, is expected to be back and ready for the Apple Cup per Kirby Moore's press conference. Beatty is a team captain and will start at defensive tackle alongside Linus Zunk and Matyus McLain.
SuperWest Sports
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Big Changes Coming To The Big Ten's Availability Report
A podcast transcript details the new Big Ten availability report rules. These reports are required only for conference games and will begin in Week 3 (September 19). For non-conference games like Ohio State vs. Ball State, no official Big Ten availability report is published.
Buckeyes Tomorrow Morning (Podcast)
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Cayden Green out for Week 1, no details given
Cayden Green (LT)
Drinkwitz declined to provide details on Green's absence for the season opener, only saying 'I'm not going to give a medical report on it.' Green was named to the preseason All-SEC team and is a team captain. Sophomore Jack Lange and junior Whit Hafer are expected to fill in at left tackle.
The Maneater
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Sterling Webb cleared to play by judge's ruling
Sterling Webb (DT)
A St. Louis County judge denied the NCAA's motion to dismiss a temporary restraining order, clearing defensive tackle Sterling Webb to play a fifth season. Drinkwitz was informed during a teleconference and confirmed Webb would be available for the opener. Webb has been practicing since the TRO was granted in late July.
KCTV5
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Terez Davis locking down left tackle; Tommie Kinsler would start at right tackle if season started today
Terez Davis / Tommie Kinsler (OT) — Starter expected
Red Cup Rebellion's Friday lists state all signs point to Terez Davis locking down the left tackle spot, meaning Ole Miss needs to figure out only one tackle spot instead of two, and that Tommie Kinsler would likely start at the other tackle spot if the season started at the time of writing.
Red Cup Rebellion
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UW Badgers may be down 2 offensive linemen vs. Notre Dame
Kevin Heywood; Emerson Mandell (RT / RG) — Questionable
Wisconsin could be missing two offensive line starters for the season opener against Notre Dame. Kevin Heywood and Emerson Mandell did not participate in fall camp drills on the field, leaving their availability for the Sept. 6 game at Lambeau Field uncertain.
Duke FM
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Georgia S Dan Jackson expected to play vs Tennessee State
Dan Jackson (S) — Probable
Georgia starting safety Dan Jackson is expected to play despite a nagging ankle injury from last week's practice. He was limited on Wednesday and Thursday.
Athens Banner-Herald
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Boise State CB Kaonohi Kaniho doubtful for season opener vs. Oregon
Kaonohi Kaniho (CB) — Doubtful (hamstring)
Starting cornerback Kaonohi Kaniho has been sidelined with a hamstring strain sustained during the August 17 scrimmage. He missed the entire following week of practice and was listed as doubtful on the Broncos' August 28 injury report. The coaching staff remains hopeful he can return for the Oregon game but has acknowledged the injury is 'tricky' and may need another week of recovery.
The Orange County Register