College Fantasy Update

Declaring for the NFL Draft were Ohio State RB Trey Sermon, Wisconsin RB Garrett Groshek and Alabama TE Carl Tucker.

Announcing they would return next season included Baylor WR Tyquan Thornton.

Announcing transfer destinations were RB Marcus Williams (App State to Louisiana Tech), RB Tre Siggers (North Texas to SMU), QB Tyler Lytle (Colorado to UMass), WR Alex Harris (UCF to Arizona State) and RB Jordan Wilmore (Utah to Fresno State).

Injuries & Updates from January 16-17:

QBs:

• Tyler Lytle, Colorado – will transfer to UMass
• Kade Renfro, Ole Miss – will walk-on with Arkansas

RBs:

• BJ Emmons, Florida Atlantic – appears to be headed to NFL Draft – team post said “Thank you BJ. We’ll be cheering for you on Sundays”
• Garrett Groshek, Wisconsin – will enter NFL Draft
• Trey Sermon, Ohio State – declares for the NFL Draft
• Tre Siggers, North Texas – will transfer to SMU
• Marcus Williams, App State – will transfer to Louisiana Tech
• Jordan Wilmore, Utah – will transfer to Fresno State

WRs & TEs:

• Cjay Boone, Missouri – will transfer to New Mexico
• Alex Harris, UCF – announces transfer to Arizona State
• Tyquan Thornton, Baylor – will return next season
• TE Carl Tucker, Alabama – declares for the NFL Draft

On Saturday notable players unexpectedly not playing were Eli Brooks (Michigan) with a foot injury, Spencer Jones (Stanford) with a hip injury, Earl Timberlake (Miami) with an arm injury, and Greg Brown, Kai Jones & Brock Cunningham (Texas), all covid-related.

Also sitting out included Matt Mitchell (San Diego State), Marcus Zegarowski (Creighton), Scottie Barnes (Florida State), Justin Powell (Auburn), Terrence Clarke (Kentucky), and Chris Lykes & Kam McGusty (Miami).

Notables returning to action after missing time were Justin Champagnie (Pitt), Herb Jones (Alabama, injured last game), Jahvon Quinerly (Alabama), Justin Smith (Arkansas), Remy Martin (Arizona State), Wynston Tabbs (Boston College), Bryce Golden & Chuck Harris (Butler), Antonio Gordon (Kansas State), Hunter Thompson (Wyoming), Hunter Tyson (Clemson), and Kuany Kuany (Cal).

Making season debuts were Anthony Harris (UNC, knee), Khalif Battle (Temple, transfer/hamstring), Jase Febres (Texas, knee), Luke Kasubke (Kansas State, injury) and Keon Edwards (DePaul, mid-season entry).

Suffering injuries on Saturday were Abe Kinrade (Air Force) who went out with a knee injury, Emmanuel Kuac (New Mexico) went down after a blind screen and was helped off the court, and Isaiah Wong (Miami) twisted an ankle late but played through it. Alan Griffin (Syracuse) left the game early not feeling well but returned, and MJ Walker (Florida State) left briefly with an ankle injury but returned.

In injury updates, Marvin Coleman (UNLV) is out for the season with a stress fracture in his leg, Tyrin Lawrence (Vanderbilt) is out for the season with a torn ACL, Joshua Langford (Michigan State) tested positive for covid, and Carter Whitt (Wake Forest) remains day to day with an ankle injury.

(Injuries & Updates in the first section, Transfers down below.)

Injuries and Updates from Jan 16:

• Alabama – Jordan Bruner DNP (expected), Herb Jones started after a finger injury last game (13 pts/22 mins) & Jahvon Quinerly returned to action – (7 pts/22 mins)
• Arizona State – Taeshon Cherry (personal) & Jalen Graham (mono) DNP again, again, Remy Martin (14 pts/36 mins) & Jaelen House (0 pts/8 mins) returned to action
• Auburn – Justin Powell DNP again (conc.), Chris Moore dressed, DNP
• Scottie Barnes, Florida State – DNP, ankle injury last game
• Khalif Battle, Temple – made his season debut (transfer & hamstring injury) – 3 pts/19 mins
• Boston College – Wynston Tabbs returned to action (14 pts/28 mins), Makai Ashton-Langford available but DNP
• Eli Brooks, Michigan – DNP, foot strain, day to day
• Butler – JaKobe Coles DNP (expected), Markeese Hastings has taken a personal leave of absence, Christian David remained unavailable, Chuck Harris returned to action (10 pts/28 mins) & Bryce Golden started after leaving with ankle injury last game
• Cal – Matt Bradley DNP again, Kuany Kuany started in his return
• Justin Champagnie, Pitt – started in return to action several weeks sooner than expected (knee) – 26 pts/34 mins
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – DNP again (ankle)
• Colorado – Dallas Walton dressed but DNP, Keeshawn Barthelemy returned (3 pts/11 mins)
• Creighton – Marcus Zegarowski DNP again (hamstring, hasn’t fully practiced), Shereef Mitchell returned to action – 5 pts/29 mins
• Javian Davis, Miss State – DNP again (covid protocols)
• Keon Edwards, DePaul – season debut (joined team in Dec) – 2 pts/4 mins
• Trent Frazier, Illinois – started after shoulder injury last game
• Alan Griffin, Syracuse – left the game early due to not feeling well but re-entered the game – 28 pts/32 mins
• Jermaine Hamlin, Illinois – DNP, ankle
• Anthony Harris, UNC – season debut (knee) – 5 pts/9 mins
• Jermaine Harris, Rhode Island – DNP, coach’s decision
• Isaiah Johnson, Oregon State – DNP again (but is out of covid prot.)
• Spencer Jones, Stanford – DNP, hip, is day to day
• Kansas State – Nijel Pack & Kaosi Ezeagu DNP again, Seryee Lewis & Antonio Gordon returned to action, Luke Kasubke made his season debut, Dajuan Gordon played after being described as limited
• Abe Kinrade, Air Force – left the game Saturday after returning from a knee injury
• Joshua Langford, Michigan State – tested positive for covid on Wed.
• Scottie Lewis, Florida – DNP again (covid protocols)
• Oscar Lopez, DePaul – DNP again (knee)
• Miami – Chris Lykes (out) & Kam McGusty (hopeful for next week) DNP again, Earl Timberlake DNP (abcess under left arm), Deng Gak returned to action – 2 pts/11 mins, Isaiah Wong twisted his ankle late in the 2nd
• Matt Mitchell, San Diego State – DNP, hyperextended knee & bone bruise, out around two weeks
• Isaih Moore, St John’s – returned (suspension) – 2 pts/8 mins
• Matt Murrell, Ole Miss – played after only 2 minutes last game – 7 pts/16 mins
• Shareef O’Neal, LSU – DNP again (lower leg)
• Ohio State – Jimmy Sotos & CJ Walker DNP again
• Pitt – John Hugley DNP (suspension), Nike Sibande was available but DNP, Noah Collier returned to action (covid) – 0 pts/5 mins
• Justin Smith, Arkansas – returned to action as a starter just two weeks after an ankle procedure – 5 pts/18 mins
• South Carolina – TJ Moss, Keyshawn Bryant & Nathan Nelson returned from covid protocols, Alanzo Brink DNP again, Jalyn McCreary was newly unavailable
• Texas – Greg Brown, Kai Jones, & Brock Cunningham DNP (all covid-related, will not be available next Wed), Jase Febres made his season debut – 6 pts/22 mins
• Hunter Thompson, Wyoming – returned as a starter – 4 pts/27 mins
• Hunter Tyson, Clemson – returned to action (face) – 7 pts/18 mins
• UNLV – Marvin Coleman, is out for the season with a stress fracture in his right leg, Devin Tillis returned (0 pts/6 mins)
• Vanderbilt – Issac McBride DNP again, Tyrin Lawrence DNP, (out for the season, torn ACL), Braelee Albert dressed but DNP, Clevon Brown returned as a starter – 0 pts/23 mins
• Virginia – Kody Stattmann & Kadin Shedrick DNP again
• Washington State – DJ Rodman, Ryan Rapp
• Carter Whitt, Wake Forest – remains day to day for Sunday, ankle
• Bryce Wills, Stanford – DNP again (knee, expected)

Transfer Updates from Jan 16:

Declaring for the NFL Draft were Clemson RB Travis Etienne and Indiana RB Stevie Scott.

Notable players entering the transfer portal were Western Kentucky RB Gaej Walker and North Texas RB Tre Siggers.

Announcing they would return next season included Colorado QB Sam Noyer, Memphis WR Calvin Austin, and Ohio RB De’Montre Tuggle.

Announcing transfer destinations were WR Wan’Dale Robinson (Nebraska to Kentucky), and WR Ty Jones (Washington to Fresno State).

Injuries & Updates from January 15:

QBs:

• Sam Noyer, Colorado – will return but won’t do much in spring due to shoulder surgery

RBs:

• Travis Etienne, Clemson – declares for the NFL Draft
• Stevie Scott, Indiana – declares for the NFL Draft
• Tre Siggers, North Texas – in the portal as a grad transfer – 85/458-1
• De’Montre Tuggle, Ohio – returning next season – 53/403-6
• Gaej Walker, Western Kentucky – in the portal as a grad transfer – 143/645-3

WRs & TEs:

• Calvin Austin, Memphis – will return next season – 63/1053-11
• Kealon Jackson, North Texas – enters the transfer portal – 3/23-0
• Ty Jones, Washington – announces transfer to Fresno State
• Wan’Dale Robinson, Nebraska – will transfer to Kentucky

On Friday Cliff Omoruyi returned to action for Rutgers after missing close to a month with a knee injury, and Kenny Cooper got on the court for Western Kentucky after not playing the last two games. Tyler Wahl started in place of Nate Reuvers for Wisconsin, and Eric Ayala sat out again for Maryland.

In injury updates, Trent Frazier (Illinois) and Keeshawn Barthelemy (Colorado) are expected to play on Saturday, but Scottie Barnes (Florida State) may be a gametime decision. Amongst those less likely to play Saturday are Herb Jones & Jahvon Quinerly (Alabama, one writer used the phrase “on an emergency basis” for them), Justin Powell (Auburn) & Javian Davis (Miss State).

John Hugley (Pitt) is suspended indefinitely, while Isaih Moore (St John’s) has returned to practice after a suspension but his playing status has not been stated.

(Injuries & Updates in the first section, Transfers down below.)

Injuries and Updates from Jan 15:

• Eric Ayala, Maryland – DNP (expected, groin)
• Scottie Barnes, Florida State – may be a GTD Saturday (ankle)
• Colorado – Dallas Walton is still expected to be out Saturday, Keeshawn Barthelemy is expected to return
• Kenny Cooper, Western Kentucky – returned to action after not playing due to coach’s decision the last two games – 4 pts/9 mins
• Javian Davis, Miss State – has returned to practice (covid-related) but is not expected to be available Saturday
• Trent Frazier, Illinois – practiced Friday and will be available Saturday (shoulder)
• John Hugley, Pitt – suspended indefinitely for disciplinary reasons, charged with several felony counts
• Herb Jones, Alabama – day to day (finger), sounds hopeful for next week
• Kansas State – two reporters had somewhat different notes on this but here’s the gist – Antonio Gordon is available, Seryee Lewis is cleared (one post had said limited), Nijel Pack is out (covid), Kaosi Ezeagu is questionable, Dajuan Gordon is limited with an ankle injury, Carlton Linguard is limited (?), Kasubke/Murphy remain out (injury)
• Matt Mitchell, San Diego State – had an MRI Friday, awaiting results, an article said he had experienced a little bit of swelling and he was unlikely to play Saturday but the team is optimistic for good results
• Isaih Moore, St John’s – is back at practice, status TBD for Saturday (suspension)
• Cliff Omoruyi, Rutgers – returned to action (knee) for the first time since Dec 20 – 3 pts/15 mins
• Justin Powell, Auburn – is still day to day in concussion protocol, has yet to practice at full speed
• Jahvon Quinerly, Alabama – has practiced but limited (medical)
• Adam Seiko, San Diego State – didn’t practice Friday due to a tooth extraction
• Quinn Slazinski, Louisville – banged up his shin and has not practiced but is good to go this weekend
• Tyler Wahl, Wisconsin – got his first start of the season (4 pts 34 mins) with Nate Reuvers coming off the bench (3 pts/17 mins)

Transfer Updates from Jan 15:

• Javonte Brown, UConn – will transfer to Texas A&M

Declaring for the NFL Draft were Alabama QB Mac Jones & WR Jaylen Waddle.

Notable players entering the transfer portal were Texas RB Keaontay Ingram, Colorado RB Jaren Mangham, WR Jayshon Jackson (Cincinnati), and WR Julian Ortega-Jones (Bowling Green).

Announcing they would return next season included Clemson WR Justyn Ross, Kentucky QB Nik Scalzo (withdrew from portal), Miami QB Tate Martell, and Arizona RB Bam Smith.

Announcing transfer destinations were QB Bailey Hockman (NC State to MTSU), and WR Cee Jay Powell (Louisiana Tech to McNeese St).

Injuries & Updates from January 14:

QBs:

• Bailey Hockman, NC State – will transfer to MTSU
• Mac Jones, Alabama – declares for the NFL Draft
• Tate Martell, Miami – will return after opting out
• Nik Scalzo, Kentucky – withdraws from the transfer portal

RBs:

• Frank Brown, Arizona – enters transfer portal
• Keaontay Ingram, Texas – is in the transfer portal
• Jaren Mangham, Colorado – enters transfer portal – 23/35-2 (107/441-3 in 2019)
• Bam Smith, Arizona – will return after opting out
• Calvin Tyler, Oregon State – enters transfer portal – 15/45-2

WRs & TEs:

• Jayshon Jackson, Cincinnati – enters transfer portal – 27/337-1
• Julian Ortega-Jones, Bowling Green – enters transfer portal – 14/160-0
• Cee Jay Powell, Louisiana Tech – will transfer to McNeese State
• Justyn Ross, Clemson – will return next season
• Jaylen Waddle, Alabama – declares for the NFL Draft
• Greg White, North Texas – enters transfer portal – 8/179-1

On Thursday Darius Perry (UCF) did not play for undisclosed reasons, while Matt Bradley (Cal) and Bryce Wills (Stanford) remained out.

Matt Mitchell (San Diego State, 15.8 ppg) went down with a right knee injury in the second half and did not return to action.

Daejon Davis (Stanford), Armaan Franklin (Indiana), Ethan Anderson (USC) & Isaiah Adams (UCF) returned to action, Noah Williams (Washington State) and Branden Carlson (Utah) played after getting banged up in their previous games

In injury updates, Eric Ayala (Maryland) will not play Friday. Caleb Daniels & Eric Dixon (Villanova) did not practice Thursday but teammate Bryan Antoine returned to practice. Taeshon Cherry (Arizona State) will not travel for personal reasons, Brady Manek (Oklahoma) likely remains out and KyKy Tandy (Xavier) is questionable on Saturday.

Bryce Thompson (Kansas) is out after surgery on his finger and Chris Harris (Oklahoma State) will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury.

(Injuries & Updates in the first section, Transfers down below.)

Injuries and Updates from Jan 14:

• Isaiah Adams, UCF – returned to action (illness) – 17 pts/31 mins
• Ethan Anderson, USC – returned to action for first time since Dec 1 (back) – 3 pts/14 mins
• Bryan Antoine, Villanova – is back at practice and will be available Tuesday
• Eric Ayala, Maryland – will not play Friday, hopes to resume practice on Sunday
• Jemarl Baker, Arizona – had successful surgery for a broken bone in his wrist and is confirmed out for the season
• Keeshawn Barthelemy, Colorado – dressed & warmed up but DNP
• Khalif Battle, Temple – DNP again (hamstring)
• Matt Bradley, Cal – DNP again (ankle)
• Branden Carlson, Utah – played after banged up last game
• Taeshon Cherry, Arizona State – will not travel to Oregon State for personal reasons
• Daniel Foster, Nevada – cleared for contact practice (shoulder)
• Armaan Franklin, Indiana – returned off the bench – 14 pts/33 mins
• Jalen Graham, Arizona State – remains out with mono but back soon
• Chris Harris, Oklahoma State – will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury, last played Nov. 25
• Aidan Igiehon, Louisville – will be out the next couple weeks to rehab a groin injury
• Isaiah Johnson, Oregon State – DNP, covid protocols
• Kerr Kriisa, Arizona – not eligible until Feb 6, but did not travel with the team due to a broken nose
• Kuany Kuany, Cal – DNP again (undisclosed)
• Dieonte Miles, Xavier – hasn’t returned to practice yet, hopes next week
• Matt Mitchell, San Diego State – went down in the second half on a drive to the basket with a right knee injury, was reported to be out for the game, in postgame the team was concerned but had no update
• Caleb Murphy, South Florida – is good to go after hip injury last game
• Oklahoma – Brady Manek is likely out Saturday, Jalen Hill will return
• Oregon State – Roman Silva (0 pts/10 mins) & Rodrigue Andela (0 pts/2 mins)both returned to action
• Darius Perry, UCF – DNP, undisclosed covid-related?)
• San Diego State – Keshad Johnson returned to action (shoulder) – 0 pts/5 mins , Keith Dinwiddie DNP again
• Bourama Sidibe, Syracuse – not expected back soon (knee)
• Stanford – Bryce Wills DNP again, Daejon Davis returned (19 pts/25 mins) as did Max Murrell (2 pts/7 mins)
• KyKy Tandy, Xavier – did not practice Thursday, quest for Saturday
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – had finger surgery and is out indefinitely
• Hunter Thompson, Wyoming – is hopeful but questionable for Saturday
• Villanova – Caleb Daniels (calf/covid prot), Jermaine Samuels (covid prot) and Eric Dixon (Achilles) did not practice Thursday,
• Dallas Walton, Colorado – DNP again (leg)
• Washington State – DJ Rodman & Ryan Rapp DNP again, Brandton Chatfield was available but DNP
• Jeremiah Williams, Temple – started after missing time last game (leg cramps)
• Noah Williams, Washington State – started after being a GTD

Transfer Updates from Jan 14:

• Charles Manning, LSU – reported to be transferring to South Alabama

Declaring for the NFL Draft was Tulsa QB Zach Smith.

Notable players entering the transfer portal were Washington WR Ty Jones and Colorado WR KD Nixon.

Announcing they would return next season included Georgia RB Zamir White, Kentucky RB Chris Rodriguez, RB Trey Smith (Wyoming), and Louisiana WR Jalen Williams.

Announcing transfer destinations were RB Chris Curry (LSU to Utah), WR Brandon Johnson (Tennessee to UCF), TE Grant Calcaterra (Oklahoma to SMU), RB Devin Brumfield (Utah to Tulane), RB Kay’Ron Adams (Rutgers to UMass), WR Jeremiah Hawkins (Cal to Texas State) and TE Zac Lefebvre (Buffalo to Western Kentucky).

RB Avery Morrow (Nevada) and TE Marshon Ford (Louisville) both will be out an extended time after having post-season procedures for injuries.

Injuries & Updates from January 13:

QBs:

• Connor Neville, Northern Illinois – enters transfer portal
• Isaiah Sanders, Stanford – returning next season
• Zach Smith, Tulsa – declares for the NFL Draft

RBs:

• Kay’Ron Adams, Rutgers – will transfer to UMass – 35/159-1
• Devin Brumfield, Utah – will transfer to Tulane – 21/85-1
• Chris Curry, LSU – will transfer to Utah – 45/145-0
• Dorian Maddox, Stanford – returning next season
• Avery Morrow, Nevada – injured in bowl game, will have surgery on leg tendon, out around 6 months
• Chris Rodriguez, Kentucky – will return next season – 119/785-11
• Trey Smith, Wyoming – will return next season – 88/488-5
• Zamir White, Georgia – is returning next season – 144/779-11

WRs & TEs:

• TE Grant Calcaterra, Oklahoma – after de-committing from Auburn, will transfer to SMU
• TE Marshon Ford, Louisville – got shoulder “fixed” over Christmas break, will be out for spring
• TE Simon Gonzalez, Texas Tech – will transfer to SMU
• Jeremiah Hawkins, Cal – announces transfer to Texas State
• Brandon Johnson, Tennessee – will transfer to UCF
• Ty Jones, Washington – enters transfer portal – 6/140-0
• TE Zac Lefebvre, Buffalo – will transfer to Western Kentucky – 13/169-1
• KD Nixon, Colorado – in the portal as a grad transfer – 15/132-0
• Charles Njoku, UCLA – enters transfer portal
• TE Evidence Njoku, UCLA – enters transfer portal
• Trevon Sidney, Illinois – in portal as a grad transfer
• Jalen Williams, Louisiana – will return next season – 20/360-4

On Wednesday Jamison Battle (George Washington, 18.4 ppg) did not play due to a concussion suffered in practice, Manny Bates (NC State) was out with an ankle injury, Carter Whitt (Wake Forest) was in a walking boot, Hunter Thompson (Wyoming) was out after dealing with an ankle injury, Cairo McCrory (UMass) did not play for undisclosed reasons, Chris Moore (Auburn) was out with a sprained wrist.

Cam Thomas (LSU) started after being a GTD with an ankle injury, Derrick Alston (Boise State) started after getting banged up last game, Casey Morsell (Virginia) returned to action after being out for covid reasons, & RJ Blakney was back for Dayton.

KD Johnson (Georgia) made his season debut after eligibility issues and had 21 points off the bench, while Charles Minlend (Louisville) made his debut after a knee injury.

In Wednesday in-game injuries, Scottie Barnes (Florida State) left the game in the second half with a turned ankle. Craig Porter (Wichita State) suffered a knee injury and was held out the rest of the game as a precaution.

In injury updates, James Bouknight (UConn) is out indefinitely after having elbow surgery. Jordan Bruner (Alabama) is out indefinitely after undergoing a procedure for a meniscus injury. Herb Jones (Alabama) is reportedly hoped to only be out a game or two with a finger injury. Keith McGee (New Mexico) opted out of the rest of the season.

Armaan Franklin (Indiana) is a gametime decision Thursday while Noah Williams (Washington State) is questionable. Marcus Zegarowski (Creighton) was described as day to day, and Cliff Omoruyi (Rutgers) has begun doing limited work in practice. Dallas Walton is out Thursday for Colorado, but teammate is Keeshawn Barthelemy is a GTD. Branden Carlson (Utah) expects to play Thursday.

(Injuries & Updates in the first section, Transfers down below.)

Injuries and Updates from Jan 13:

• Emmanuel Akot, Boise State – DNP again (Achilles)
• Derrick Alston, Boise State – started after leaving last game w/injury
• Scottie Barnes, Florida State – did not start (11 pts/13 mins), limped off in 2nd half when the game was out of hand and did not return to action with a turned ankle, in postgame was said to have had a little strain and some tightness which had kept him out of practice and thus he didn’t start
• Jamison Battle, George Washington – DNP, concussion
• Manny Bates, NC State – DNP, ankle
• James Bouknight, UConn – out indefinitely after having elbow surgery on Tuesday, some reports are 2-4 weeks
• Jordan Bruner, Alabama – out indefinitely (perhaps a month) after a procedure for a meniscus injury, is expected to return this season
• Branden Carlson, Utah – expects to play Thursday (ankle)
• Colorado – Dallas Walton is out Thursday but hopeful for Saturday, Keeshawn Barthelemy is a GTD Thurs. after injury Monday
• Creighton – Marcus Zegarowski is day to day (hamstring), Shereef Mitchell should return to practice Thursday (ankle)
• Javian Davis, Miss State – DNP (expected, covid protocols)
• Dayton – RJ Blakney returned to action (0 pts/2 mins), Luke Frazier warmed up but DNP
• Armaan Franklin, Indiana – is not 100%, a GTD for Thursday
• KD Johnson, Georgia – season debut (eligiblity) – 21 pts/30 mins
• Xavier Johnson, George Mason – returned to action – 0 pts/14 mins
• Herb Jones, Alabama – hoped to only be out a game or two (finger)
• Ricky Lindo, George Washington – Maryland transfer started in season debut – 13 pts/12 rebs/30 mins
• Louisville – Aidan Igiehon DNP again (groin), Charles Minlend made his season debut – 0 pts/1 minute
• Keith McGee, New Mexico – opts out of the season – 5.9 ppg
• Brendan Medley-Bacon, VCU – DNP (covid protocols)
• Michigan State – Mady Sissoko & Steven Izzo tested positive for Covid four days ago
• Chris Moore, Auburn – DNP, sprained wrist
• Shareef O’Neal, LSU – DNP again (foot)
• Ohio State – Ibrahima Diallo, CJ Walker, & Jimmy Sotos DNP again
• Cliff Omoruyi, Rutgers – has begun non-contact practice work
• Craig Porter, Wichita State – held out after playing 6 minutes with an knee injury as a precaution
• Justin Powell, Auburn – DNP again (concussion)
• Texas – Jase Febres, Kamaka Hepa DNP again
• Cam Thomas, LSU – started after being a GTD (ankle) – 13 pts/33 mins
• Hunter Thompson, Wyoming – DNP, ankle, boot on left foot
• UMass – Cairo McCrory & Dyondre Dominguez DNP
• Virginia – Kody Stattmann & Kadin Shedrick DNP again, Casey Morsell returned (15 pts/24 mins) & Austin Katstra warmed up
• Carter Whitt, Wake Forest – DNP, walking boot in pregame, rolled his ankle in shootaround
• Noah Williams, Washington State – questionable for Thursday after injury (undisclosed) last game

Transfer Updates from Jan 13:

• Sincere Carry, Duquesne – reportedly will transfer to Kent State
• Eden Holt, UT Martin – enters transfer portal – 9.9 ppg

Declaring for the NFL Draft was Nebraska RB Dedrick Mills.

Notable players entering the transfer portal were Florida State QB James Blackman and New Mexico WR Jordan Kress, but announcing he would return next season was Cal RB Marcel Dancy.

Announcing transfer destinations were RB Johnny Ford (USF to FAU), RB Ty Chandler (Tennessee to North Carolina), RB Markese Stepp (USC to Nebraska), and WR Charleston Rambo (Oklahoma to Miami).

Injuries & Updates from January 12:

QBs:

• James Blackman, Florida State – in the portal as a grad transfer
• Connor Blumrick, Texas A&M – will transfer to Virginia Tech
• Danny Clark, Vanderbilt – enters transfer portal
• Rhett Rodriguez, Arizona – will transfer to Louisiana-Monroe

RBs:

• Ty Chandler, Tennessee – will grad transfer to North Carolina
• Marcel Dancy, Cal – will return next season – 31/156-0
• Johnny Ford, South Florida – announces transfer to Florida Atlantic
• Dedrick Mills, Nebraska – declares for the NFL Draft
• Markese Stepp, USC – will transfer to Nebraska

WRs & TEs:

• Stanley Berryhill, Arizona – withdraws from transfer portal
• Jordan Kress, New Mexico – enters transfer portal – 12/224-2
• Charleston Rambo, Oklahoma – announces transfer to Miami
• Nate Stewart, Akron – will transfer to Montana State – 17/217-1
• Malik Washington, Northwestern – withdraws from portal

On Tuesday players unexpectedly not in action included Scottie Lewis (Florida) for covid-related reasons, Chuck Harris (Butler) with a knee bone bruise, Wynston Tabbs (Boston College, undisclosed), Francisco Farabello (TCU) with a calf injury, and Isaih Moore (St John’s) for disciplinary reasons.

Suffering possible injuries on Tuesday were Bryce Golden (Butler) with an ankle injury in the second half, Matt Murrell (Ole Miss) who was looked at by a trainer and only played two minutes, Herb Jones (Alabama) left the game in the first half with a finger injury while teammate Jordan Bruner left in the second half with a knee injury. Bryce Thompson (Kansas) suffered a broken finger in the second half and will miss time, while teammate Tyon Grant-Foster injured his shoulder but it was not thought to be serious.

Players remaining out again included Chris Lykes & Kam McGusty (Miami), Brady Manek (Oklahoma), Terrence Clarke (Kentucky), Jahvon Quinerly (Alabama) and Ryan Daly (St Joe’s).

Returning to action after missing time were Jalen Johnson (Duke), Austin Davis (Michigan), Steffon Mitchell (Boston College), Marvin Coleman (UNLV), and Bryce Thompson (Kansas).

In injury updates, Remy Martin, Taeshon Cherry & Jaelen House should all have returned to practice for Arizona State by Wednesday. RJ Blakney is back at practice for Dayton and Cam Thomas (LSU) is a gametime decision for Wednesday. For Ohio State, CJ Walker remains out, and Jimmy Sotos status is up in the air for Wednesday. Justin Powell remains day to day for Auburn, and Wyatt Lowell (BYU) is out for the season with a torn Achilles.

(Injuries & Updates in the first section, Transfers down below.)

Injuries and Updates from Jan 12:

• Ethan Anderson, USC – DNP again (back)
• Arizona State – Remy Martin & Taeshon Cherry were back at practice yesterday and Jaelen House should be back tomorrow
• Makai Ashton-Langford, Boston College – DNP again
• Jordan Bruner, Alabama – went down with a right knee injury in the second half and was taken to the locker room
• Terrence Clarke, Kentucky – DNP again (ankle)
• JaKobe Coles, Butler – DNP again (expected)
• Austin Davis, Michigan – returned to action (foot) – 4 pts/12 mins
• Dayton – RJ Blakney is back practicing and expected to be available, Luke Frazier has not resumed practicing
• Duke – Patrick Tape (back) & Henry Coleman (illness) DNP, Jalen Johnson returned to action off the bench – 2 pts/4 mins
• Francisco Farabello, TCU – DNP, left calf injury suffered last game
• Florida – Scottie Lewis and Alex Klatksy DNP (covid-related)
• Bryce Golden, Butler – left the game with an ankle injury in the second half, in postgame it was not expected to be anything major
• Tyon Grant-Foster, Kansas – in postgame it was shared he had injured his shoulder but it was not thought to be serious
• Anthony Harris, North Carolina – warmed up first time this year, DNP
• Chuck Harris, Butler – DNP, bone bruise, knee
• Herb Jones, Alabama – left the game in the first half with a reported finger injury, was said to be questionable to return at half & did not, in postgame was said to not thought to be broken but may miss time
• Wyatt Lowell, BYU – torn Achilles, out for season
• Miami – Chris Lykes & Kameron McGusty DNP again
• Steffon Mitchell, Boston College – returned as a starter – 12 pts/35 mins
• Isaih Moore, St John’s – DNP, did not meet team standards
• Matt Murrell, Ole Miss – only played 2 minutes with apparent injury
• Tristen Newton, East Carolina – expected to be back Wednesday (covid protocols), game now postponed
• Ohio State – CJ Walker remains out (thumb) for Wed, Jimmy Sotos is still being evaluated (shoulder)
• Oklahoma – Brady Manek & Jalen Hill DNP again (covid-related)
• Oklahoma State – Ferron Flavors (finger) & Donovan Williams (leg) DNP again
• Cordell Pemsl, Virginia Tech – DNP again (back)
• Justin Powell, Auburn – was limited in practice (concussion), day to day
• Jahvon Quinerly, Alabama – DNP again (“medical condition”), hopeful to return by this weekend
• St Joe’s – Ryan Daly, Greg Foster, & Anthony Longpre DNP again
• Syracuse – Bourama Sidibe (still out indefinitely) & Frank Anselem (out at least two more weeks) DNP again
• Wynston Tabbs, Boston College – DNP, undisclosed
• Cam Thomas, LSU – is a gametime decision on Wednesday, got shots up in practice Tuesday
• Bryce Thompson, Kansas – returned to action but suffered a broken finger in the second half and will be out a while – 2 pts/13 mins
• UNLV – Marvin Coleman returned to action (covid), Devin Tillis DNP again (concussion)
• Nate Watson, Providence – left the game and went to the locker room with an ankle injury in the first half but returned to play

Transfer Updates from Jan 12:

• Caleb Mills, Houston – reports he will transfer to Florida State