College Fantasy Update

I break down the injury news from this past weekend with notes on each player who may have been dealing with injuries.

A few notes about this list, being on it does not for sure mean a player is “injured”, but rather:

• They may have missed the game due to a known injury (ok, this does mean they are injured)
• They may have gone out of the game due to injury and not returned (sometimes with an official announcement from the team)
• They may have left the game but returned, or at least attempted to return (sometimes these guys end up banged up enough to miss future games)
• They may have had a vague twitter mention about possibly being injured or leaving a game, so it’s something on my radar

I’ll continue to post any updates I see during the week, those will be added to daily updates as well as the injury database.

If you are aware of a fantasy-relevant injury from this weekend that you don’t see here (or don’t see listed in the database), or think anything shared here is incomplete, please tag me on twitter with a link and let me know, thanks!

List of Potential Injury News from Sat Dec 5 (unless noted):

• WR Jonathan Adams, Arkansas State – was reported in pregame that he had suffered a hairline fracture in his hip and was done for the season
• RB BJ Baylor, Oregon State – suffered a left shoulder injury in the first half and did not return
• QB Braxton Burmeister, Virginia Tech – was hit on a sack in the 3rd quarter and went to the locker room, came back to the sideline without a helmet
• QB Mike Collins, Rice – did not travel with the team due to injury, not covid-related
• RB Malcolm Davidson, FAU – was helped off the field not putting weight on his left foot, tweeted postgame “all good”
• WR Lavel Davis, Virginia – went to the locker room after taking what appeared to be a hit to the back of the helmet, came back to the sideline with no helmet, tweeted “good for next week” in postgame
• RB Trestan Ebner, Baylor – was ruled out for the rest of the game after minimal action with what was described postgame as a high ankle sprain
• QB Feleipe Franks, Arkansas – went through pregame warmups but was a surprise scratch with what one reporter said was an injury to his ribs
• SB Myles Fells, Navy – in the 3rd quarter the team announced he would not return to the game with a head injury
• WR Champ Flemings, Oregon State – suffered a shoulder injury and was reported mid-game that he would not return
• QB Connor Genal, New Mexico – late in the 2nd quarter he landed awkwardly on his hand and came out for the second half with his arm in a sling and a cast on his hand, in postgame was said to have suffered a broken wrist
• QB Hendon Hooker, Virginia Tech – in an odd sequence of events he was seen having what appeared to be a shaking/convulsing episode of some kind on the sideline in the second half and was taken to the locker room, one report essentially sounded like he was cold and could not warm up, while another postgame report mentioned a hand issue which may have contributed to some issues handling snaps
• RB Jermar Jefferson, Oregon State – did not play due to covid protocols
• WR Jaray Jenkins, LSU – in the second quarter he went to the medical tent after being down after a targeting hit, was seen with his helmet off on the sideline after
• RB Jaylan Knighton, Miami – in the first quarter went to the medical tent and had his shoulder pads off, did not appear to return
• RB Keyvone Lee, Penn State – in the 4th quarter he “hobbled” off the field, I did not see a postgame mention of this, so hopefully minor
• QB Rocky Lombardi, Michigan State – in the second quarter he took a hit to the helmet and went to the locker room. He did not return to the game with what was likely concussion protocol. Described as “banged up” in postgame.
• TE Jason Pirtle, North Texas – in the 1st quarter on Thursday night he appeared to injure his left shoulder area after a catch and was helped off the field, did not appear to return
• WR Kendric Pryor, Wisconsin – at the end of the third quarter he went to the locker room with an upper body injury
• RB Ronnie Rivers, Fresno State – he limped off the field after a long TD run was called back in the 3rd quarter and later was seen on the sidelines appearing to be testing out his lower body, his status was not immediately known in postgame
• WR Gunner Romney, BYU – had to be helped off the field late in the 4th quarter, appeared he may have just hand the wind knocked out of him
• TE Ben Sims, Baylor – in the 2nd quarter he was helped off the field with an apparent right foot injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game
• WR Chabastin Taylor, Kansas State – in the 1st quarter he took a big hit and was down after a pass attempt, did not appear to return
• WR Tre Turner, Virginia Tech – warmed up in pregame but was not able to go, in postgame was said he is hoped to be able to play next week
• TE Keaton Upshaw, Kentucky – after an incomplete pass to the end zone he went to the medical tent and was described as having a groin injury
• WR TJ Vasher, Texas Tech – he came out on crutches in pregame and was reported to have had knee surgery
• WR Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State – in the 4th quarter there were radio reports that he was dealing with knee pain and was questionable to return
• TE Jared Wiley, Texas – in the 3rd quarter the team announced he was out for the rest of the game, postgame it was shared he had re-aggravated a shoulder injury
• RB TK Wilkerson, Tulsa – in the 2nd quarter he was down for a long time on the field and was helped off and did not return, he tweeted “I’m all good” Saturday night
• TE Jude Wolfe, USC – left the game Sunday night in the first half for the locker room with a foot/ankle issue, returned to the sideline in the second half wearing a boot

These updates are a mix of inactives, players who returned to action, QB starters, and some positional summaries. Look for a separate post later today (Sunday) with in-depth Saturday injury news.

List of Updates from December 5 (unless noted):

QBs: Feleipe Franks (Arkansas) and Mike Collins (Rice) were the biggest surprises for those who did not play. Amongst the question marks coming into Saturday – Grant Gunnell (Arizona), Phil Jurkovec (Boston College) and Eli Peters (Toledo) did not play, while Dorian Thompson-Robinson (UCLA), Desmond Trotter (South Alabama) and Noah Vedral (Rutgers) were able to start.

• Carter Bradley, Toledo – started
• Ty Brock, CMU – started
• Jordan Brookshire, SDSU – started
• Mike Collins, Rice – did not travel, injury
• Rex Culpepper, Syracuse – started
• TJ Finley, LSU – started
• Feleipe Franks, Arkansas – warmed up, DNP
• Connor Genal, New Mexico – started
• Dennis Grosel, Boston College – started
• Jarrett Guarantano, Tennessee – did not play
• Grant Gunnell, Arizona – did not play
• Trae Hall, New Mexico – out
• KJ Jefferson, Arkansas – started
• JoVoni Johnson, Rice – started
• Phil Jurkovec, Boston College – did not play
• Miles Kendrick, Kansas – started
• Matt McDonald, Bowling Green – started
• JaCobian Morgan, Syracuse – did not travel
• Chance Nolan, Oregon State – started
• Eli Peters, Toledo – did not play
• Shawn Robinson, Missouri – inactive
• Zach Smith, Tulsa – started
• Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA – started after missing games
• Justin Tomlin, Georgia Southern – started
• Desmond Trotter, South Alabama – started
• Tevaka Tuioti, New Mexico – was dressed and warmed up, did not play
• Noah Vedral, Rutgers – started
• Shai Werts, Georgia Southern – inactive

RBs: Some notables returning to action were Darius Boone (Eastern Michigan), Devyn Ford (Penn State), Lopini Katoa (BYU), Dedrick Mills (Nebraska) and Chris Rodriguez (Kentucky). Sitting out Saturday were Chuba Hubbard and LD Brown from Oklahoma State, Jermar Jefferson (Oregon State), Rodrigues Clark (Memphis), Mike Epstein (Illinois), Caleb Huntley (Ball State) and Xazavian Valladay (Wyoming).

• Kazmeir Allen, UCLA – inactive
• David Bailey, Boston College – did not play
• Greg Bell, San Diego State – limited to one carry in return
• Tank Bigsby, Auburn – played
• Darius Boone, EMU – returned to action
• LD Brown, Oklahoma State – did not play
• Rodrigues Clark, Memphis – available in emergency
• Malcolm Davidson, FAU – played, left with injury
• BJ Emmons, FAU – unavailable
• Mike Epstein, Illinois – inactive
• Demetric Felton, UCLA – played after injury last week
• Deshaun Fenwick, South Carolina – inactive
• C’Bo Flemister, Notre Dame – played
• Devyn Ford, Penn State – returned to action
• Velton Gardner, Kansas – inactive
• Jahmyr Gibbs, Georgia Tech – inactive
• Jamious Griffin, Georgia Tech – returned to action
• Da’Joun Hewitt, Purdue – not on DC
• Daniel Hishaw, Kansas – returned to action
• Chuba Hubbard, Okla State – out
• Caleb Huntley, Ball State – did not play
• Keaontay Ingram, Texas – out
• Martell Irby, UCLA – inactive
• Sampson James, Indiana – did not appear to play
• Jermar Jefferson, Oregon State – covid-related, DNP
• Josh Johnson, ULM – returned to action
• Keegan Jones, UCLA – returned to action
• Will Jones, Ball State – returned to action
• Lopini Katoa, BYU – returned to action
• Jordan Mason, Georgia Tech – played
• Knowledge McDaniel, Marshall – available
• Marcus McElroy, Colorado State – played
• Seth McGowan, Oklahoma – not dressed
• Dedrick Mills, Nebraska – returned to action
• Richard Newton, Washington – no carries again
• Juma Otoviano, Rice – did not play
• Deneric Prince, Tulsa – unavailable
• Trevon Raymore, Bowling Green – did not travel
• Chris Rodriguez, Kentucky – returned to action
• Shakif Seymour, Toledo – DNP
• Jordon Simmons, Michigan St – available, DNP
• Ronald Thompkins, Nebraska – dressed, DNP
• Sean Tyler, WMU – DNP
• Xazavian Vallday, Wyoming – out
• CJ Verdell, Oregon – played after injury last week
• Kimani Vidal, Troy – returned to action
• CJ Williams, Navy – DNP
• DJ Williams, Auburn – unavailable

WRs & TEs: Jonathan Adams (Arkansas State) and TJ Vasher (Texas Tech) were revealed in pregame on Saturday to both have suffered what appear to be season-ending injuries. Returning to action were Mycah Pittman (Oregon), Zane Pope (Fresno State) and Shi Smith (South Carolina). Notable inactives were Kawaan Baker (South Alabama), Ricky White (Michigan State), Austin Trammell (Rice) and TE Austin Stogner (Oklahoma.)

• Jonathan Adams, Arkansas State – DNP, season-ending injury
• Kawaan Baker, South Alabama – dressed, DNP
• TJ Banks, West Virginia – did not travel
• Stephan Bracey, Wisconson – inactive
• Ahmarean Brown, Georgia Tech – DNP
• Terrell Bynum, Washington – not dressed
• Blair Conwright, TCU – out
• Mychal Cooper, Navy – DNP
• Beau Corrales, UNC – out
• TE Brandon Crum, South Alabama – unavailable
• Tayvian Cunningham, Arizona – unavailable
• Frank Darby, Arizona State – played after injury in first game
• Danny Davis, Wisconsin – not dressed
• Demond Demas, Texas A&M – not in warmups
• Dallas Dixon, CMU – not warmup
• TE Matt Dotson, Michigan State – returned to action
• Tray Eafford, Troy – returned to action
• Jhaylin Embry, Bowling Green – did not travel
• Jaylen Erwin, UCLA – inactive
• Bryce Ford-Wheaton, West Virginia – did not travel
• TE Trenton Gillison, Michigan State – not dressed
• Jaylen Hall, WMU – active
• Jadon Haselwood, Oklahoma – returned to action
• Ed Hendrix, Syracuse – did not travel
• Delon Hurt, UCLA – returned to action
• Sam James, West Virginia – did not travel
• Talik Keaton, Marshall – returned to action
• TE Travis Koontz, Texas Tech – unavailable
• Jordan Kress, New Mexico – did not play
• Adam Krumholz, Wisconsin – inactive
• Dakereon Joyner, South Carolina – returned to action
• Ramel Keyton, Tennessee – unavailable
• Frank Ladson, Clemson – inactive
• Chase Lane, Texas A&M – played after late injury last week
• Peter LeBlanc, Louisiana – returned to action (Friday)
• Omar Manning, Nebraska – did not play
• Dyelan Miller, Arizona – did not play
• TE Collin Moore, Cal – returned to action
• TE Garet Morrell, Marshall – returned to action
• Puka Nacua, Washington – not dressed
• Samson Nacua, Utah – did not appear in box score
• Trey Palmer, LSU – played
• Andrew Parchment, Kansas – inactive
• TE Daniel Parker, Missouri – returned to action
• Jeremiah Payton, Miami – inactive
• Mycah Pittman, Oregon – returned to action
• Zane Pope, Fresno State – season debut
• Kendric Pryor, Wisconsin – played, injured
• TE Justin Rigg, Kentucky – returned to action
• Stephon Robinson, Kansas – inactive
• Shi Smith, South Carolina – returned to action
• TE Dylan Soehner, Iowa State – not dressed
• TE Austin Stogner, Oklahoma – not dressed
• Bryan Thompson, Utah – did not appear in the box score
• Austin Trammell, Rice – out
• Tre Turner, Virginia Tech – warmed up, DNP
• TJ Vasher, Texas Tech – DNP, season-ending injury
• TE Spencer Webb, Oregon – did not play
• Ricky White, Michigan State – not dressed
• Trent Whittemore, Florida – inactive
• Devon Williams, Oregon – unavailable

Saturday was a somewhat quiet day after some high-profile games like Gonzaga-Baylor and NC State-UConn were postponed. Hasahn French (St Louis) and Ira Lee (Arizona) made their season debuts after concussions, but Marcus Sasser (Houston) sat out due to a sprained ankle.

In status updates, Marcus Bagley (Arizona State) has no Achilles damage and hopes to be back soon, CJ Wilcher and Colby Jones (Xavier) and Alonzo Verge (Arizona State) have all been cleared after dealing with covid protocols. Adam Kunkel (Xavier) received a waiver for eligibility and may make his debut on Sunday.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 5:

• Marcus Bagley, Arizona State – after sustaining a lower leg injury in his last game, his family reported that he had no Achilles damage and some calf swelling and soreness and should be back soon
• Jyare Davis, Providence – did not play
• Hasahn French, St Louis – made his season debut after dealing with a concussion, 15 points in 22 minutes
• Colby Jones, Xavier – cleared after quarantine to play Sunday
• Adam Kunkel, Xavier – eligible after transfer from Belmont
• Ira Lee, Arizona – made his season debut after dealing with a concussion, had 7 pts, 8 rebs in 20 minutes
• JJ Miles, East Carolina – was back in action after missing last game
• Caleb Mills, Houston – did not play Saturday, had a boot on his left foot
• Montavious Murphy, Kansas State – did not dress on Saturday
• Oklahoma State – Avery Anderson, Chris Harris, and Montreal Pena were out again
• Marcus Sasser, Houston – did not play Saturday due to a sprained ankle suffered in practice, Tramon Mark started in his place
• Fred Thatch, St Louis – returned to action after a leg injury
• Alonzo Verge, Arizona State – cleared contact tracing and returned to practice on Saturday
• CJ Wilcher, Xavier – cleared after quarantine to play Sunday
• Vince Williams, VCU – started in place of the injured KeShawn Curry
• Seventh Woods, South Carolina – played Saturday after dealing with a knee issue

Transfer Updates from Dec 5:

• Alfred Hollins, Oregon State – announced his intention to transfer

Friday saw Washington’s Nahziah Carter announce (in a since deleted tweet) he was leaving school to pursue a pro career, after not having played yet this season due to suspension. Hakim Hart got his first start for Maryland and scored 33 points after only scoring 28 points all of last season. Making their season debuts after missing early season games were Iverson Molinar (Miss State) and Emmanuel Akot (Boise State).

In injury news, Joshua Langford (Michigan State) did not play Friday as he rested a sore knee, Marcus Shaver (Boise State) left the game with what was revealed to be a nagging foot injury, and Chris Lykes (Miami) scored 20 points before leaving the game with an ankle injury. Jermaine Samuels (Villanova) is questionable for Sunday with a finger sprain, KeShawn Curry (VCU) will miss some time as he rehabs a shoulder injury, and Tony Johnson (UCF) is out indefinitely after having surgery for a lower body injury.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 4:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – DNP (expected, ankle)
• Emmanuel Akot, Boise State – season debut after missing games
• Marcus Bagley, Arizona State – seen on campus on Friday with a boot on his left leg after injury Thursday night
• Nahziah Carter, Washington – already dealing with suspension, announces he is leaving school to pursue a pro career
• DJ Carton, Marquette – started in place of Symir Torrence, scored 12 points in 32 minutes
• Connor Crabtree, Richmond – hopes to return in a week or so (hip)
• Matt Cross, Miami – suffers ankle injury Friday night
• KeShawn Curry, VCU – no structural damage to shoulder but will be out to rehab, status will be game to game
• LJ Figueroa, Oregon – debut after becoming eligible – 6 pts & 7 rebs
• Vladislav Goldin, Texas Tech – first action of season after missing games
• Hakim Hart, Maryland – started in place of Aaron Wiggins, but will return to playing off the bench tomorrow
• Joey Hauser, Michigan State – suffered a bruised knee during the game on Friday which limited his playing time, but postgame comments made it sound like his defensive effort was lacking as well
• Tony Johnson, UCF – out indefinitely after surgery for lower body injury suffered last game
• Justin Kier, Georgia – returned to action after serving one-game suspension
• Joshua Langford, Michigan State – dealing with a sore knee, he warmed up but did not play as a precaution, Gabe Brown got the start in his place, in postgame it was said that Langford will play Sunday
• Chris Lykes, Miami – left the game after an apparent left ankle injury
• Kevin McCullar, Texas Tech – DNP (expected)
• Iverson Molinar, Miss State – season debut after missing games for covid-related reasons, 15 points in 29 minutes, started in place of Deivon Smith
• Justin Powell, Auburn – started in place of Tyrell Jones, finished with 26 points & 9 assists
• Jermaine Samuels, Villanova – questionable for Sunday with a sprained finger
• Marcus Shaver, Boise State – left the game and did not return, in postgame was shared he is dealing with a nagging foot injury
• Aaron Wiggins, Maryland – did not start but played 24 minutes off the bench due to missing practice this week with an elbow issue, will return to starting lineup tomorrow (prior to postponement)

Transfer Updates from Dec 4:

• N/A

Thursday saw the season debuts of Jalen Hill (UCLA), Jalen Cone (Virginia Tech), Jaedon LeDee (TCU) and Jack Nunge (Iowa) after they all missed early games. Buddy Boeheim did not play for Syracuse due to covid contact-tracing. Cartier Diarra did not suit up for Virginia Tech (missed covid test), and Ethan Anderson was not dressed for USC (back injury). Marcus Bagley (Arizona State) left the game late in the second half with an apparent calf injury.

In injury updates, Hasahn French (St Louis) is back from concussion protocol and ready to play Saturday, while Emmanuel Akot is expected to play for Boise State tomorrow. At Purdue Eric Hunter has begun limited practice drills as he begins to return from a leg injury.

In eligibility news, James Karnik (Boston College) and LJ Figueroa (Oregon) got waivers for immediate eligibility.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 3:

• Emmanuel Akot, Boise State – expected to make debut tomorrow
• Ethan Anderson, USC – did not play due to a back injury, Isaiah White started
• Marcus Bagley, Arizona State – left game with 2 minutes left with a lower left leg injury, was back on the bench at the end of the game and in postgame was said to appear to be a calf issue
• Buddy Boeheim, Syracuse – not seen warming up, out due to contact tracing and expected to be out another 7 days, reserve Chaz Owens was also not dressed
• Caleb Christopher, Arizona State – DNP Thursday
• Jalen Cone, Virginia Tech – made his season debut playing 14 minutes off the bench with 3 points
• Cartier Diarra, Virginia Tech – DNP because he missed a covid test, expected back next game
• Nick Farrar, NC State – season debut (after injury) in the last few minutes of a blowout
• LJ Figueroa, Oregon – eligible after transfer from St John’s
• Hasahn French, St Louis – is 100% and will play Saturday
• Marcus Garrett, Kansas – after all of the excitement about him possibly being sick against Kentucky on Tuesday night, played again on Thursday night
• Matt Garry, UConn – tore ACL in October, out for season
• Jalen Hill, UCLA – made his season debut playing 25 minutes off the bench with 11 pts & 10 rebs
• Eric Hunter, Purdue – may resume limited practice drills today (leg)
• Jaden Ivey, Purdue – not practicing
• Victor Iwuakor, Oklahoma – DNP (expected)
• Johnny Juzang, UCLA – DNP Thursday, still out
• James Karnik, Boston College – granted eligibility after transfer from Lehigh, had 7 points in 18 minutes on Thursday
• Joshua Langford, Michigan State – had a little soreness is his knee after Tuesday game and rested yesterday, but foot is feeling fine
• Jaedon LeDee, TCU – season debut after missing time, 11 pts/16 minutes
• Jack Nunge, Iowa – made his season debut after being away for personal reasons, had 18 points in 19 minutes
• John Ojiako, Virginia Tech – DNP (knee, expected)
• Frederick Scott, Boston College – unavailable Thursday (knee)
• Fred Thatch, St Louis – could return to contact drills today and may be able to play Saturday
• Alonzo Verge, Arizona State – unavailable again Thursday due to contact tracing

Transfer Updates from Dec 3:

• Ryan Murphy – transferring to Duquesne, played for Pitt last season, had previously committed to Tulane then said he was going to play pro if I recall correctly
• Jaykwon Walton, Georgia – 1.0 ppg in 2 games this season

On Thursday UCF QB McKenzie Milton and Temple QB Anthony Russo announced their intentions to transfer. LSU QB TJ Finley will start this weekend. Auburn RB DJ Williams will not be available this weekend, and Texas RB Keaontay Ingram has reportedly opted out of the rest of the season. On Thursday night Air Force RB Kadin Remsberg returned to action, but Utah State RB Devonta’e Henry-Cole was described as a late scratch.

Friday brought news that Syracuse QB Rex Culpepper is expected to start with QB JaCobian Morgan expected to remain out, and Western Kentucky WRs Xavier Lane and Dayton Wade have been ruled out for the Sunday game.

Injuries & Updates from December 3-4:

QBs:

• Luke Anthony, Louisiana Tech – started Thursday
• TJ Finley, LSU – will start this week, Max Johnson will also play
• Chris Katrenick, Duke – enters portal as grad transfer
• McKenzie Milton, UCF – announces plans to transfer
• Aidan O’Connell, Purdue – will have foot surgery and miss rest of season
• Ohio – Armani Rogers is expected to start with Kurtis Rourke unlikely to play
• Anthony Russo, Temple – announces plans to transfer
• Syracuse – Rex Culpepper is expected to start with JaCobian Morgan expected to still be out
• Kevaris Thomas, Western Kentucky – announced will transfer but is still with team, will be backup on Sunday
• Noah Vedral, Rutgers – sounds hopeful to play, but status still is unclear

RBs:

• Marcus Crowley, Ohio State – knee is almost ready to being able to play
• Devonta’e Henry-Cole, Utah State – broadcast reported he was a late scratch and DNP
• Keaontay Ingram, Texas – reports that he has opted out of the rest of the season and may seek to transfer
• Timothy Jackson, Air Force – DNP Thursday
• Tyreese Jackson, Colorado State – enters transfer portal
• Sampson James, Indiana – back with team after being away for personal reasons with family
• RB/WR Brandon Lewis, Air Force – reported in pregame to be unavailable
• Lincoln Pare, Arkansas State – had surgery for a dislocated elbow, is out for the season
• Kadin Remsberg, Air Force – returned to action Thursday night
• Tre Siggers, North Texas – did not appear to play Thursday night
• DJ Williams, Auburn – will not be available Saturday (injury)

WRs & TEs:

• Danny Davis, Wisconsin – has been limited in practice but is feeling better
• Xavier Lane, Western Kentucky – will not play Sunday
• TE Kyle Patterson, Air Force – DNP Thursday
• Blake Proehl, East Carolina – declares for NFL Draft
• Savon Scarver, Utah State – not seen in warmups, announced as not playing by broadcast
• Jah’Marae Sheread, Texas State – enters transfer portal
• Jyaire Shorter, North Texas – he’s been out a while with a leg injury, but CBS broadcast shared Thursday night he was out for the season with a broken leg, first time I’d seen a confirmed diagnosis
• Dayton Wade, Western Kentucky – will remain out for Sunday’s game

Wednesday night saw several in-game injuries, including Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs, who left in the first half with a left ankle sprain but returned to action in the second half, and VCU’s KeShawn Curry suffered a shoulder injury and did not return. Garrison Brooks, UNC (ankle) and Sean McNeil, West Virginia (head) also both left the floor with injuries for a time but returned to action.

In injury updates, Will Richardson (Oregon) will be out six weeks after having surgery on his left thumb. Jalen Cone (Virginia Tech) is expected to play Thursday after missing time with a foot injury. Seth Towns (Ohio State) and Al Durham (Indiana) both warmed up but did not play, which would appear hopeful for both to play soon.

Jalen Carey (Rhode Island) did not play after right leg issues lingering from the last game were too much in the shoot-around and PJ Hall (Clemson) was out with a concussion. Lastly, Jarren McAllister (VCU) is out for the season with a torn ACL.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 2:

• Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall – DNP (ankle, expected)
• Akok Akok, UConn – bit of a hamstring strain in practice today and was shut down, still a couple weeks away from playing
• Garrison Brooks, UNC – dealt with left ankle issues on Wednesday and went to the locker room but checked back in, finished with 18 & 7 in 30 minutes so seems alright
• Joey Brunk, Indiana – DNP again Wednesday (back)
• Jalen Carey, Rhode Island – unable to play Wednesday (right leg), went through early shoot-around but experiencing tightness
• Ed Chang, Missouri – dressed Wed, DNP
• Jalen Cone, Virginia Tech – expected to play Thursday
• Andre Curbelo, Illinois – played Wed. after an ankle issue last game
• KeShawn Curry, VCU – injured during game, came out with sling on left arm and icing shoulder, in postgame was called a shoulder injury
• Rasheem Dunn, St John’s – DNP again Wed, still in conc. prot.
• Aljami Durham, Indiana – dressed and warmed up, DNP
• Keon Ellis, Alabama – played after missing last game with an illness
• Gonzaga – Julian Strawther & Dominick Harris DNP, covid protocols – potential Dec 7/8 return
• PJ Hall, Clemson – out Wed, concussion
• Gianni Hunt, Oregon State – season debut after concussion
• Dishon Jackson, Washington State – season debut after being unavailable
• Tre Jackson, Iowa State – DNP (knee, expected)
• Musa Jallow, Ohio State – DNP, foot in boot
• Justin Kier, Georgia – not dressed, serving one game suspension for October arrest
• Viktor Lahkin, Cincinnati – had preseason knee surgery , DNP Wed
• Mason Madsen, Cincinnati – boot on foot, DNP
• Jarren McAllister, VCU – will have surgery for a torn ACL next week and miss the rest of the season
• Sean McNeil, West Virginia – went down after elbow to head left him bleeding Wed. night, left court but returned to play
• Memphis – Boogie Ellis and Damian Baugh started in place of Landers Nolley and Alex Lomax, in postgame it was shared that Nolley did not start for disciplinary reasons
• Emanuel Miller, Texas A&M – returned to action after sitting out last game and put up 23 points against Tarleton State
• Tony Miller, Washington State – unavailable Wed night
• Ahmad Rand, Memphis – season debut Wed night
• Will Richardson, Oregon – out 6 weeks after left thumb surgery
• Tariq Silver, Oregon State – dressed, DNP (ankle)
• Jalen Suggs, Gonzaga – helped off the court in the first half with a left ankle injury, returned to action in the second half
• Seth Towns, Ohio State – warmed up but DNP
• Alonzo Verge, Arizona State – confirmed he has been unavailable due to contact tracing
• Derrick Walker, Nebraska – suspension reduced from 16 games to 14
• Seventh Woods, South Carolina – didn’t practice yesterday due to a twisted knee last weekend
• Xavier – Colby Jones and CJ Wilcher DNP, still in covid protocols – potential Dec 7/8 return
• Wyoming – Kwane Marble (12 points) & Kenny Foster (21 points) both made their season debuts after sitting out the first two games (covid protocols)

Transfer Updates from Dec 2:

• Buay Koka, Tulane – enters transfer portal, 0.7 pts last season
• Xzavier Malone-Key, Fairleigh Dickinson – enters transfer portal, 12.3 pts last season

On Wednesday Oregon State QB Tristan Gebbia was announced as out this weekend, and Liberty QB Malik Willis has reportedly tested positive for Covid. Phil Jurkovec (Boston College) sounds on track to play, while Grant Gunnell (Arizona) and Desmond Trotter (South Alabama) are question marks.

For RBs, Greg Bell (SDSU) and Xazavian Valladay (Wyoming) both seem questionable heading into the weekend. South Carolina WR Shi Smith is progressing toward being ready to play on Saturday.

Injuries & Updates from December 2:

QBs:

• Woody Barrett, Kent State – enters transfer portal
• Tristan Gebbia, Oregon State – will not play this weekend, could be done for the season
• Grant Gunnell, Arizona – could be a gameday decision, but Will Plummer is being prepped in case he is needed to start
• Phil Jurkovec, Boston College – practiced Wed, should play Saturday
• Jack Sears, Boise State – cleared and expected to be available to play
• Tennessee – has not decided on a starter, did say that Harrison Bailey is expected to play in some capacity, so the usual weekly non-committal
• Desmond Trotter, South Alabama – day to day
• Malik Willis, Liberty – has reportedly tested positive for Covid

RBs:

• Greg Bell, San Diego State – ankle is “getting better every day” but status unclear for Saturday
• Max Borghi, Washington State – has returned to practice but some coach comments made it sound like he may not yet be fully cleared to return
• Rodrigues Clark, Memphis – likely a GTD Saturday
• Malcolm Davidson, Florida Atlantic – will be available this weekend
• BJ Emmons, Florida Atlantic – unavailable this weekend
• Johnny Ford, South Florida – enters transfer portal
• Xazavian Valladay, Wyoming – described as day to day

WRs & TEs:

• Kawaan Baker, South Alabama – was moving around in practice, sounds hopeful
• DaShon Bussell, Western Michigan – has not been ruled out this week
• TE/FB Tory Carter, LSU – reinstated to team
• Demarcus Gregory, Ole Miss – plans to transfer
• Jaylen Hall, Western Michigan – returned to practice
• TE Kedrick James, SMU – enters transfer portal, was not with SMU this season
• Frank Ladson, Clemson – day to day (foot)
• Peter LeBlanc, Louisiana – back on the depth chart this week (covid-related)
• Joseph Ngata, Clemson – remains out
• WR/QB Kade Renfro, Ole Miss – enters transfer portal
• Brian Smith, Louisiana – enters transfer portal
• Shi Smith, South Carolina – practiced non-contact again, signs point toward being able to go Saturday

On Tuesday Matt Haarms (BYU) moved into the starting lineup as did Michigan State’s Rocket Watts, while Kihei Clark (Virginia) surprisingly came off the bench rather than starting. Denzel Mahoney (Creighton) started after missing the opener and had 17 points in 22 minutes.

In some injury updates, Hasahn French (St Louis) practiced full-contact on Tuesday as he returns from concussion protocol and Akok Akok (UConn) was cleared to participate in 5 on 5 practice as he returns from an Achilles injury. Aljami Durham (Indiana) was injured in the Tuesday game and the immediate postgame response was he was likely doubtful for Wednesday. Marcus Garrett (Kansas) sounded like he had illness/covid-type symptoms leading up to the game but tested negative and played against Kentucky.

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

Injuries and Updates from Dec 1:

• Dexter Akanno, Marquette – season debut Tuesday after missing time (covid-related)
• Akok Akok, UConn – cleared for 5 on 5 practice drills (achilles)
• Avery Anderson, Oklahoma State – was unavailable Tuesday night
• Chudier Bile, Georgetown – made season debut (1 point/12 minutes)
• Koby Brea, Dayton – DNP due to injury, hopeful to be back soon
• Joey Brunk, Indiana – dressed and warmed up again, DNP
• Ed Chang, Missouri – “back in the mix” after being out for covid-related reasons
• Kihei Clark, Virginia – did not start (along with Casey Morsell), had 0 points in 15 mins, in postgame Tony Bennett called the lineup change “a personal decision”
• Aljami Durham, Indiana – injured his ankle Tuesday, in postgame he had not yet been evaluated but was described as doubtful
• Keon Ellis, Alabama – DNP, non-covid illness
• Hasahn French, St Louis – expected to full-contact practice Tuesday (conc. protocol)
• Marcus Garrett, Kansas – in pregame a report came out that he would not play due to non-covid illness, but he was seen warming up and ended up starting
• Matt Haarms, BYU – moved into the starting lineup, 11 points & 6 rebs in 24 minutes
• Taveion Hollingsworth, Western Kentucky – started after being called a gametime decision (sprained thumb, hyperextended arm)
• Gianni Hunt, Oregon State – expected to be available Wed night (concussion)
• Victor Iwuakor, Oklahoma – will not play Thursday (undisclosed)
• Denzel Mahoney, Creighton – started after missing the opener
• Charles Manning, LSU – in the FWIW category, he tweeted “I’m back” yesterday after not playing so far this season
• David McCormack, Kansas – played after minor knee issues last game
• Walt McGrory, Wisconsin – out indefinitely after hip surgery
• Caleb Mills, Houston – dealing with two ankle injuries, questionable for Saturday
• Joel Ntambwe, Texas Tech – leaves program, 4.7 ppg in 3 games this season
• Ahmad Rand, Memphis – returned to practice after quarantine
• Tariq Silver, Oregon State – expected to be available Wed night
• Fred Thatch, St Louis – worked on the side in practice Tuesday
• Rocket Watts, Michigan State – started after ankle issues last game
• Samuell Williamson, Louisville – out again Tuesday, looked good in shoot-around but needs to improve lateral movement to return (toe), questionable for Friday

Transfer Updates from Dec 1:

• N/A

On Tuesday Arkansas RB Rakeem Boyd opted out of the rest of the season (NFL), as did Florida State RB La’Damian Webb. Tulsa QB Zach Smith should start this week, but New Mexico will likely go with third-string QB Connor Genal.

Penn State RB Devyn Ford should be back this week, as should Oregon WR Mycah Pittman. South Carolina WR Shi Smith is progressing through concussion protocol as he practiced Tuesday in a non-contact jersey, and Washington State RB Max Borghi has returned to practice.

Injuries & Updates from December 1:

QBs:

• Seth Boomer, Tulsa – out for the season with a knee injury
• Tristan Gebbia, Oregon State – limited in practice on Tuesday (hamstring)
• Phil Jurkovec, Boston College – progressing well, hopeful this week
• New Mexico – Connor Genal expected to start as Tevaka Tuioti and Trae Hall are not expected to be available
• North Texas – QB1 is Jason Bean OR Austin Aune on depth chart, but the QB situation “hasn’t changed” making it sound like Bean will start
• Shawn Robinson, Missouri – unavailable this week, will return Sunday
• Zach Smith, Tulsa – expected to play this week
• Kevaris Thomas, Western Kentucky – enters transfer portal

RBs:

• David Bailey, Boston College – progressing well, hopeful this week
• Tank Bigsby, Auburn – day to day, may be GTD this week
• Max Borghi, Washington State – returned to practice
• Rakeem Boyd, Arkansas – opts out to prepare for the NFL Draft
• Devyn Ford, Penn State – was at practice Sunday and is available this week
• Kendall Milton, Georgia – not yet cleared to return
• CJ Verdell, Oregon – should be good this week after getting banged up at the end of last game
• La’Damian Webb, Florida State – opts out of the rest of the season
• DJ Williams, Auburn – questionable this week

WRs & TEs:

• TE Austin Allen, Nebraska – good to go this week after getting banged up end of last game
• Amad Anderson, Purdue – enters transfer portal
• Jeremiah Fails, Western Kentucky – enters transfer portal
• Jalen Knox, Missouri – questionable after last game but is still early in the week
• TE Cam McCormick, Oregon – close to returning
• Mycah Pittman, Oregon – is now back after being limited last week
• Kendric Pryor, Wisconsin – expected back this week
• Shi Smith, South Carolina – practiced Tuesday in a non-contact jersey
• Chandler Whitfield, La-Monroe – enters transfer portal