Injury Report — history
Who is in, out, or questionable — as it breaks. Back to the live wire.
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Shough cleared for season opener after shoulder recovery
Tyler Shough (QB) — Clear to play
Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough (transfer from Texas Tech) is expected to start the season opener against Ole Miss after recovering from a shoulder injury sustained in spring practice. He has been cleared for full contact and practiced without limitations throughout fall camp.
Louisville Courier Journal
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Ewers probable for opener after shoulder scare
Texas starting quarterback Quinn Ewers was listed as probable for the season opener against Texas State after returning to full practice this week. He had been limited earlier in August with a minor shoulder strain but participated fully in Thursday's and Friday's sessions.
Austin American-Statesman
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Richie Leonard IV cleared from shoulder sprain, will start vs. SMU
Starting right guard Richie Leonard IV is expected to play against SMU after being cleared from a shoulder sprain he suffered in early August. He returned to full practice on Wednesday and participated in all 11-on-11 drills without limitations. Leonard said he is 'ready to go' and has no plans to wear a brace.
Tomahawk Nation (SB Nation)
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Freshman safety Davaughn Kirkland dealing with shoulder stinger
Safety Davaughn Kirkland, a true freshman, suffered a shoulder stinger during the second-to-last practice and has been limited. While he has not been ruled out, the coaching staff is being cautious and likely plans to use him only sparingly on special teams. Norvell mentioned on Friday that the staff will 'make the right decision' on game day.
Tampa Bay Times
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SMU FS Ahmaad Moses granted fifth year of eligibility after spinal fusion surgery
Ahmaad Moses (FS) — Probable
A Dallas court granted a TRO allowing Moses to return for 2026 after his herniated disk surgery derailed his NFL path. He has been practicing with SMU during fall camp and is slated to play in the opener at Florida State.
Underdog Dynasty
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Shedeur Sanders cleared for season opener
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is fully recovered from offseason shoulder surgery and participated in all preseason drills. He is expected to start against Georgia Tech with no limitations.
Boulder Daily Camera
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Shilo Sanders returns to practice, will start
Senior safety Shilo Sanders (shoulder) was cleared for full contact after missing two weeks of fall camp. He is expected to start.
Boulder Daily Camera
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Huggins cleared with cast
Defensive end Taijh-Alon Huggins is recovering from a wrist surgery in the spring and is cleared to play but will wear a protective cast. No limitations expected.
The Denver Post
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NMSU safety Bernock Iya ruled out for season with lacerated liver
Bernock Iya (S) — Out for season
Fifth-year senior defensive back Bernock Iya suffered a lacerated liver in practice and was ruled out for the season by head coach Tony Sanchez. Iya led the Aggies with four interceptions in 2025 and was slated to start at strong safety. USA Today's FSU Wire also listed him as OUT for the game.
Sports Illustrated - NoleGameday
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NMSU nickel back Tayden Barnes a game-time decision vs. Florida State
Tayden Barnes (DB/Nickel) — Questionable (game-time decision)
Cincinnati transfer Tayden Barnes, expected to start at nickel, was injured and set to warm up before kickoff to determine if he could play. GoAggies' beat coverage noted Barnes may not play Saturday, and if he sits, freshman Garrett Stennett could see snaps.
Sports Illustrated - NoleGameday
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Caleb Downs questionable for opener with hamstring injury
Caleb Downs (Safety) — Questionable
Ohio State's starting safety Caleb Downs is listed as questionable for the season opener vs. Ball State due to a hamstring injury sustained in practice on Aug 26. He did not participate in team drills on Aug 28 and is considered day-to-day. Head coach Ryan Day said his status will be a game-time decision.
The Columbus Dispatch
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Tywone Malone probable with back strain
Tywone Malone (Defensive ta) — Probable
Redshirt junior defensive tackle Tywone Malone is dealing with a lower-back strain and has been limited in practice all week. He is listed as probable for the Ball State game. His participation on Aug 29 was limited but he is expected to play unless there is a setback.
Land-Grant Holy Land
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Boise State RT Mason Rudolph out for Oregon game with high-ankle sprain
Mason Rudolph (OL (RT)) — Out (high-ankle sprain)
Right tackle Mason Rudolph, who had been expected to start, suffered a high-ankle sprain in the second week of August and has been ruled out for the season opener against Oregon. He is expected to miss approximately 4-6 weeks. Coach Danielson confirmed on August 29 that Rudolph had surgery and would not be available 'for the foreseeable future'.
Boise State Athletics Official Site
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Receiver Chris Bell questionable with hamstring strain
Chris Bell (WR) — Questionable
Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell (transfer from Oregon) is listed as questionable for the opener against Ole Miss due to a hamstring strain suffered during a practice on August 25. He has not participated in full team drills since the injury and will be a game-time decision.
Cardinal Sports Zone
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Bond out vs Texas State with hamstring injury
Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond was ruled out for the Texas State game due to a hamstring injury he suffered during a joint practice with a former opponent. He did not travel with the team to the stadium. Head coach Steve Sarkisian said Bond's absence is precautionary and he could return next week.
Burnt Orange Nation
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Blue ruled out, Baxter to lead backfield
Texas running back Jaydon Blue was declared out for the Texas State game due to a soft-tissue injury in his lower leg. He was injured during the final scrimmage of fall camp. Backup Cedric Baxter is expected to lead the backfield, with Tre Wisner also seeing carries.
Dallas Morning News
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Stanford LT Niki Prongos ruled out of season opener vs Hawaii with undisclosed injury
Niki Prongos (OT) — Out
ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Stanford left tackle Niki Prongos would be out for the Hawaii game with an undisclosed injury. Prongos, a fifth-year/redshirt senior transfer from UCLA, was the only Stanford offensive lineman to start all 12 games last season, all at left tackle.
Newsweek
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Stanford starting LG Nick Fattig also out for Hawaii opener; OG Simione Pale limited
Nick Fattig (OL) — Out
EssentiallySports reported Stanford would be without starting left tackle Niki Prongos and starting guard Nick Fattig for the Hawaii game, with starting guard Simione Pale also rumored to be limited by injury. The article noted Stanford did not publicly name a replacement left tackle and did not release a finalized official depth chart ahead of the opener.
EssentiallySports
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Stanford backup options limited as injuries force reshuffled O-line, Kahlil House and Fisher Anderson candidates to move
Kahlil House (OT) — Availability in question via reshuffle
EssentiallySports reported that with Niki Prongos and Nick Fattig unavailable, junior Kahlil House (originally slated at right tackle) could move to left tackle, and versatile senior Fisher Anderson was a primary candidate to enter the tackle rotation. Backup tackle options were described as banged up.
EssentiallySports
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Jaylin Lucas probable for opener following hamstring strain
Running back Jaylin Lucas has been upgraded to probable for the SMU game after being listed as questionable earlier in the week with a hamstring strain. He was a full participant in Friday's practice and is expected to handle kickoff return duties. The team will still be cautious with his workload in the first half.
Tallahassee Democrat
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Travis Hunter questionable with groin injury
Cornerback Travis Hunter (groin) missed two practices this week but was a full participant in Friday's walkthrough. He is listed as questionable for the Georgia Tech game.
The Coloradoan
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Jimmy Horn Jr. likely out vs Georgia Tech
Junior wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. sustained a hamstring injury during Tuesday's practice. He did not practice Thursday or Friday and is likely out for the Georgia Tech matchup.
BuffZone
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Tyler Brown limited, questionable for Georgia Tech
Starting right tackle Tyler Brown is recovering from a knee sprain suffered in fall camp. He was limited in practice and is questionable for the opener.
The Athletic
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Linebacker Amari McNeill doubtful for opener
Inside linebacker Amari McNeill has been dealing with a turf toe injury since late August. He was seen in a boot during Friday's practice and is doubtful for the opener.
Coloradopreps.com
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Rayyan Buari probable, limited this week
Defensive tackle Rayyan Buari is recovering from an undisclosed injury and has been limited to individual drills. He is listed as probable for Saturday.
CBS Sports
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Mata probable for opener, will kick
Kicker Alejandro Mata (groin) is probable after missing two days of practice. He is expected to handle field goals and kickoffs against Georgia Tech.
BuffZone
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Vols WR Jalen Farrell out for opener with hamstring injury
Jalen Farrell (WR) — Out
Wide receiver Jalen Farrell has been ruled out for Saturday's opener against Furman due to a hamstring injury suffered in fall camp. He did not travel with the team per a team spokesperson.
Rocky Top Insider
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Vols DT Elijah Simmons questionable for Furman with knee contusion
Elijah Simmons (DT) — Questionable
Starting defensive lineman Elijah Simmons was listed as questionable on Tennessee's injury report with a knee contusion. He participated in limited practice Thursday and is expected to be a game-time decision.
Knoxville News Sentinel
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Furman reports no significant injuries ahead of Tennessee matchup
No Furman players were reported on the team's injury list as of Friday. The Paladins enter the game with a fully healthy roster, except for one backup offensive lineman who is out for personal reasons.
Furman Paladins Athletics
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Clemson DT Hevin Brown-Shuler out for 2026 season
Hevin Brown-Shuler (DT) — Out for season
According to an August 30 season preview, Clemson's defensive tackle group is missing Hevin Brown-Shuler, among others, for the 2026 season. The roster shake-up ahead of the opener at LSU leaves the interior thin.
The Post and Courier
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Fentrell Cypress II out for SMU opener with hamstring injury
Cornerback Fentrell Cypress II is officially listed as OUT for the SMU game due to a hamstring injury that occurred during Wednesday's practice. Cypress, a graduate transfer from Virginia, was expected to start on the boundary. His absence will require a committee approach of Azareyeh Thomas and combined with true freshman Charles Lester III.
The Athletic
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Ryan Fitzgerald probable for opener after knee concern
Kicker Ryan Fitzgerald (knee) was listed as questionable on Thursday but was successfully kicking field goals from 50+ yards on Friday. The team lists him as probable. Fitzgerald is FSU's incumbent starter and handled all scoring last season. His backup, Logan Workman, is a walk-on.
Warchant (Rivals)
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Punter Alex Mastromanno probable despite quad bruise
Punter Alex Mastromanno is listed with a minor quad bruise from an accidental collision on Friday, but he treated it with ice and is expected to punt against SMU. He was the starting punter last season and holds the school record for longest punt (77 yards). Coaches list him as probable.
Orlando Sentinel
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SMU QB Kevin Jennings back with first-team, throwing daily as opener nears
Kevin Jennings (QB) — Probable
Head coach Rhett Lashlee said Jennings missed about 10–12 days after jamming his finger but was able to throw every day last week and is back taking reps with the starters. SMU has this week and next to get him and the receivers' timing back.
Roundtable.io
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Terrell Wilfong Injury: Suffers broken collarbone
Terrell Wilfong — Out (6-8 weeks)
Syracuse's Terrell Wilfong suffered a broken collarbone and is expected to miss six to eight weeks. He has yet to appear in a game with the Orange, delaying his debut as he recovers.
RotoWire
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Terrell Wilfong out 6-8 weeks with broken collarbone
Terrell Wilfong (WR) — Out (6-8 weeks with broken collarbone)
Syracuse wide receiver Terrell Wilfong is out six to eight weeks with a broken collarbone, per Brent Axe of The Syracuse Post-Standard. Wilfong has yet to appear in a game with the Orange and will postpone his debut as he works back from the injury. He was a transfer addition to the program.
RotoWire
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Alabama RB EJ Crowell expected back for season opener, per assistant
EJ Crowell (RB) — Probable (expected ready for first game)
Alabama offensive coordinator Nick Grubb said about EJ Crowell's injury status: 'EJ is doing great. Sooner than later, he'll be back. Definitely not season-ending. Fully expecting to be ready for the first football game.' This update provides clarity on Crowell's status as he recovers from a prior injury, confirming he will not miss the start of the season despite missing time in fall camp.
Yahoo Sports (2026 Alabama Fall Football Preview)
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UCLA QB Jalen Daniels Suffers Hand Injury, Day-to-Day
Jalen Daniels (QB) — Questionable
UCLA quarterback Jalen Daniels suffered a hand injury during practice on Sunday. He is listed as day-to-day and is uncertain for Friday's game against LSU.
Bruins Nation
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Jayden McGowan Upgraded to Probable
Jayden McGowan (WR) — Probable
Former Clemson wide receiver Jayden McGowan, now with Louisiana State, was upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against UCLA after recovering from a hamstring injury. He practiced fully on Monday.
LSU Tigers Wire
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Clemson Offensive Tackle John Williams Out for Season
John Williams (OT) — Out for season
Clemson offensive tackle John Williams suffered a torn biceps injury and will miss the entire 2026 season. The injury occurred during Saturday's scrimmage.
The Clemson Insider
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Ja'Keith Hamilton suffers undisclosed injury in Saturday scrimmage
Ja'Keith Hamilton (WR) — Questionable
East Carolina wide receiver Ja'Keith Hamilton suffered an undisclosed injury during Saturday's scrimmage, per Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com. He is now questionable for Week 1, when the Pirates open the regular season at Alabama. Hamilton transferred from FCS side Furman after a strong 2025 season and has not yet faced an FBS team.
RotoWire
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Freshman safety Polo Anderson tears ACL, out for 2026 season
Polo Anderson (S) — Out for season (torn ACL)
Anderson tore his ACL on a competitive play Friday when he came down and became tangled with another player, and Swinney said he is expected to miss all of 2026. Swinney said Anderson will undergo surgery and begin rehabilitation, and because he is a freshman he still has five years to complete his college career.
TigerNet
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Linebacker Joseph Roberto II tears ACL during special teams work
Joseph Roberto II (LB) — Out for season (torn ACL)
Roberto tore his ACL during special teams work at Clemson's first stadium scrimmage, one of two season-ending knee injuries in camp. Swinney identified Anderson and Roberto as Clemson's only two long-term injuries from camp.
The Post and Courier
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Receiver T.J. Moore held out of first scrimmage, day to day
T.J. Moore (WR) — Day-to-day (held out of scrimmage)
Moore, who led Clemson receivers last season with 837 yards on 52 catches, did not play in Saturday's scrimmage after participating in some pre-practice work. Swinney described him as 'banged up' and day to day, saying he should be good to go soon.
Clemson Wire
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Running back Jay Haynes misses scrimmage after getting banged up
Jay Haynes (RB) — Day-to-day
Haynes, who missed all of last season after tearing his ACL in the 2024 ACC Championship Game, did not participate in the scrimmage after being banged up during a recent practice. Swinney said Haynes had been enjoying a strong camp and could return for Clemson's next major scrimmage.
TigerNet
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Defensive tackle Vic Burley day to day, out of scrimmage
Vic Burley (DT) — Day-to-day
Burley started fall camp healthy but was limited as of Aug. 10 and did not play in the first stadium scrimmage. Swinney listed him as day-to-day.
The Post and Courier
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Linebacker C.J. Kubah-Taylor returns to live work in scrimmage
C.J. Kubah-Taylor (LB) — Available (limited snaps)
Kubah-Taylor returned to live action after spending much of camp in a green noncontact jersey and was limited to approximately 15 snaps in the scrimmage. He was not listed among Clemson's long-term injuries.
TigerNet
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Chris Denson returns to live work after hamstring injury
Chris Denson (WR) — Available
Denson, a quarterback-turned-receiver, participated in his first live work of camp after suffering a hamstring injury shortly before practice began this month. Swinney said his size, power and receiving ability have been evident, but the staff needs more practice time before a full evaluation.
TigerNet
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Defensive tackle Kourtney Kelly progressing from spring ACL tear
Kourtney Kelly (DT) — Out (expected return during 2026 season)
Kelly, who tore his ACL during the spring, has made substantial progress and is expected to return at some point this season, according to Swinney. He was not ready for Clemson's first scrimmage.
TigerNet
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Maryland EDGE Zahir Mathis out for season with torn ACL
Zahir Mathis (EDGE) — Season-ending
Maryland edge rusher Zahir Mathis suffered a torn ACL in fall camp and has been ruled out for the entire 2026 season. He will undergo surgery next week.
Baltimore Sun