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Sunday was a quieter day, with a few highlights plus some additional updates from scrimmages to share.

The Core Four: four key updates from Sunday

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The Core Four: four key updates from Saturday

1. Ohio State QB CJ Stroud was named the starter for the season opener after earlier this week being described as the leader in the competition over Jack Miller and Kyle McCord . . .
   

   

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The Core Four: four key updates from Friday

1. Texas A&M WR Hezekiah Jones will be out for some time with a shoulder injury. He was seen at practice Thursday with his arm in a sling, then Friday . . .
   

   

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The Core Four: four key updates from Thursday

1. Central Michigan RB Kobe Lewis will have surgery for a non-contact knee injury, is out indefinitely and may redshirt the season. Last season Lewis rushed for 105/468-6 . . .
   

   

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The Core Four: four key updates from Wednesday

1. Georgia TE Darnell Washington suffered a foot injury in practice Tuesday that was initially thought to be fine was then reported to be out 3-4 weeks, then Kirby Smart called . . .
   

   

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The Core Four: four key updates from Tuesday

1. Northwestern RB Cam Porter is out for the season with a lower body injury. Porter led the Wildcats in rushing last season with 333 yards and had more carries than anyone . . .
   

   

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The Core Four: four key updates from Monday

1. Ohio State QB CJ Stroud has begun to separate himself in the QB competition according to Ryan Day and is taking a few more of the first team reps, but . . .
   

   

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The Core Four: four key updates from Sunday

1. QB Quinn Ewers (Ohio State) officially enrolled in school and is a member of the football program after the top recruit left his Texas high school a year early. Ewers may be a huge talent, but he’s competing with CJ Stroud, Kyle McCord and Jack Miller, and would seem to have a major learning curve to the practice reps they all have already gotten. It will be really interesting to see if/when he takes the field this season based upon the decision he made to enroll early, and whether it turns out to primarily be a NIL play.
2. Boise State QB Jack Sears returned to practice at the start of the week after what was described as a minor leg strain but then had a setback that led him to miss the Saturday scrimmage. He is expected back hopefully by the middle of this week. Boise State coach Andy Avalos said fellow QB Hank Bachmeier and Sears had been pretty close prior to Sears’ injury, but that Bachmeier graded out well in the scrimmage, so the question is how much the missed time has set Sears back in the QB battle.
3. Kentucky QB Will Levis has been named the starter for the season opener, beating out Joey Gatewood and Beau Allen. Gatewood, a former Auburn transfer, attempted 35 passes last season as Terry Wilson’s backup, while Allen got mop-up duty with 7 passes thrown in 2020. Will Levis transferred after two seasons backing up Sean Clifford at Penn State where he actually had more rushing attempts (133/473 yards) than passing attempts (102/644 yards), so he brings mobility as well. Naming a starter earlier than expected should allow Levis to maximize his starting practice reps.
4. Kentucky QB Joey Gatewood is expected to enter the transfer portal after not winning the starting QB role going into the season. Gatewood had 109 yards passing and 62 yards rushing in 2020, he played for Auburn in 2018 and 2019 before transferring to Kentucky. Gatewood has to make a decision about the portal before continuing to practice with Kentucky.

Sunday is usually a quieter day, but some updates from the Saturday scrimmages continued to be shared, with Oregon especially dealing with a number of injured/limited players.

In WR & TE updates, Oregon WRs Jaylon Redd and Devon Williams were both present for the Saturday scrimmage, but both were held out due to injuries. Texas A&M’s Demond Demas has not practiced fully yet, while teammate Caleb Chapman is fully participating but in a non-contact jersey. Ma’jon Wright (Arizona) was at the scrimmage but not in uniform, perhaps making progress after an almost-transfer to MTSU.

Notables entering the transfer portal were QB Joey Gatewood (Kentucky, expected) and TE Landon Morris (Syracuse).

Updates from Aug 15:

QBs:

• Quinn Ewers, Ohio State – the top recruit has officially enrolled in classes and is a member of the Ohio State football program
• Joey Gatewood, Kentucky – is expected to enter the transfer portal after not winning the starting QB job, began his career at Auburn
• D’Eriq King, Miami – played in Sunday scrimmage – 12/16-124-2
• Blake Kirshner, UCLA – former walk-on transfers to Trinity Valley CC
• Will Levis, Kentucky – Penn State transfer named the starter for the season opener, beating out Joey Greenwood and Beau Allen
• Jack Sears, Boise State – returned to practice early last week from what was called a minor strain but had a setback with a lower leg injury and missed the scrimmage, hopeful to return middle of this week

RBs:

• Trey Benson, Oregon – did not take part in scrimmage as he works back to 100% (knee), recent reports are that he is close
• Sean Dollars, Oregon – did not take part in scrimmage as expected, but was in full pads for the first time this fall (leg)

WRs & TEs:

• Caleb Chapman, Texas A&M – has been practicing in a non-contact jersey but is running all routes and taking full reps, being eased back into contact
• Colorado – TEs Brady Russell and Matt Lynch did not play in the scrimmage
• TE Baylor Cupp, Texas A&M – expected back in a couple days, has recently been limited to sideline work
• Demond Demas, Texas A&M – “progressing well” as he recovers from a foot injury that has limited him to sideline work, has not practiced yet this fall
• Jacolby George, Miami – 7/127-1 receiving in the Sunday night scrimmage
• TE Patrick Herbert, Oregon – appeared to suffer an injury, did not finish the scrimmage
• TE DJ Johnson, Oregon – after being absent for the start of fall practice he was on the sideline for the Saturday scrimmage, which appears to be a step in the right direction – 10/113-3
• TE Landon Morris, Syracuse – freshman enters the transfer portal
• Jaylon Redd, Oregon – present at Saturday scrimmage but did not play (injury) – 25/281-1
• JD Spielman, TCU – is back this fall after missing most of last season due to injury
• Devon Williams, Oregon – present at Saturday scrimmage but did not play (injury) – 15/286-2
• Ma’jon Wright, Arizona – present Sunday night watching the scrimmage, not in uniform, has not practiced yet this fall, may be an eligibility issue after almost transferring to MTSU – 15/176-1

The Core Four: four key updates from Saturday

1. South Carolina QB Luke Doty initially was reported to have suffered a mid-foot fracture and minor ligament damage after getting his foot stepped on in practice Friday. But later it was said to be not as bad as initially thought and called a foot sprain, is not season-ending, and he is questionable for week 1. Doty had already been tabbed as QB1 going into the fall. Next in line is expected to be either Saint Francis (PA) transfer Jason Brown, who got the majority of QB1 snaps Saturday, or Colten Gauthier.
2. Notre Dame QB Jack Coan was named the starter to begin the season. The Wisconsin transfer had a 236/339-2727-18 line for the Badgers in 2019 before a foot injury sidelined him for 2020, and then he transferred when his replacement Graham Mertz appeared entrenched as the Wisconsin starter going forward.
3. Colorado QB JT Shrout left Saturday’s scrimmage on a cart after a non-contact knee injury. Shrout transferred from Tennessee and has been competing with Brendon Lewis to start. If Shrout were to miss time Lewis would be the expected starter.
4. Georgia WR/TE Arik Gilbert did not scrimmage Saturday and it was revealed that he is away dealing with some personal issues and is hoped to be back soon. Obviously no way to know what is going on behind the scenes here, but it is concerning as he seemed to deal with similar issues at LSU and obviously had a tumultuous offseason.

A number of veteran players are being held out of early scrimmages, if it just appears to be a rest/precaution type situation I won’t list those, but rather will focus on the absences that may be injury (or other) related.

In QB updates, Mississippi State, Utah and Ohio all have ongoing QB competitions (more below).

In RB news, several players who dealt with major injuries last season all looked good in Saturday scrimmages, including Trey Sanders (Alabama), Deion Smith (Colorado), and Ivory Kelly-Martin (Iowa).

In WR & TE updates, Georgia’s Jermaine Burton (ankle) and Kearis Jackson (knee) did not play in the scrimmage Saturday. Dekel Crowdus‘ (Kentucky) injury earlier this week is a knee strain and he should be back in a few weeks. Joseph Ngata (Clemson) did not play in the scrimmage for undisclosed reasons.

Updates from Aug 14:

QBs:

• Jack Coan, Notre Dame – Wisconsin transfer was officially named QB1 going into the season
• Luke Doty, South Carolina – suffered a foot sprain on Friday, is not season-ending but is questionable for the opener, expected to rest his foot the next couple of weeks
• Georgia Southern – Justin Tomlin (ineligible first two games), Sam Kenerson, Cam Ransom and RB Amare Jones all got QB snaps in the Saturday scrimmage, expected to name opening game starter after Aug 21 scrimmage
• Jabari Laws, Army – played in the scrimmage (ACL injury last season), Tyhier Tyler took the opening snaps
• Brian Maurer, Tennessee – missing from practice again Saturday
• Mississippi State – scrimmage passing stats from Will Rogers (11/20-79-1), Chance Lovertich (19/30-152-1)
• Ohio – Kurtis Rourke got first reps in the scrimmage, but Armani Rogers got equal reps
• JT Shrout, Colorado – left Saturday scrimmage on a cart after his knee buckled on a non-contact play
• Utah – QB competition is “neck and neck” between Charlie Brewer and Cam Rising
• Jack Zergiotis, UConn – appeared to be QB1 at practice Saturday

RBs:

• Kevin Harris, South Carolina – hopeful to return to practice this week (back), on track for season opener
• Keaontay Ingram, USC – did not scrimmage (ankle)
• Ivory Kelly-Martin, Iowa – played in the Saturday scrimmage (knee surgery last season, was out this spring)
• Kenny McIntosh, Georgia – played in the Saturday scrimmage (elbow injury sidelined him in the spring)
• Trey Sanders, Alabama – had a TD catch as well as a long run in the scrimmage (hip injury from car accident)
• Deion Smith, Colorado – looked good in Saturday scrimmage, wearing a knee brace after missing last season with a torn ACL

WRs & TEs:

• Jermaine Burton, Georgia – did not play in the scrimmage Saturday (sprained ankle)
• Jimmy Calloway, Tennessee – not dressed out for practice Saturday
• Dekel Crowdus, Kentucky – has a knee strain, expected back in a few weeks
• TE John FitzPatrick, Georgia – dealing with a foot sprain
• Arik Gilbert, Georgia – was not at the scrimmage Saturday, post-scrimmage report was that he is dealing with some personal issues and the team is hopeful to get him back soon
• Kearis Jackson, Georgia – did not play in the scrimmage Saturday (knee)
• TE Quentin Moore, Washington – did not participate in the scrimmage
• Joseph Ngata, Clemson – was not able to scrimmage
• Bryan Robinson, Florida State – has been unavailable this week, hopeful to return to practice soon
• TE Jacob Warren, Tennessee – was not dressed out for practice Saturday

The Core Four: four key updates from Friday

1. Clemson WR Justyn Ross returned to practice after missing all of last season with a neck injury, and then having to wait an extra week this fall due to covid protocols. In case you need a reminder, in 2019 Ross had 66 receptions for 865 yards and 8 TDs after putting up 46/1000-9 in 2018.
2. RB Sampson James left Indiana for the transfer portal on Wednesday and committed to Purdue on Friday. Since he transferred after the July 1 deadline for immediate eligibility he’ll need a waiver to play this season, so that is something to monitor. Assuming he gains eligibility he’d be in the RB mix along with Zander Horvath and King Doerue. Over two seasons James has 113 carries for 371 yards, a rough 3.3 average.
3. Kansas RB Velton Gardner returned for his first practice of the fall after being out due to injury. Gardner led Kansas RBs in 2020 in both rushing attempts (72) and rushing yards (325) as he likely competes with Daniel Hishaw (52/229) for carries this season.
4. UNLV QB Tate Martell is doing individual drills in practice but has yet to be fully cleared due to a hand injury, after already showing up quite late in the summer after transferring from Miami it feels like the time he might have to work with the team and learn the offense before the season starts is suddenly becoming short.

In QB updates, Dorian Thompson-Robinson (UCLA) returned to practice after a week and a half absence and did not appear to be nursing any sort of injury. McKenzie Milton (Florida State) had what sounded like a rest day off of practice Friday.

In RB news, Kevin Harris (South Carolina) was limited to stretching and rehab work as he recovers from a minor back procedure.

In WR & TE updates, Virginia’s Billy Kemp and Artie Henry were both in walking boots Friday night but expected to be out of them next week. The initial reports on Kentucky WR Dekel Crowdus‘ Thursday knee injury sounded promising that surgery would not be needed, and it was shared Friday that Garrett Wilson (Ohio State) did not practice Thursday just to manage his workload.

Announcing transfer destinations were RB Sampson James (Indiana to Purdue).

Updates from Aug 13:

QBs:

• Tate Martell, UNLV – has been doing individual drills but due to a hand injury has yet to be cleared for a full practice
• Cade McNamara, Michigan – prior to fall practice he was called QB1 and he still leads after practice has been ongoing
• McKenzie Milton, Florida State – did not practice on Friday, a scheduled “de-load” day
• Navy – Xavier Arline, Tai Lavatai and Maasai Maynor are competing to start
• SMU – ongoing QB competition between Tanner Mordecai, Preston Stone and Derek Green
• Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA – returned to practice on Friday after missing more than a week, appeared to be a full participant with no sign of an injury

RBs:

• Abdul Adams, Syracuse – limited in practice
• Velton Gardner, Kansas – returned to practice for first time this fall (leg)
• Kevin Harris, South Carolina – was seen stretching before practice, then went to receive rehab (back)
• Sampson James, Indiana – transfers to Purdue two days after entering the portal
• Wisconsin – Jalen Berger and Clemson transfer Chez Mellusi have emerged as the top two RB options, with Isaac Guerendo third and freshman Braelon Allen also continuing to impress.

WRs & TEs:

• TE Austin Allen, Nebraska – did not practice Wednesday due to being given “rest”
• TE Luke Benson, Syracuse – not dressed for practice
• TE Brett Borske, Western Michigan – dealing with a knee injury, expected back before season opener – 4/29-0
• Chancellor Brewington, Nebraska – Northern Arizona transfer WR is now working at TE
• Dekel Crowdus, Kentucky – reports that he will not need knee surgery after a practice injury Thursday
• Calif Gossett, Louisiana – last week on his twitter said he was transferring to Southern University – 8/124-1
• Artie Henry, Virginia – not practicing Friday, boot on foot, expected back next week
• Delon Hurt, UCLA – not at practice again
• Keegan Johnson, Iowa – may be out Saturday with a minor injury
• Billy Kemp, Virginia – in a walking boot Friday night at practice, is expected back next week – 67/644-1
• TE Cam McCormick, Oregon – shared that he had a full ankle reconstruction surgery last December, is back practicing this fall
• Reggie Roberson, SMU – has been practicing in a non-contact jersey but going full-speed
• TE Max Rosenthal, Illinois – has missed time during practice but is expected to be ready for the opener
• Justyn Ross, Clemson – returned to practice after being fully cleared last week and then getting out of covid protocols
• Keytaon Thompson, Virginia – says around 75% of practice time is with WRs, but is still taking QB reps
• TE Travis Vokolek, Nebraska – dealing with an injury
• Garrett Wilson, Ohio State – is healthy, did not practice Thursday as they were managing his workload