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College Football Injury Report
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2009 COLLEGE FOOTBALL - WEEK 5
Air Force Falcons
Next game: TCU at Air Force on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/037:57amTim JeffersonQB Probable AnkleJefferson suffered a sprained right ankle early in last week's win over New Mexico and did not return. The true sophomore's status for San Diego State was upgraded to probable but he did not enter the game. Sophomore Connor Dietz relieved Jefferson in the week three game and started the San Diego State game. Jefferson practiced all week and told the media that is ready to play vs. Navy.
09/2810:16amAsher ClarkRB Questionable ShoulderClark is dealing with an injured shoulder. HC Calhoun said Clark's status for the Navy game is indefinite. The sophomore is leading the Falcon's in rushing yards (262) through the first four games, but fullback Jared Tew continues to get the most carries. Junior Savier Stephens would see more playing time if Clark is unable to go.
09/204:54pmPJ Adeji-PaulCB Out KneeAdeji-Paul left last week's game with a knee injury and HC Calhoun said he will be out about three weeks. Adeji-Paul was starting in place of junior Reggie Rembert who had been serving a suspension. Sophomore Josh Hall moves into the No. 2 spot while Adeji-Paul is on the shelf.
09/1612:08pmKyle HaldermanWRZ Out CollarboneHalderman broke his collarbone in August and will be out for another 4-6 weeks. The junior led the team in receiving last year with 266 yards and three touchdowns. Jonathan Warzeka will fill in while Halderman is out.
08/2110:09pmAnthony HemphillWR Out For Year Left TeamSenior Anthony Hemphill has left the Air Force football program. He was listed as the Falcons' backup X receiver in camp. He played in three games a year ago.
08/091:29amKyle LumpkinTB Out For Year AcademicsLumpkin will sit out the 2009 season due to academic reasons. He ranked third on the team in rushing last year. Starting tailback Asher Clark will be backed up by junior Savier Stephens.
Akron Zips
Next game: Ohio at Akron on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/269:28pmDale MartinRB Questionable UnknownMartin missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury. The sophomore is listed as a reserve on the Akron depth chart.
09/2311:43amCowles StewartOL Out SuspensionStewart has been charged with felonious assault for repeatedly punching a man during a fight last month and has been suspended from the team. The sophomore started a couple of games as a freshman before being injured. He since has been relegated to backup duties.
09/197:38amChris JacquemainQB Out SuspensionJacquemain has been suspended indefinitely from the Zips' football team for a violation of team rules. There is no timetable for his return. Sophomore Matt Rodgers takes over the starting duties while Jacquemain is out. His backup against Indiana will be either RS freshman walk-on Jared Wackerly or freshman Patrick Nicely.
Alabama Crimson Tide
Next game: Alabama at Mississippi on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/037:24amKenny BellWR Questionable ShinTrue freshman WR Kenny Bell has not played all season because of debilitating shin splints that keep him from practicing.  He does not participate in any contact drills during practice as of Sept 21.  His status for the rest of the season is questionable, making him a likely redshirt candidate.
10/037:23amDemetrius GoodeRB Questionable KneeSophomore RB Demetrius Goode hyperextended his knee in the Sept 19 game against North Texas and did not play against Arkansas (Sept 26).  Head coach Nick Saban says that Goode's injury is "nothing that's really an issue or a problem."  The reserve RB (No. 4 on depth chart) is questionable for the Kentucky game.
09/2911:15pmJeramie GriffinFB Out For Year Torn ACLSophomore FB Jeramie Griffin will miss the 2009 season with a torn ACL suffered during fall preseason camp.  Griffin was a part of the fullback and running back rotations for the Crimson Tide in 2008.
09/286:59amDont'a HightowerLB Out For Year KneeSophomore LB Dont'a Hightower will miss the rest of the 2009 season after undergoing surgery to repair ligament damage according to head coach Nick Saban.  Hightower is known as one of the best pass-rushers in the SEC.  The No. 1 WLB was replaced in the Arkansas game by fellow sophomore Courtney Upshaw.
09/2711:04amJerrell HarrisLB Out EligibilitySophomore SLB Jerrell Harris is out indefinitely due to an issue regarding his eligibility.  Harris received a laptop from Athens, AL native Curtis Anderson, the same man who paid for a fishing trip for fellow Alabama sophomores Mark Ingram and Julio Jones.  Harris, a reserve SLB (No. 2 on the depth chart), played in 10 games as a true freshman in 2008.
09/158:11amDamion SquareDE Out For Year Torn ACLRedshirt freshman DE Damion Square tore his ACL during the Sept 12 game against Florida International and will miss the rest of the 2009 season.  "It's really too bad," Saban said. "He got redshirted last year and was promising freshman. We were hopeful that he would give us great depth. But it gives somebody else an opportunity to go out and play."
08/266:09amPetey SmithLB Out For Year GrayshirtTrue freshman LB Petey Smith will delay his arrival to Alabama until January 2010.  The reserve MLB was listed as the No.3 MLB on the depth chart.
08/266:08amAlonzo LawrenceS Out For Year DismissedRedshirt freshman Alonzo Lawrence was dismissed from the team during the summer session.  Lawrence was listed as the No. 3 SS on the depth chart.
08/266:03amCharlie KirschmanLB Out For Year Medical scholarshipJunior WLB Charlie Kirschman is being placed on medical scholarship.  The reserve WLB is listed as the No.4 WLB on the depth chart.
08/265:54amJennings HesterLB Out For Year Medical scholarshipSophomore reserve MLB Jennings Hester will receive a medical scholarship.  The No.4 MLB's absence leaves Alabama with no depth at the MLB position.
08/265:52amEvan CardwellC Out For Year Medical scholarshipReserve center Evan Cardwell was placed on medical scholarship.  The senior was slated as the No.3 center on the depth chart.  Cardwell made seven starts during his Crimson Tide career.
08/265:44amCharlie HiggenbothamLB Out For Year TransferJunior MLB Charlie Higgenbotham will transfer to South Alabama.  The reserve MLB (No.2 on depth chart) recorded four tackles in 2008.  Higgenbotham's departure leaves the Crimson Tide without much depth at the MLB position.
08/265:41amChris JacksonWR Out For Year TransferSophomore WR Chris Jackson will transfer to Georgia Tech.  The reserve WR moved from DB, where he made six tackles as a true freshman in 2008.  As a wide receiver, Jackson was slated to be third-string behind Marquis Maze and Brandon Gibson.
08/174:37pmBrandon FanneyLB Out For Year TransferFanney has been granted permission to transfer from UA. The 2008 starter was third on the team with 66 tackles - nine for a loss. With Fanney's departure look for senior Eryk Anders to take over the starting job.
08/076:48pmPrince HallLB Out For Year TransferHall will play his senior season at Central Washington. The often-troubled linebacker has been suspended a number of times during his time at Alabama and decided it was time leave the program.
Arizona Wildcats
Next game: Arizona at Washington on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/2811:46amBrooks ReedDE Questionable AnkleReed sat out the game at Oregon State with a sprained ankle and is questionable for Washington in week six. HC Stoops said his sacks leader from a year ago should be cleared to practice this week.
09/2811:44amVaughn DotsyOL Questionable ConcussionDotsy sat out the Oregon State game with a concussion and is questionable for Washington. HC Stoops says he will most likely be cleared to practice this week and should play in Seattle.
09/2811:42amMike DiazOL Questionable ConcussionDiaz sat out the week four contest due to a concussion and will use the idle week five to get healthy. Consider the senior tackle questionable for Washington.
09/2811:41amKeola AntolinRB Questionable AnkleAntolin left the week four game after suffering a sprained ankle and is questionable to return in week six vs. Washington.
09/2811:40amNic GrigsbyRB Questionable ShoulderGrigsby sprained his right shoulder at Oregon State and is questionable to return after the idle week five. The Pac-10 leader in rushing yards per game said late Saturday that he will play against the Huskies.
09/2811:38amBug WrightWR Questionable KneeWright recently had knee surgery but HC Stoops said Arizona should be close to 100% after the much needed idle week five. Consider Wright questionable for Washington on Oct. 10th.
09/219:36pmRob GronkowskiTE Out For Year BackJunior Rob Gronkowski had season-ending surgery to help mend his ailing back. The Wildcats ran most of their offense through Gronkowski and will undeniably miss him. In the absence of the first-team All-Pac10 player Arizona's offense has noticeably lacked in production through the air. Junior A.J. Simmons has taken over the starting job.
08/091:38amScott SmithDE Out For Year Kicked Off TeamSmith's scholarship has not been renewed and he is no longer on the football team. The sophomore reserve transferred from Cal a year ago and will not play in 2009.
08/091:34amKaniela TuipulotuDT Out For Year TransferTuipulotu will transfer from Arizona to Hawaii. He started seven games in 2008 for the Wildcats but wants to be closer to home. He was listed as the No. 2 DT for 2009 as senior Earl Mitchell has a lock on the starting job.
Arizona State Sun Devils
Next game: Arizona State at Washington State on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/0210:11amThomas AltieriC Questionable KneeAltieri has been starting for Garth Gerhart but has landed on the injury report with a banged up knee. Gerhart is expected back this weekend and will resume his starting job.
10/0210:10amGarth GerhartC Probable ToeGerhart is battling turf toe and sat out the last two games. He was expected to play in week four but did not enter the game. Gerhart might have been relegated to backup duties because HC Erickson was so pleased with the play of his replacement, senior Thomas Altieri, but now Altieri has landed on the injury report himself. Gerhart is expected to start against Oregon State.
10/0210:09amMike MarciszOL Out For Year ShoulderMarcisz suffered a shoulder injury that is going to require surgery. The sophomore will miss the remainder of the season. Walk-on Brent Good did a commendable job in the second half at Georgia and HC Erickson is inserting him into the starting lineup this weekend.
09/3011:32pmRyan McFoyS Questionable FootMcFoy suffered a foot injury and is listed as questionable for the Oregon State game this weekend. RS freshman Keelan Johnson would replace him as starting strong safety if he is unable to play.
09/3011:28pmZach SchlinkOL Doubtful KneeSchlink had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to remove cartilage forcing him to miss the season opener. The sophomore has yet to play this year and is doubtful for the game against Oregon State.
09/2811:56amJovon WilliamsTE Questionable KneeWilliams is slowed by a knee injury and is questionable for the week five Oregon State game. The senior is one of four tight ends in the picture for playing time in HC Erickson's offense.
09/2811:54amMatt HustadOL Questionable KneeHustad is dealing with an injured knee and is questionable for Oregon State's visit to Tempe. The offensive line is banged up as a whole and HC Erickson is searching for some players to step up.
09/2811:53amJon HargisOL Questionable ShoulderHargis is dealing with a shoulder injury and is questionable for the Oregon State game. HC Erickson has his hands full in trying to figure out who will be healthy enough to play this weekend.
09/2811:47amJames BrooksDE Probable Suspension ServedBrooks has yet to play this season due to a violation of team rules but is expected to return vs. Oregon State in week five. Brooks was low on the preseason camp depth chart after coming out of spring practice on the first team. JUCO transfer Dean DeLeone started opposite senior Dexter Davis in week three.
09/2610:09pmOliver AaronLB Questionable ElbowAaron is recovering from a dislocated elbow and the sophomore reserve might return Oct 3 vs. Oregon State.
09/239:57amThomas WeberK Out GroinWeber has a torn muscle in his groin and will be out four to six weeks while recovering. The 2007 Lou Groza award winner did not play last week against ULM and was replaced by true freshman Bobby Wenzig. Wenzig was 5-for-5 on extra points and made a 24-yard field goal in that contest. Wenzig likely takes over the kicking duties, but linebacker Mike Nixon kicked in high school and is another option for HC Erickson.
08/186:34pmOsahon IraborDB Out For Year ThumbRecruit Osahon Irabor is expected to miss the entire season after having right thumb surgery. He was not listed on the Sun Devils' depth chart.
08/186:32pmBrandon SmithWR Out KneeReserve receiver Brandon Smith suffered what could be a serious knee injury last week. The fifth-year senior appeared to have injured his ankle at first but later was found to have suffered what could be a ligament tear. He was expected to be a backup split end this season behind Kerry Taylor and Gerell Robinson.
Arkansas Razorbacks
Next game: Auburn at Arkansas on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/2711:09amLondon CrawfordWR Questionable CollarboneSenior WR London Crawford broke his collarbone against Missouri State on Sept 5 and has missed three straight weeks of action.  His status for the Texas A&M game is unknown.  The first-string receiver started in 11 games in 2008 and was a starter in the opener.  Crawford recorded two catches for 44 yards against Missouri State.  It is not known how Crawford's injury will affect Arkansas, as the Razorbacks have one of the deepest receiving corps in the SEC.  Thirteen different players caught passes during the Sept 5 season opener.
09/027:33amJohn HendersonDT Out For Year TransferJunior NT John Henderson has signed a letter of intent with Southern Mississippi.  The former JUCO transfer had originally signed with Arkansas but was granted a release.  Henderson was listed as the No. 3 NT on the Razorbacks depth chart.
09/027:29amBrandon LampkinDE Out For Year TransferSophomore DE Brandon Lampkin transferred to Georgia Southern.  The reserve DL was listed as the No. 3 LDE on the depth chart.
09/027:17amColby BernaG Out For Year RedshirtTrue freshman LG Colby Berna will redshirt this season to recover from offseason shoulder surgery.  Berna was listed as the No. 3 LG on the Razorbacks depth chart.
08/266:14amIsaac MadisonCB Out For Year Torn ACLStarting CB Isaac Madison is out for the season with a torn ACL (Aug 17).  The junior starter at RCB was second on the team last season with 7 passes broken up and also recorded 38 tackles and 1 interception.  Sophomore Greg Gatson immediately replaced Madison, but true freshmen Darius Winston (No. 2 RCB) and David Gordon (No. 3 LCB) are receiving what would be Madison's reps in practice.
08/095:25pmKhiry BattleLB Out For Year DismissedBackup LB Battle has been dismissed from the football team after being arrested twice within the span of seven weeks. The sophomore's vacated No. 2 MLB job will most likely be filled by junior Jermaine Love who has nine tackles in two seasons.
Arkansas State Red Wolves
Next game: TBA
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/027:37amCainan TaylorDT Out For Year Left teamRedshirt freshman DT Cainan Taylor has left the team.  The reserve DT was listed as the No. 3 DT on the depth chart.
08/136:21pmJarriel NormanWR Out For Year DismissedProjected starting receiver Jarriel Norman was booted from the team for conduct detrimental to the team. The senior had one start last year and had an impressive average of 16.4 yards per catch. Outside of senior Jahbari McLennan the Red Wolves have few players with much playing time under their belt.
08/136:15pmPaul StephensCB Out For Year DismissedSenior defensive back Paul Stephens was dismissed from Red Wolves football after his arrest for breaking and entering. He was expected to compete with senior Cordarious Mingo for a starting job in 2009.
08/136:14pmLeroy TrahanDB Out For Year DismissedJunior DB Leroy Trahan was dismissed from the team due to conduct detrimental to the team. He was not likely to get much playing time in 2009 as he was buried on the depth chart.
Army Black Knights
Next game: Vanderbilt at Army on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/036:18amTrent SteelmanQB Probable HipFreshman QB Steelman is probable to start on Oct. 3 against Tulane despite suffering a hip injury in week four against Ball State.  While Steelman is on track to start his fifth consecutive game, he has also missed time in all the previous four due to minor injuries, meaning plenty of playing time for backup Chip Bowden.  In fact HC Rich Ellerson has said that he believes there are times when Bowden provides better matchups at QB, so expect to see some of the senior on Saturday.
10/036:16amCeDarius WilliamsFB Questionable AnkleWilliams did not play on Saturday Sept. 19 against Ball State or on Sept. 26 against Iowa State due to an ankle injury and is questionable to return on Oct. 3 against Tulane.  The starting FB was replaced by slot back Pat Mealy in formations with a fullback.  Mealy enters week four with just over 200 yards rushing, tops on the team. 
Auburn Tigers
Next game: Auburn at Arkansas on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/037:28amByron IsomG Out SuspensionJunior LG Byron Isom has been suspended indefinitely by head coach Gene Chizik for violation of team rules.  He was not on the sidelines during Auburn's recent win over Ball State.  True freshman John Sullen is filling in for Isom at LG.
10/037:27amDrew ColeS Questionable AnkleSophomore FS Drew Cole has missed two straight games with an ankle injury and is questionable for the Tennessee game.  Cole sustained the injury during Auburn's SEC opener against Mississippi State.  Cole's absence, combined with the preseason injuries to Aairon Savage and Mike McNeil, thins out the Auburn defensive back rotation.
10/037:26amMichael McNeilDB Doubtful LegJunior Mike McNeil has been rehabbing from a broken leg suffered during fall preaseson camp and has missed the entire season to date (four games).  He is doubtful for the Tennessee game.  Freshman Daren Bates has stepped up in McNeil's absence.
09/193:05amMontez BillingsWR Out For Year Left teamSenior WR Montez Billings left the team to pursue other opportunities.  Billings has already graduated from Auburn University.  As the leading returning receiver (24 receptions, 227 receiving yards in 2008), Billings was expected to start again this season and vie for the top receiver slot.  His departure leaves a giant hole at WR that needs to be replaced immediately.
08/266:27amRudy OdomG Out For Year Left teamSenior RG Rudy Odom left the team for the second time this year.  The No. 2 RG on the depth chart played in two games last season while struggling through various injuries.
08/2212:04pmAairon SavageDB Out For Year AchillesProjected starter Aairon Savage tore his Achilles and is out for the season.
08/095:45pmChristian ThompsonS Out For Year Left TeamSophomore safety Thompson has left the football program. It is unclear if he left of his own accord or was dismissed. Thompson played in 10 games in 2008 as a true freshman logging one tackle. He played a bigger role during the spring with starters Zac Etheridge and Mike McNeil limited by injuries.
08/095:43pmMarcus JemisonLB/S Out For Year Left TeamReserve LB/S Jemison has left the football program. It is unclear if he left of his own accord or was dismissed. Jemison redshirted last season after sustaining an injury.
08/095:42pmJomarcus SavageDL Out For Year Left TeamRedshirt freshman Savage has left the team. It is unclear if he left of his own accord or was dismissed. Savage redshirted last season after sustaining an injury.
Ball State Cardinals
Next game: Ball State at Temple on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/3011:04pmSean BakerS Doubtful HandBaker has a broken hand and sat out the game at Auburn. The reigning MAC Frosh of the Year suffered the injury on the second play of the week three game at Army. Baker is doubtful to play vs. Toledo this weekend. Senior Kyle Kuntz replaced Baker in the starting lineup. Sophomores Josh Howard and Kyle Hoke also saw an increase in playing time.
09/222:19pmSeth WhiteWR Out For Year CollarboneWhite broke his collarbone in the first half against Army and is done for the 2009 season. The injury requires surgery. White started the first two games of the season and was second on the team in receptions going into week three.
09/081:52amMadaris GrantTE Out For Year KneeGrant tore his ACL in the first quarter of the season opener and will undergo surgery in a couple of weeks. The senior and team captain will petition the NCAA for a sixth year of eligibility. After Thursday's loss, HC Parrish said Grant was the one player he couldn't afford to lose. Grant's replacement has not been determined. Sophomore Ryan Hartke, who had never played the position before, filled in Thursday night but was called for a holding penalty that nullified a Ball State touchdown. Freshman Zane Fakes, a converted running back, will compete with Hartke for the starting job.
08/132:07amDerrick HenryS Out For Year AcademicsJunior Derrick Henry was expected to provide depth in the Cardinals' secondary but is not with the team because of what coach Stan Parrish termed "academic issues" encountered during the spring semester. Henry finished 2008 with 42 tackles, but he had only 12 in the final seven games. While unable to play regularly on defense, he was regarded as a key performer on special teams.
Baylor Bears
Next game: Baylor at Oklahoma on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/036:18amBlake SzymanskiQB Probable ShoulderSzymanski, who is Baylor's starting QB with sophomore Robert Griffin out for the season, suffered a bruised shoulder in week four's win over Northwestern State but is probable to play on Oct. 3 against Kent State.  X-Rays were negative and the senior is officially being considered day-to-day by HC Art Briles.  It is not known who would start at QB for the Bears if Szymanski is unable to play.  Nick Florence is listed as the #3 QB, but its also possible the Bears burn the redshirt of talented freshman Brody Trahan.
10/036:18amJay FinleyRB Probable AnkleStarting halfback Finley did not play on Sept. 26 against Northwestern State but is probable to return on Oct. 3 against Kent State.  The star runner had 121 yards and a TD against UConn before leaving injured.  Terrence Ganaway would continue to be the featured back if Finley's outlook dims.
09/288:22amRobert GriffinQB Out For Year KneeGriffin suffered a torn ACL in week four's win over Northwestern State and will not play again this season.  The talented sophomore was initially injured on the first drive of the game when his leg bent awkwardly as he was tackled, but Griffin remained in the game until halftime with his knee heavily wrapped before being removed for good.  Griffin was responsible for 28 total touchdowns as a freshman in 2008 and considered the Bears best hope of making a bowl game in 2009.  Senior Blake Szymanski, who was the starting QB before Griffin arrived on campus, is slated to take over the starting spot.
09/288:21amMikail BakerDB Out For Year KneeBaker is out for the season after tearing his ACL in week four against Northwestern State.  The senior defensive back sees action in nickle and dime packages, but perhaps his biggest contributions come on special teams, where he is the Bears top kick returner. 
09/217:49amAntareis BryanCB Out FootStarting CB Bryan, the most experienced member of the Bears secondary, is out 6-8 weeks after breaking a bone in his foot during week three's match-up with UConn.  Bryan will replaced by the tandem of Clifton Odom and Mikail Baker. 
Boise State Broncos
Next game: Boise State at Tulsa on 10/14
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/278:07pmMichael AtkinsonDT Questionable SuspensionFreshman defensive tackle Michael Atkinson has not played yet this season due to a suspension. Atkinson was arrested in July on a DUI charge after a car accident. He also was charged with leaving the scene of an accident. Sophomores Billy Winn and Chase Baker appear to be at the top of the depth chart.
09/278:06pmGreg GrimesDT Questionable LegRS freshman DT Greg Grimes has been out the past month with a leg injury. The position was thin to begin with as talented defensive tackle Michael Atkinson has been suspended following a DUI arrest. Boise State still has two excellent, explosive and aggressive defensive tackles - Chase Baker and Billy Winn - but no proven performers behind them.
09/268:31amDJ HarperRB Out KneeHarper likely will miss the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee in week three. He and fellow junior tailback Jeremy Avery provided 293 rushing yards Friday night at Fresno State. Now, the workload will mostly fall to Avery with sophomore Doug Martin spelling him. HC Peterson said Harper should be able to redshirt this season, giving him two more seasons of eligibility.
09/155:17pmAaron BurksWR Out For Year RedshirtTrue freshman Aaron Burks likely will redshirt unless the Broncos have an injury that forces their hand, HC Petersen said. The Broncos decided to play true freshman wideout Kirby Moore against Miami - filling the one vacant slot in the receiver rotation. Burks was listed on the depth chart for the first two games but didn't play.
08/171:02amAndy SilsbyFB Out For Year KneeSenior fullback Andy Silsby tore an ACL in a softball game and will be out for the year. He will help coach.
08/1312:31amDrew HawkinsQB Out For Year PersonalQuarterback-turned-wide receiver Drew Hawkins has left the football program and quit the sport because of a history of concussions. Hawkins sustained his latest concussion in a recreational softball game. He was slated to move to receiver this fall after spending his redshirt year at quarterback. The loss of Hawkins means the Broncos only have two quarterbacks on the roster who have taken a snap in a college practice - sophomore starter Kellen Moore and junior backup Mike Coughlin. True freshmen Mike Tamburo and Joe Southwick will compete for the third-string job.
Boston College Eagles
Next game: Boston College at Virginia Tech on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/0211:36amIfeanyi MomahWR Out KneeJunior WR Ifeanyi Momah has been out indefinitely with a sprained right medial collateral ligament injury (missed the Wake Forest game on Sept 26; not expected to play vs. FSU).  It has been reported that Momah is healthy enough to play, but the Boston College coaching staff wants to redshirt him (which is why he isn't expected to play the rest of the season barring injury to other WRs).  The reserve receiver caught 11 passes in 2008 for 149 yards and 3 touchdowns (second on the team last season).
10/0211:35amJames McCluskeyFB Doubtful AchillesJunior FB James McCluskey has battled an Achilles injury for most of fall preseason camp and has missed the first four games of the season.  He is doubtful for the Florida State game  In 2008, McCluskey rushed for 84 yards on 23 carries and one touchdown and also caught 19 passes for 123 yards.  Senior DT Brendan Deska could see action at FB during McCluskey's absence.
10/0211:35amWill ThompsonLB Doubtful ShoulderSophomore LB Will Thompson missed the first four games of the season and is doubtful for the Florida State game.  Thompson is listed as the No. 1 WLB on the depth chart.  In Thompson's absence, true freshman Luke Kuechly has excelled.
10/0211:34amDominick LeGrandeLB Probable UndisclosedSophomore LB Dominick LeGrande left practice (Sept 24) with an undisclosed injury and missed the Wake Forest game.  His status for the Florida State game is probable.  LeGrande is one of the leaders on the Boston College defense thus far this season due to the injuries to Mike McLaughlin and the cancer battle of All-American Mark Herzlich.  Redshirt freshman Nick Clancy will start at SLB for LeGrande against Wake. 
10/0210:31amJordan McMichaelTE Probable LegJunior TE Jordan McMichael is battling a minor leg injury but should be ready to go against FSU.  McMichael caught a 50-yard touchdown pass (the longest of his career) from QB David Shinskie during BC's recent win over WF. 
10/0210:26amRoderick RollinsCB Out HamstringSenior CB Roderick Rollins will miss the FSU game with a hamstring injury, but he vows to return against Virginia Tech (Oct 10).  Rollins injured his hamstring during the fourth quarter of the Wake Forest game.  The No. 1 LCB on the depth chart will be replaced by sophomore Isaac Johnson, who made a game-saving hit on WF's Riley Skinner during OT to preserve a win for the Eagles.
08/105:33pmMark HerzlichLB Out For Year CancerHerzlich has been diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer in his left leg. The ACC Defensive Player of the year is two months into an aggressive chemotherapy plan and will not play in 2009. The cancer gives him a five-percent higher chance of breaking his leg. "If it breaks, the cancer spreads," he said.
08/105:23pmDominique DavisQB Out For Year AcademicsProjected starting quarterback Dominique Davis was declared academically ineligible and will transfer out of the BC program. The QB position in BC is a bit chaotic. There are six QB's on the roster, NONE of which have taken an in-game snap from under center in their careers. Billy Flutie has played college ball - at wide receiver, punter and holder - but he will only get a handful of chances for "change-of-pace" snaps. Codi Boek played in every game last year, including four starts - at FullBack. The other four candidates are either true freshmen or redshirt freshmen.
Bowling Green Falcons
Next game: Bowling Green at Kent State on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/278:11pmJimmy ScheidlerTE Questionable AnkleScheidler had to leave the week three game and did not return. After the game he was on crutches with an ice bag on his right ankle. The senior sat out the Boise State game in week four. Junior Nick Rieke is listed as the No. 2 tight end but the Falcons did not even use a tight end in the opening play of the game, opting to use three wide receivers.
09/1012:03amTyrone ProntyWR Out FootPronty suffered a broken foot in the season opener against Troy and will be out 4-to-6 weeks. The senior was second on the team with six receptions. Sophomore Ray Hutson will start in Pronty's spot.
08/174:49pmAndrew BeamQB Out For Year TransferReserve QB Andrew Beam has transferred to the University of Findlay in hopes to get more playing time his senior season. Senior Tyler Sheehan has the Falcon's starting job locked up with a number of inexperienced quarterbacks vying for the backup position.
08/1611:25pmCalvin WileyWR Out KneeSenior wide receiver Calvin Wiley suffered a knee injury that could possibly sideline him for the season. Concerns are Wiley, who missed the 2007 campaign because of a knee injury, suffered ligament damage. Results from an MRI will determine his fate. The Falcons have three other seniors all with starting experience slated as No. 1's.
Buffalo Bulls
Next game: FCS (1-AA) Opponent at Buffalo on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/3011:02pmBunduka KargboS Questionable ShoulderTrue freshman Bunduka Kargbo is questionable for the week five matchup with Central Michigan due to a shoulder injury. Kargbo has not played yet this year, preserving his redshirt.
09/3011:00pmEd YoungWR Questionable ShoulderYoung has landed on the injury report for week five. The sophomore reserve suffered a shoulder injury and is questionable for the Central Michigan game.
09/3010:58pmKendric HawkinsCB Probable ConcussionHawkins has been out while recovering from a concussion but has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against Central Michigan.
09/3010:56pmMatt BacoulisC Out LegBacoulis will miss the next six to eight weeks after breaking his left fibula. Sophomore Josh Violanti is now the starter at center and will be backed up by RS freshman Graham Whinery.
09/2310:07pmJose CortesOL Out For Year ShoulderCortes will probably miss the remainder of the season. The RS freshman is to undergo shoulder surgery according to HC Gill. Cortes was the No. 2 left guard behind junior Peter Bittner and Gill has made a few changes to the backup group on the offensive line.
08/2512:57pmJames StarksRB Out For Year ShoulderBuffalo's chances of repeating as MAC champions suffered a major blow Tuesday when the school announced that star senior running back James Starks will miss the season with a labral tear in his shoulder. Starks is a fifth-year senior and has no eligibility remaining. Starks is the school's all-time leading rusher with 3,140 yards and 34 rushing touchdowns. He has scored the most points (222) of any player in Buffalo's history and ranks fifth in all-purpose yardage with 3,830 yards. In his absence, junior Brandon Thermilus will start. Thermilus rushed 100 times for 454 yards and seven touchdowns as a backup last season.
BYU Cougars
Next game: BYU at UNLV on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/309:23amVic So'otoDE Out FingerSo'oto broke his finger against Florida State in week three and played the week four game vs. Colorado State with a cast on his hand. He will undergo surgery this week and will miss the USU game, but should return in time for the Oct. 10 game at UNLV. So'oto is part of the defensive end rotation, spelling starting seniors Brett Denney and Jan Jorgensen.
09/309:15amJesse TaufiOL Out AcademicsTaufi has not yet completed academic requirements and has not played this season. He is out indefinitely. HC Mendenhall will look elsewhere to add depth to the Cougar offensive line.
09/2111:35amRussell TialaveaDT Out KneeTialavea went down with a knee injury in the first half vs. Florida State and did not return. What was initially feared to be an ACL injury turned out to be an MCL sprain. Recovery time should be two to four weeks. Senior Tevita Hola is the likely replacement while Tialavea recovers.
09/068:41pmHouston ReynoldsOL Out For Year KneeFreshman Houston Reynolds suffered an ACL tear in his right knee during preseason camp and is out for the season. Reynolds was beginning his first year with the Cougars after returning from a two-year mission. He had been working with the second team at guard and center.
08/171:43amJason SperedonG Out For Year ShoulderBrigham Young's inexperienced offensive line got more bad news on Friday. Projected starting left guard Jason Speredon is out for the season with a shoulder injury. BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall said after Friday night's practice that the junior, who has undergone five major surgeries in his career, has a rotator cuff tear in his shoulder and will be out between three and five months. RS freshman Marco Thorson will take Speredon's place as the starter.
08/1112:13pmBernard AfutitiDE Out For Year AcademicsJunior DE Bernard Afutiti is academically ineligible to compete in 2009. He will remain in school and work on becoming eligible for 2010. Afutiti missed most of spring camp for academic reasons as well. He is the third DE who will not be with the team this fall leaving seniors starters Brett Denny and Jan Jorgensen with very little depth behind them.
08/1112:10pmIan DulanDE Out For Year MissionReserve DE Ian Dulan is going on a church mission and will miss the 2009 season. His name doesn't appear on the post-spring depth chart.
08/1112:07pmBrandon HowardCB Out For Year PersonalReserve CB Brandon Howard has decided not to return to BYU football for personal reasons. He tallied five tackles in two years.
08/1112:03pmTyler KozlowskiWR Out For Year PersonalJunior receiver Tyler Kozlowski has decided to discontinue playing football to concentrate on school and other priorities. He earned lettermen honors as a freshman and sophomore while appearing in 25 games primarily on special teams. He contributed in all 13 games last year while totaling 31 receiving yards on three receptions.
California Golden Bears
Next game: California at UCLA on 10/17
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/0111:17amMatt Summers-GavinOL Questionable ShoulderSummers-Gavin has not practiced this week due to shoulder injury suffered at Oregon. HC Tedford said the injury is a sprained AC joint and that the RS freshman is questionable for USC. Expect junior Mark Boskovich to start the rivalry game at left guard if Summers-Gavin is unable to play.
09/2511:41amSpencer LadnerTE Out KneeStarter Spencer Ladner suffered a knee injury in the season opener that has kept him out of action since. Sophomore Anthony Miller has taken over as the starting tight end, but the Bears are woefully thin behind him. Ladner is not expected to return until at least the UCLA game in week seven.
09/2110:29amNyan BoatengWR Out FootBoateng suffered a fractured right foot during the game at Minnesota and will be out four to six weeks. He was Cal's leading receiver in 2008. Junior Jeremy Ross figures to pick up the majority of the available playing time in Boateng's absence. Ross caught two passes on the Bears' winning fourth-quarter drive in week three.
08/195:30pmTad SmithTE Out For Year KneeTad Smith has a torn ACL in his right knee and is out for the season. Unless he petitions the NCAA for a sixth year of eligibility, his college career is over. The fifth-year senior used his redshirt year in 2005. Smith had been battling sophomore Anthony Miller for the starting job. He was primarily a backup last season and played in 12 games, catching three passes for 23 yards and a touchdown. Smith's absence means Miller should begin the season as the starting TE with senior Skylar Curran and RS freshmen Jarrett Sparks and Spencer Ladner fighting for a backup role.
Central Michigan Chippewas
Next game: Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/279:26pmBryan SchroederRB Questionable UnknownSchroeder sat out the week four game vs. Akron and has only played in two games so far this year. The preseason projected starter has watched fellow sophomore Paris Cotton and junior Carl Volny carry the rock the majority of the time. Schroeder's status for the road trip to Buffalo is uncertain.
09/269:31pmTim PhillipsRB Questionable AnklePhillips left the week three Alcorn State game in the first half with an ankle injury and did not play in week four vs. Akron. Central Michigan has rotated several running backs through their offense. Junior Carl Volny and sophomores Paris Cotton and Bryan Schroeder shared the load. Consider Phillips questionable for Buffalo.
08/131:22amTaylor BradleyCB Out For Year AcademicsJunior Taylor Bradley will not be with the 2009 football team because of academic ineligibility. One of two seniors, Tommy Mama or Kirkston Edwards, is the likely candidate to take over the CB spot for the projected starter.
08/131:17amJosh AllisonDT Out For Year UnknownSophomore Josh Allison's career is apparently over due to an unspecified injury. The Chippewas return senior Frank Zombo, an All-MAC selection, junior Sean Murnane, senior Sam Williams and senior Larry Knight along the defensive line. Past that, HC Butch Jones said the key will be to develop depth and have younger players step up and contribute. "Our defensive line, we're probably going to (need) one or two freshman to be able to step up and give us some reps there," he said.
Cincinnati Bearcats
Next game: Cincinnati at South Florida on 10/15
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/036:19amDominique BattleCB Out UndisclosedBattle has been ruled out for the second straight week due to an undisclosed reason and will not play on Oct. 3 against Miami of Ohio.  In his stead, junior Marcus Bennett, who is primarily a wide receiver, will remain on defense and take over at CB.  Bennett earned his first career start last week in place of Battle.
10/036:19amJohn GoebelRB Out HamstringGoebel remains out indefinitely with a hamstring injury that has kept him out of action all season long.  The redshirt freshman was in the mix for carries during fall camp but obviously now health is his only concern. 
09/207:39amCurtis YoungLB Out KneeCincinnati's defense suffered a huge blow when senior LB Young suffered a knee injury in practice leading up to week three's match-up with Oregon State and required surgery.  Young is expected to miss 2-3 weeks while recovering.  The Linebacker/DE hybrid started the first two games of the year, recording 13 tackles and a sack.
09/182:22pmMalik JamesDB Out For Year Left TeamSophomore DB James has left the University of Cincinnati to return to his native California, ending his football career as a Bearcat.  James played sparingly, primarily appearing on special teams in his one plus year on the team.
08/111:57amVidal HazeltonWR Out For Year EligibilityProjected starter and USC transfer Vidal Hazelton will not play in 2009 after the NCAA denied his request to become immediately eligible. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound receiver caught 50 passes for 540 yards with the Trojans in 2007. Bothered by a high ankle sprain last season, he had only six receptions. Hazelton's addition could have given Cincinnati the deepest receiving corps in the Big East. The Bearcats still return Mardy Gilyard, a first-team All-Big East performer last year, and improving sophomore D.J. Woods.
Clemson Tigers
Next game: Wake Forest at Clemson on 10/17
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/0211:30amChris HairstonT Questionable KneeJunior LT Chris Hairston sustained a sprained knee during Clemson's game against Boston College.  Head coach Dabo Swinney said that the No. 1 LT looked "good" the morning after the BC game but added that he was unsure of Hairston's status for the Sept 26 game against TCU.  Hairston did not play against TCU, but he expects to be ready for the Maryland game (update: Hairston is questionable for UMD).
10/0211:09amMiguel ChavisDT Probable Back spasmsJunior DT Miguel Chavis is probable for the Maryland game despite back spasms.  Head coach Dabo Swinney said the reserve DT felt better after Wednesday's practice and should be ready to go on Saturday.  Chavis is the No. 2 DT behind sophomore Brandon Thompson.
09/058:08amJK JayT Out For Year BackTrue freshman RT JK Jay is out for the season with a herniated disc in his back.  Jay suffered the injury during summer workouts.  Prior to going down with the injury, Jay was expected to push for a starting job at right tackle prior to his injury.
08/105:05pmBarry HumprhiesOG Out For Year TransferHumphries is no longer a member of the Clemson football team, Head Coach Dabo Swinney announced. Humphries intends to transfer to another school for his final year of eligibility this fall. "I would like to be a starter in my final year of college and it would be very difficult for that to be the case at Clemson this year," said Humphries. Sophomore Antonio McClain has a lock on the right guard position and senior Thomas Austin will man the left guard job in 2009.
08/104:59pmStanley HunterLB Out For Year Giving Up FootballSophomore Stanley Hunter suffers from epilepsy and is giving up football. As a true freshman last year he played in 12 games and accumulated 37 tackles. Redshirt freshman Tank Rollins appears to be in line for the backup WLB position behind senior starter Kavell Conner - last year's team leading tackler.
Colorado Buffaloes
Next game: Colorado at Texas on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/019:37amMarkques SimasWR Probable Suspension/LegSimas finally made his 2009 debut in week three against Wyoming but he was significantly limited due to a leg injury that he took with him into the game and did not record any statistics.  The star wideout and big time playmaker should be fine on Oct. 1 against West Virginia.
10/019:37amNick KasaDE Out KneeFreshman Nick Kasa remains out indefinitely with a knee injury. A redshirt could be a possibility for the Buffaloes' top 2009 recruit if the knee requires surgery, which is an option though one Kasa appears unprepared to take at the moment.. Marquez Herrod has become a factor at DE. Sophomores Conrad Obi and LaGrone Shields have gained playing time as well, followed by sophomore David Goldberg and freshman Nick O'Neill in reserve.
10/019:35amBryce GivensOL Probable PersonalStarting offensive lineman Givens did not play on Saturday Sept. 19 against Wyoming as he attends to a personal matter.  He is expected to return and play on Oct. 1 against West Virginia.  Givens has started the Buffs first two games at right tackle.
09/308:25amDarrell ScottRB Probable KneeScott is probable to return from a knee injury and play on Oct. 1 against West Virginia.  The halfback has amassed only 13 carries but he has picked up 83 yards on those chances and is an explosive option for the Buffs' offensively.  Scott also adds value as a kick returner.
09/308:24amMichael SipiliLB Probable KneeSipili is just getting over a knee injury and should be able to play some role on the field on Oct. 1 against West Virginia.  Consider him probable.  The linebacker has been nicked up all year long with the MCL sprain and is yet to get consistent playing time.  He's in the mix at linebacker when healthy.
09/279:40amMax Tuioti-MarinerOL Out KneeTuioti-Mariner has resumed activities on the the practice field after tearing his ACL back in March.  His status to play anytime soon however, is unlikely.  The junior OL is at least 2-3 weeks away from a potential return to the gridiron.  Tuioti-Mariner has made one career start back in 2008 and is likely now nothing more than depth when he is able to return.
09/026:10amSione TauOL Out For Year SuspensionTau has been suspended for the fall semester by the Colorado football team for an undisclosed reason, essentially rendering him out for the season.  The sophomore was expected to provide depth on the offensive line. 
08/104:09pmDevin HeadRG Out For Year AcademicsHead has been ruled academically ineligible for the 2009 season. He started 10 games a year ago but out of spring training it appears sophomore Ryan Miller regained the starting role after taking a medical redshirt last season. Miller earned first team All-America honors his freshman year.
08/104:05pmJosh SmithWR Out For Year TransferJunior wide receiver Josh Smith has decided to transfer to pursue a musical career. He started 5 games last year and caught 29 passes for 387 yards. Coach Hawkins still has his main receiving threat in Scotty McKnight for 2009 but is looking at a plethora of inexperienced receivers to fill Smith's shoes.
Colorado State Rams
Next game: Utah at Colorado State on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/038:34amTy WhittierDE Questionable NeckWhittier sat out a couple of practices this week while recovering from a neck stinger suffered in the Weber State game and aggravated last Saturday vs. BYU. RS freshman Zach Tiedgen filled in for Whittier on the first team defense and will likely start at Idaho if Whittier is not able to go.
10/038:32amEugene DanielsDE Questionable KneeDaniels sat out practice this week with a knee injury. The sophomore is the team's top back up at defensive end and has been replaced by true freshman C.J. James.
10/0111:00amAlex WilliamsLB Questionable UnknownWilliams limped off the field in week four with an unspecified injury after the opening kickoff and did not return. The junior is questionable for Idaho. RS freshman Chris Gipson took over at middle linebacker and sacked BYU QB Max Hall a couple of times as well as recording a deflected pass.
09/277:19pmTJ BorckyWR Questionable IllnessBorcky missed the last two games due to an unspecified illness and is questionable for Idaho. Borcky will add a little depth to the Rams' offense when gets healthy.
09/032:38pmKlay KubiakQB Out ShoulderSophomore Klay Kubiak had offseason shoulder surgery, missed spring practice altogether, and has not been able to participate much this fall. He earned the backup role in 2008 and was expected to push for the starting job this year.
Connecticut Huskies
Next game: Connecticut at Pittsburgh on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/285:45pmScott LutrusLB Questionable NeckLutrus, who did not play the last three weeks due to a neck injury suffered in week one, will be re-evaluated during the upcoming bye in week five.  He has not yet taken any contact  in practice, and obviously that is the first step in his recovery.  The starting LB led UConn in tackles last year and is especially valuable as a run stopper on passing downs or when the opponent is in a passing formation.  Kijuan Dabney has been starting in place of Lutrus, but Dabney injured his shoulder in week four and is out for the year.  It remains to be seen who will start at LB if Lutrus cant return after the bye.
09/285:45pmKijuan DabneyLB Out For Year ShoulderReserve LB Dabney has underwent surgery on his left shoulder and will not play again in 2009.  The junior had been replacing the injured Scott Lutrus in the lineup and was getting considerable playing time.  The loss greatly thins the linebacking corps, as defensive back Robert McClain needed to be shifted from DB to LB to help with depth.
09/285:43pmKelmetrus WylieRB Out ArmReserve RB Wylie is out for 4-6 weeks after breaking his arm in week four.  The reserve running back was the primary backup to Jordan Todman. 
09/2711:45amRyan GriffinTE Questionable BackGriffin was forced to leave UConn's game on Saturday Sept. 12 against UNC with a significant back injury that has kept him out the past two weeks.  He will be re-evaluated after the bye in week five.  With Griffin on the shelf, look for John Delahunt and Corey Manning to pick up the slack at TE. 
09/228:33amBeau BrunelliDL Out For Year UndisclosedBrunelli has been reinstated from his school-imposed suspension however that does not mean the freshman DL will see the field this year.  Brunelli has been rehabbing from an undisclosed injury that will keep him out of action all season.  He was competing for playing time on the line before the suspension. 
09/209:12amZach FraserQB Out KneeFrazer had to leave UConn's week two matchup against UNC due to a right knee injury and he did not return.  While Fraser did not suffer a season-ending injury and will not require surgery, UConn HC Randy Edsall has announced that he will be out for at least two weeks, meaning he is targeting a week five return.  Cody Enders becomes the Huskies starting QB and Mike Box is elevated into the #2 role. 
08/2512:29pmHarris AgborS Out KneeReserve safety Harris Agbor suffered an LCL injury and is expected to be out at least six weeks. Senior Robert Vaughn is the lone safety on the roster with any valuable playing time under his belt.
08/2512:24pmMatt AshmeadLB Out For Year Left TeamReserve LB Matt Ashmead has graduated and moved on. He appeared to be buried on the weakside linebacker depth chart.
08/2512:17pmYianni ApostolakosTE Out For Year HipSophomore Yianni Apostolakos is done playing football. His hip injury will not allow him to play the game anymore. Three redshirt freshmen remain on the roster at tight end; Ryan Griffin and John Delahunt have separated themselves from the pack according to HC Edsall. Both are big and physical and could help out the offense tremendously.
08/2512:11pmJohn YurekS Out For Year KneeReserve safety John Yurek suffered a knee injury and will miss the 2009 season. RS freshman Jerome Junior will solidify his role as backup to 2nd TM BE stud Robert Vaughn at free safety.
08/2512:09pmJimmy BennettOL Out For Year KneeRS freshman Jimmy Bennett will have season-ending surgery on Friday after injuring his knee. He was battling senior Dan Ryan all spring and through the early days of camp for a starting job. Sophomore Mike Ryan becomes the third tackle.
08/112:01amMarcus CampbellDE Out For Year Left TeamProjected starter Marcus Campbell will not play for the Huskies this season. Team officials did not give a reason for his departure saying only that he would not be enrolled in school this fall. The junior played in 11 games as a reserve in 2008, recording 3.5 sacks. He was expected to start this season and help UConn replace departed seniors Cody Brown and Julius Williams at defensive end.
Duke Blue Devils
Next game: Duke at North Carolina State on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/0211:28amKyle GriswouldRB Out LegTrue freshman RB Kyle Griswould has missed the first four games of the season and had surgery on his knee recently.  It is believed that Griswould's prolonged absence makes it easier for the Duke coaching staff to redshirt him.  Prior to the injury, Griswould had outperformed highly touted local product Desmond Scott, though it was never certain that either would appear in a game this season.
10/0211:27amRandez JamesCB Out HandRedshirt freshman CB Randez James missed a fourth consecutive game with a hand injury.  The reserve CB has not seen action in a Duke uniform, as he was suspended for the 2009 Spring Game and has been nursing a hand injury since mid August.
10/029:09amMitchell LedermanG Probable LegJunior OG Mitchell Lederman missed the NC Central game with a leg injury.  His status for the Virginia Tech game is upgraded to probable.  Lederman was listed as the No. 1 RT on the preseason depth chart before making the move to G.
10/029:08amVince OghobaaseDT Probable LegSenior DT Vince Oghobaase missed the NC Central game with a leg injury, though it is believed that he could have played if his team needed him.  He is probable for the Virginia Tech game.  Oghobaase is considered to be the top defensive tackle in the ACC and a strong All-American candidate.  The injury that bothered Oghobaase was a re-aggravation of the injury the All-ACC defensive tackle suffered prior to the Kansas game.  Oghobaase led Duke with six sacks in 2008. 
10/029:06amJay HollingsworthRB Probable AnkleJunior RB Jay Hollingsworth played against NC Central game but was limited by an ankle injury.  His status for the Virginia Tech game is probable.  The No. 2 RB on the depth chart was Duke's leading rusher in 2008 (108 attempts; 399 yards--both team highs).  Both Hollingsworth and the No. 1 RB, Re'quan Boyette, are attempting to shake off the ill effects of their injuries.
10/029:04amRe'quan BoyetteRB Probable LegSenior RB Re'quan Boyette missed the game against NC Central with a leg injury.  He has been upgraded to probable for the Virginia Tech game.  Boyette is Duke's No. 1 RB in 2009 after being injured in 2008.  He and the No. 2 RB, Jay Hollingsworth, are both returning from injuries that limited their production in practice the week of the NCCU game.
10/029:03amJarrod HoltG Questionable ConcussionSenior LG Jarrod Holt is questionable for the Virginia Tech game after suffering a concussion against NCCU.  Holt is the most experienced offensive lineman on the Blue Devils roster.  His absence could put a damper into what is already a weak rushing attack.
10/028:59amTyree WatkinsWR Out LegTrue freshman WR Tyree Watkins will miss the Virginia Tech game with an unspecified leg injury.  The reserve WR is listed as the No. 3 WR behind junior Austin Kelly.
10/028:56amDesmond ScottRB Questionable HamstringTrue freshman RB Desmond Scott injured his hamstring during a Sept 29 practice and is questionable for the Virginia Tech game.  Against NCCU last week, Scott filled in for the then-injured Jay Hollingsworth and Re'quan Boyette and rushed for 100 yards.  With both Hollingsworth and Boyette set to return against Virginia Tech, it is not certain what role Scott will assume this week if he plays.
09/1111:14amAnthony Young-WisemanS Out For Year KneeTrue freshman DB Anthony Young-Wiseman will miss the rest of the 2009 season with a knee injury.  Young-Wiseman was listed as the No. 2 SS when senior Zack Asack was dismissed from the team.
08/255:14pmTony JacksonRB Out For Year DismissedJunior RB Tony Jackson was dismissed from the program over the summer. He was supposed to give Duke another experienced player in the tailback rotation. RS freshman Patrick Kurunwune will have a chance to crack the rotation as a third string option.
08/106:06pmZach AsackQB/SS Out For Year DismissedFormer starting quarterback Zach Asack has been dismissed from the team for a violation of team policy. The redshirt senior was moved from QB to Safety prior to spring's practice but it now appears sophomore Matt Daniels might move into the starting SS position for 2009.
East Carolina Pirates
Next game: East Carolina at SMU on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/029:02amDominique LindsayRB Doubtful ShoulderECU was without running back Lindsay the past two weeks because of an injury to the senior's shoulder.  He is still not ready to return on Oct. 3 against Marshall.  Lindsay has averaged just under 70 yards per game this season as the Pirates primary ball carrier and is responsible for two of the squads three rushing TDs.  Brandon Jackson continues to get most of the carries with Lindsay ailing. 
09/2710:20amAntonio AllisonDT Out FootAllison is out indefinitely after suffering a broken foot in week three against UNC.  The sophomore was entrenched as a starter on the defensive line before the injury, which requires surgery.  ECU has a number of options to replace Allison, including shifting to more 3-4 defense as opposed to 4-3.  They do have decent depth on the defensive line however. 
09/234:02pmJR RogersRB Out KneeRogers is out indefinitely with a knee injury.  The senior does not contribute as a running back, having not taken a carry this season, however he does see action as a kick and punt returner when healthy. 
09/233:41pmMichael BowmanWR Out ArmBowman is out indefinitely with a broken right arm.  The reserve WR provides depth when healthy.  He's yet to record a catch this season, and the sophomore only managed two receptions for 20 yards in 2008. 
08/1611:43pmAllen CrowderDE Out For Year SuspensionRS freshman Allen Crowder has been handed a season-long suspension for an undisclosed violation. Crowder was listed as a No. 2 defensive end behind starting seniors Scotty Robinson and CJ Wilson.
08/1611:40pmDeAndre JonesDB Out For Year Left TeamJunior DeAndre Jones has decided to transfer to another school. He has seen very limited action in the Pirates' secondary and was buried on the 2009 depth chart.
08/1611:39pmDJ McFaddenWR Out For Year Left TeamSophomore receiver DJ McFadden has decided to transfer to another school. He failed to develop a regular role at wide receiver after being recruited as a quarterback.
08/1611:37pmLorenzo OsborneLB Out For Year Left TeamJunior Lorenzo Osborne has decided to transfer to another school after two active seasons when he accumulated 23 tackles. He was redshirted last year.
08/1611:34pmJulian CarterS Out For Year Left TeamSophomore safety Julian Carter has decided to transfer to another school to finish out his collegiate career. He was being groomed to take on a much greater role with the Pirates but opted to leave anyway.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Next game: Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/279:38pmAndy SchmittQB Out For Year KneeThe Eagles announced last week that starting QB Andy Schmitt will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a right knee injury that will require surgery. The possible options to replace the fifth-year senior and four-year starter are sophomore Kyle McMahon and true freshman Alex Gillett.
08/134:49pmDerrick HunterCB Out For Year DismissedJunior defensive back Derrick Hunter has been dismissed from the team for violation of team rules. He earned two letters while playing in 21 games in the 2006 and 2007 football seasons. He missed the entire 2008 season with an injury.
08/134:36pmDarrius MoffettLB Out For Year AcademicsHighly recruited LB Darrius Moffett did not qualify academically for the 2009 season. The 6-foot-4 and 215-pound Moffett made 142 tackles, including 10 sacks, during his senior season of high school. 
08/134:22pmJosh WilliamsLB Out For Year TransferSophomore Josh Williams transferred to Ferris State. He had one tackle last year as a true freshman and was listed as the No. 3 SLB on the 2009 depth chart.
Florida Gators
Next game: Florida at LSU on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/299:10amTim TebowQB Questionable ConcussionSenior QB Tim Tebow suffered major blows to his chest and head during the Kentucky game and was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.  It was learned there (based on results from the CT scan) that Tebow suffered a concussion.  The Florida star was knocked out of the game on a clean hit by Kentucky DE Taylor Wyndham.  His status for the Oct 10 game against LSU is unknown.  Tebow is the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner, a 2008 national champion as a starting QB, and is considered one of the top college players in the country in 2009.
09/278:04amDeonte ThompsonWR Questionable HamstringRedshirt sophomore Deonte Thompson is battling through a minor hamstring injury and has not appeared in an SEC game (Tennesse or Kentucky) in 2009.  Head coach Urban Meyer is said to be taking it slow with Thompson to allow his injury to fully heal.  Thompson caught two touchdown passes against Troy on Sept 12 in the first half of a lopsided game (56-6).  Senior Brandon James is starting in place of Thompson.
09/278:02amJustin WilliamsWR Questionable FluJunior WR Justin Williams is battling the flu according to head coach Urban Meyer.  He did not play against Kentucky (Sept 26).  Williams is a reserve receiver who is in his first season on offense for the Gators; he made 16 tackles as a safety in 2008. 
09/278:01amBrendan BealLB Out Sore neckRedshirt freshman LB Brendan Beal is suffering from a sore neck that forces him to receive limited reps at practice.  According to head coach Urban Meyer, Beal had separated himself from the rest of the reserve linebackers and had established himself as the No. 2 MLB behind All-American Brandon Spikes.  Beal's injury further depletes the Gators' reserve linebacker corps.  Beal has not played all season.  According to the coaching staff, Beal is "likely to miss the next few weeks".
09/159:11amDesmond ParksTE Out For Year RedshirtTrue freshman TE Desmond Parks will likely redshirt due to a slow-healing dislocated kneecap.  Parks was supposed to be the back-up TE behind starter Aaron Hernandez, but the injury set his progress back several weeks.
09/099:06amAndre DeboseWR Out For Year HamstringHighly touted freshman WR Andre Debose is out for the season after undergoing surgery to reattach a torn tendon.  The Florida Gators coaching staff believes that Debose initially injured the hamstring during the track season of his senior year in high school.  Meyer had hoped that Debose could play a "Percy Harvin" role in 2009 despite being a true freshman.
09/059:04amCarl MooreWR Out BackSenior WR Carl Moore has missed practice since having an undisclosed procedure done on his back on Aug 18.  Head coach Urban Meyer says this about Moore's injury: "I was worried about that one.  I'd give you the term, but I don't know what it is--something about the nerves in his back.  It's still going to be a little while until he's ready."  Moore will miss the Sept 5 game against Charleston Southern and It is believed that his injury could be season-ending.  The reserve WR gained 185 receiving yards as a junior in 2008.
08/258:25amPaul WilsonWR Out For Year FootSophomore wide receiver Paul Wilson's football career came to an end August 7 when he suffered a second broken foot in less than a year.  The reserve wide receiver was projected to play special teams for the Gators.  Wilson will now seek a medical hardship.
08/258:10amDorian MunroeS Out KneeSenior safety Dorian Munroe tore his meniscus in practice last week and underwent surgery recently.  He is expected to miss at least five games and would be available for the October 10 game vs. LSU at the earliest.  Munroe was projected to start in 2008 before tearing his ACL.  This season, he was in a battle for a starting safety position with Major Wright before injuring the same knee.
08/076:55pmJohn JonesLB Out For Year TransferSeeking more playing time Jones has decided to transfer. The third team linebacker dressed for 13 games last season and saw action in all but two of those games as a member of the kickoff unit and as a reserve linebacker.
Florida Atlantic Owls
Next game: Florida Atlantic at North Texas on 10/17
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/0110:26pmJamari GrantTE Doubtful AnkleSenior TE Jamari Grant is likely to miss the Wyoming game with a serious ankle injury.  Grant injured the ankle the week leading up to the ULM game but played in the game.  He re-injured the ankle during the 1st quarter of the ULM game and did not return.  In Grant's absence, fellow senior Jason Harmon stepped up and played well.
09/3010:39amCortez GentWR Probable SuspensionSenior WR Cortez Gent has served his suspension for conduct detrimental to the team and is probable for the Wyoming game.  He missed games against South Carolina and ULM during his suspension.  Gent led the Owls in receiving yards, receptions, and receiving touchdowns in 2008.  Junior Lester Jean filled in for Gent during the latter's suspension.
09/027:59amWillie FloydRB Out For Year ChestRedshirt junior RB Willie Floyd is likely out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle.  Floyd sustained the injury during a summer workout session.  The reserve tailback has rushed for 206 yards in three seasons.
09/027:55amJermaine CouncilDE Out For Year Left teamDefensive lineman Jermaine Council has left the program.  The senior was listed as the No. 1 DE on the Owls depth chart despite playing in only four games last season (injury).
Florida International Golden Panthers
Next game: Florida International at Western Kentucky on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/037:42amMarquis RolleWR Questionable KneeJunior WR Marquis Rolle injured his knee during the first quarter of the Toledo game and did not return.  He is questionable for the ULM game.  Rolle is a reserve WR who caught nine passes (71 yards) in 2008.
10/037:42amAshlyn ParkerS Questionable KneeJunior FS Ashlyn Parker injured his knee in the game against Alabama on Sept 12 and has missed two straight games.  His status for the ULM game is questionable.  Parker made one start at FS last season before sustaining a season-ending injury (and receiving a medical redshirt).
09/271:39pmFranklin BrownLB Questionable GroinSophomore LB Franklin Brown has not appeared in a game all season, and his status for the ULM game is unknown. Brown had 17 tackles in 2008 as a true freshman.
Florida State Seminoles
Next game: Georgia Tech at Florida State on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/0211:27amJustin MinceyDT Questionable KneeSenior DT Justin Mincey missed the first four games of the season with a knee injury, but he practiced for the first time this season (Sept 30).  He is questionable for the Boston College game.  The senior starter at DT made four starts in 2008, amassing nine tackles (4.5 tackles for loss).
10/0211:26amAntwane GreenleeT Out KneeRedshirt sophomore RT Antwane Greenlee suffered a Grade 3 sprain of his MCL.  A timetable has not been set with regard to Greenlee's return.  Greenlee was involved in a tight battle with sophomore Zebrie Sanders (2008 starter) and redshirt freshman Rhonnie Sanderson for the starting right tackle position.
10/0211:26amJohn PriorT Out KneeTrue freshman OT John Prior has missed the first four games of the season with a knee injury.  He is ruled out for the Boston College game.  Prior is a reserve OL for the Seminoles in his true freshman season, but it appears he will receive a redshirt.
10/0211:25amDaniel GardFB Out KneeRedshirt junior FB Daniel Gard did not play against USF and is ruled out for the Boston College game.  Gard, the No. 1 FB on the depth chart, began spring practice as a back-up FB to Marcus Sims, who transferred.
10/0211:24amVince WilliamsLB Out BackSophomore MLB Vince Williams missed the first four games of the season with a back injury and is ruled out for the Boston College game.  Williams is listed as the No. 2 MLB on the Seminoles depth chart.  His injury opens the door for more playing time for Rechardo Wright.
10/0211:24amAaron GreshamLB Out KneeSophomore LB Aaron Gresham has missed two straight games with a knee injury and is ruled out for the Boston College game.  The No. 3 MLB on the depth chart is suffering from an injured knee.  His absence, along with the anticipated absence of No. 2 MLB Vince Williams, leaves the Seminoles thin at MLB.
09/307:29pmDemonte McAllisterDT Doubtful AnkleTrue freshman DT Demonte McAllister has missed the first four games of the season with an ankle injury.  His status for the Boston College game is doubtful.  With fellow tackles Mincey and McCray close to returning, it is unlikely that McAllister will play against Boston College.  McAllister remains eligible for a redshirt.
09/307:23pmMoses McCrayDT Probable ElbowSophomore DT Moses McCray did not play against USF game on Sept 26.  He has practiced this week (week of Sept 27) and is probable for the Boston College game.  McCray is a third-string DT behind senior Kendrick Stewart and fellow sophomore Everett Dawkins.  His injury hurts FSU's depth at DT, as they have only four healthy tackles available.
09/307:22pmJacobbi McDanielDE Probable KneeTrue freshman DE Jacobbi McDaniel was chop-blocked by a USF offensive lineman late in the first half.  His status for the Boston College game is probable.  McDaniel was considered to be the top DE coming out of HS in Spring 2009.
08/105:09pmMarcus SimsFB Out For Year TransferSenior fullback Marcus Sims has transferred to N. Alabama. He started eight games in his three-year Seminole career.
Fresno State Bulldogs
Next game: Fresno State at Hawaii on 10/11
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/279:10amLorne BellS Questionable KneeBell left the week two game with a knee injury and did not return. The "Human Missile" sat out the last two games with a strained MCL caused by a hyperextended his knee. Reserve Marvin Haynes is starting in Bell's place and Zak Hill is getting some playing time as well.
09/279:08amMatt AkersDE Questionable ShoulderAkers injured a shoulder in week two and was wearing sling. He has sat out the last two games and is questionable to return after the idle week five.
Georgia Bulldogs
Next game: Georgia at Tennessee on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/037:01amVince VanceT Probable UndisclosedSenior LT Vince Vance is battling an undisclosed injury that limited him during the Arizona State game,  but he should be ready to play against LSU.  Vance became the starting LT after sophomore Trinton Sturdivant suffered his second-straight season-ending knee injury.  Vance is himself coming off a knee injury-shortened season in 2008.
10/036:57amJosh DavisT Questionable ShoulderJunior LT Josh Davis has not played this season despite being available the past two games (Arkansas and Arizona State).  His status for the LSU game is questionable.  Davis is recovering from a shoulder injury he suffered in January that required surgery.  Head coach Mark Richt seems optimistic that he could see action soon.  Davis' availability is important with starter Trinton Sturdivant being out for the season and No. 2 LT Vince Vance being slowed by injury.
09/308:47pmQuintin BanksS Doubtful KneeJunior strong safety Quintin Banks has missed the entire season to date (four games) due to a knee injury suffered during the preseason fall camp.  Banks' status for the LSU game is doubtful, as he is still unable to change directions in a satisfactory manner (during practice).  In Banks' absence, freshman Bacarri Rambo continues to see significant action.
09/2911:43pmKiante TrippDE Doubtful ShoulderJunior DE Kiante Tripp has missed three games this year with a slow-healing shoulder stinger.  Tripp's status for the LSU game is doubtful.  The No. 2 LDE made three starts at OT in 2008.  In his place, redshirt freshman Cornelius Washington (who has been impressive in practice) will see significant action.
09/2911:42pmAkeem DentLB Doubtful HamstringJunior MLB Akeem Dent missed the Sept 26 game against Arizona State with a hamstring pull and is doubtful for the LSU game.  Dent had filled in for previously injured starter Darius Dewberry at SLB (Dewberry has since returned to action).  Dent is a major part of the Bulldogs' linebacker core, having made thirteen starts in his three seasons.
09/2911:42pmVance CuffCB Probable KneeJunior CB Vance Cuff missed the Arizona State game with a knee injury he sustained the week before against Arkansas.  Cuff sprained the MCL in his right knee during the third quarter of the Arkansas game and did not return.  Head coach Mark Richt had said that Cuff could possibly play against ASU, but he backed off those statements as game day approached.  Cuff, the No. 2 LCB behind senior Prince Miller, is upgraded to probable for the LSU game.
09/287:49amBruce FigginsTE Out SuspensionJunior TE Bruce Figgins will miss two more games to serve out a six-game suspension for violating team rules.  The No. 2 TE on the depth chart is known more for his blocking abilities than playmaking abilities.  Figgins started two games as a sophomore last year and recorded 32 receiving yards.
09/159:57amKris DurhamWR Out For Year ShoulderSenior WR Kris Durham will redshirt this season after injuring his shoulder during spring practice.  In 2008, Durham made four starts and caught 13 passes.
09/1410:12amRoderick BattleDE Out For Year Torn ACLSenior DE Roderick Battle will miss the rest of the 2009 season with a torn ACL.  Battle, a starter for 22 games of his career, had three tackles this season.  Says head coach Mark Richt: "It's just sad for Roderick first and foremost. But it's tough on us. It's why you recruit and train players. You try to get prepared for these moments. You don't want them, but you have to prepare for them."  Battle will be replaced by sophomore Justin Houston, who is returning after his two-game suspension.
09/078:30amTrinton SturdivantT Out For Year KneeMark Richt announced on Sept 6 that redshirt sophomore Trinton Sturdivant would miss the entire 2009 season with a torn ACL in his left knee.  The starting LT tore three ligaments (including the ACL) in the same knee in 2008.  Richt expects Sturdivant to recover fully in time for the 2010 season.  It is believed that starting RT Clint Boling (seven starts at LT in 2008) could move over to LT to replace Sturdivant.
08/277:11amBryce RosTE Out For Year ToeRedshirt freshman TE Bryce Ros suffered a career-ending toe injury during UGA's fall camp.  He will seek a medical scholarship this season. 
08/256:52amWashaun EaleyRB Out ElbowHighly touted true freshman RB Washaun Ealey has been out indefinitely since August 9 with an elbow injury.  Ealey was expected to compete for playing time in UGA's "backfield by committee" scheme.  While battling injury, Ealey has been moved down the depth chart in favor of walk-on RB Kalvin Daniels.
08/094:27pmTanner StricklandOL Out For Year ShoulderStrickland injured his shoulder in off-season workouts and will sit out the 2009 season. The backup lineman played in 13 games last year as a freshman.
08/094:24pmJohn KnoxS Out For Year TransferBackup up safety Knox has decided to transfer to Georgia Military. He started two games his freshman season and had 8 total tackles.
08/094:22pmTony WilsonWR Out For Year AnkleReserve wideout Wilson has been medically disqualified for the 2009 season due to an ankle injury. He started one game in 2008 before sitting the rest of the season out with injury.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Next game: Georgia Tech at Florida State on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/0211:23amDominique ReeseS Questionable ShoulderJunior FS Dominique Reese missed the North Carolina with a shoulder injury, and he is questionable for the Miss St game.  Reese was tied for 2nd on the team in 2008 with three interceptions in 2008.  His injury, along with the injury to Cooper Taylor (No. 2 FS), leaves the Jackets thin in the defensive backfield.
09/308:57pmCooper TaylorS Doubtful UndisclosedSophomore FS Cooper Taylor missed the Sept 26 game against North Carolina with an undisclosed injury and is doubtful for the Miss St game.  Taylor is the No. 2 FS on the depth chart behind starter Dominique Reese.  Taylor's injury, along with the injury to Reese, leaves the Jackets thin in the defensive backfield.
09/308:57pmTyler MeltonWR Probable KneeSophomore WR Tyler Melton has missed four straight games to begin the 2009 season.  His status for the Miss St game is probable.  The projected starter is recovering from an MCL sprain.  Melton caught five passes for 53 yards in 2008 and made seven starts.
09/308:56pmJaybo ShawQB Probable CollarboneGeorgia Tech backup QB Jaybo Shaw broke his collarbone during a scrimmage in mid August. He played in seven games and started one last year. Shaw practiced with the QBs on Sept 30 and is listed as probable in the latest Georgia Tech injury report, a sign that the sophomore reserve could be nearing his return.
09/308:55pmRichard WatsonRB Probable MultipleRedshirt freshman B-back Richard Watson is probable for the Miss St game after missing three straight games with hamstring and ankle injuries.  The third-string B-back last played in the season opener against Jacksonville State on Sept 5.
09/2911:50pmRobert HallDE Out KneeJunior DE Robert Hall injured his right knee against Miami (Sept 17) and is expected to miss four weeks.  At that time, it will be determined if his injury requires surgery to heal.  Hall recorded 13 tackles as a reserve in 2008 and had been the starter at right DE in 2009 prior to his injury.  Fellow junior Anthony Egbuniwe will fill in for Hall at starting DE.
09/2911:49pmKyle JacksonLB Out For Year FootSophomore LB Kyle Jackson will miss the 2009 season to have season-ending surgery on his foot.  Jackson sustained an injury to the Lisfranc joint of the top of his foot during preseason camp.  The No. 1 MLB ranked third on the team in 2008 with 61 tackles (35 solo).  Jackson, last year's ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, did not appear in a game this season.  He will likely apply for a sixth year of elibigility because he has already used his redshirt year.
09/0611:00amJordan LuallenQB Out For Year AnkleTrue freshman Jordan Luallen has not practiced since Aug. 8 because of an ankle injury.  Luallen is a likely candidate for a redshirt according to the Georgia Tech coaching staff, as they do not plan to play him this season.  Redshirt freshman Tevin Washington and true freshman David Sims will prepare to back up starting junior QB Josh Nesbitt.
08/288:08amJC LanierDT Out For Year ShoulderTrue freshman DT JC Lanier will miss the entire 2009 season after having season-ending shoulder surgery.  Lanier's absence could lead to some depth issues in what is already a young DT rotation for the Yellow Jackets.
Hawaii Warriors
Next game: Fresno State at Hawaii on 10/11
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/309:10amVaughn MeatogaDT Probable AnkleMeatoga suffered an ankle injury against UNLV in week three but returned to practice Monday. The sophomore has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's matchup with LaTech.
09/289:37amJovonte TaylorWR Questionable AnkleTaylor has missed the past couple days of practice with a sprained ankle suffered in the loss at UNLV. He is questionable for the game at LaTech. Royce Pollard has been working with the first team at Z receiver and as the kickoff returner in Taylor's absence.
09/289:35amAaron BrownLB Out HamstringBrown has been bothered by a hamstring injury since fall camp. He has been playing through it but HC McMackin said it is continuing to get worse and has shut him down. Brown may be out longer than just week five.
09/289:32amLaupepa LetuliOL Out KneeThe Warriors' offensive line will be without tackle Laupepa Letuli for Wednesday's game at Louisiana Tech. The senior injured his left knee during a weight training session and HC McMackin said he is hopeful Letuli will be back for the Fresno State game on Oct. 10th. With Letuli out, juniors Adrian Thomas and Kainoa LaCount have split the repetitions at right tackle.
09/279:14pmJohn FonotiDE Probable KneeFonoti sat out the last two games due to an injured knee. He suffered a hyper-extended left kneecap but has returned to practice. Sophomore Liko Satele started in place of the Warriors' leading returning tackler from 2008 in week two. Fonoti will travel with the team to Louisiana Tech and is expected to play Wednesday.
09/279:11pmPaipai FalemaluDE Probable AnkleFalemalu has been out with a high ankle sprain but returned to practice last week. He is expected to play at Louisiana Tech Wendesday.
09/115:22pmBrashton SateleLB Out For Year ShoulderSatele is likely out for the season due to a shoulder injury. He was diagnosed with a torn labrum and was supposed to have surgery a couple of weeks ago. Junior Mana Lolotai has taken over the MLB spot.
08/188:18pmMalcolm LaneWR Out For Year Will RedshirtSenior wideout Malcolm Lane will redshirt this season to focus on academics. The move allows him to accumulate enough credits to graduate after the 2010 season. Jovonte Taylor has worked as the No. 1 right wideout in training camp and is regarded as the Warriors' fastest player. Taylor redshirted a year ago after suffering from a stomach virus.
08/1312:59amBrysen GinlackOL Out For Year RedshirtJunior Brysen Ginlack will redshirt this season to focus on personal matters. He started five games last season at guard and tackle. Senior Raphael Ieru has played in 16 games as a backup guard and is a likely candidate to start in 2009.
08/1312:55amBrett SymondsK Out For Year TransferBrett Symonds, a kicker who redshirted as a freshman last season, has decided to transfer to College of the Desert. Scott Enos is the likely Warrior kicker in 2009. Enos is a successful product of Chris Sailer's prestigious kicking program. At Sailer's 2008 Spring Event by Nike, Enos placed first in field goals and fifth in kickoffs among JC and transfer kickers. Enos was named to the Grid-Wire Preseason All-America third team in 2008.
08/1312:51amDestin StewartWR Out For Year TransferDestin Stewart is completing paperwork for his transfer to Tulsa. He was let out of his letter of intent by Hawaii and could be eligible this season. TU coaches project Stewart as a defensive back.
Houston Cougars
Next game: Houston at Mississippi State on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/2711:39amMatt NicholsonLB Out For Year KneeNicholson tore his ACL in week four against Texas Tech and is out for the season.  The senior linebacker was the leader of the Houston defense and among the team leaders in tackles both last year and this year.  The Cougars have a lot of talented young players capable of replacing Nicholson on the field, but his leadership will be missed most.
08/117:28pmJacky CandyFS Out For Year KneeStarting FS Jacky Candy will miss the 2009 season because of a freak knee injury during a non-contact drill. Sophomore Roisean Haynes will get his chances at free safety. Sophomore Nick Saenz, who had been penciled in as the No. 1 strong safety, could wind up with the job. Both Saenz and Haynes played in all 13 games last year.
08/117:25pmJackie Hinton Jr.FS Out For Year DisciplinaryRedshirt freshman Jackie Hinton Jr. is no longer with the team due to disciplinary reasons. He was listed as the No. 2 free safety and that job will fall into the hands of either sophomore Ricardo Banks or senior strong safety Tim Mercer.
08/116:31pmAndre KohnRB Out For Year KneeKohn's career is in jeopardy after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his right knee during spring practice.  He has requested a hardship medical waiver. Sophomore Justin Johnson and redshirt freshman Chris Wilson are next in line to be Bryce Beall's backup. Another player to watch is incoming freshman Charles Sims whom the coaching staff is already singing praises for.
Idaho Vandals
Next game: Idaho at San Jose State on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
08/2110:38pmVirdell LarkinsS Out For Year Left TeamSenior safety Virdell Larkins has left the program, HC Robb Akey announced after Idaho's second scrimmage Wednesday. The third-year coach declined to give a reason for the departure of last year's leading tackler but did say it was an unfortunate situation. The Vandals have senior Jeromy  Jones and junior Brandon Artz who might be able to fill in at the free safety spot.
Illinois Fighting Illini
Next game: Michigan State at Illinois on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/1712:46pmMartez WilsonLB Out For Year NeckWilson will miss the remainder of the season with a herniated disk in his neck. The two-year starter's neck started bothering him before the week one season opener but played anyway. He did not play last week against Illinois State. No word as to who will replace Wilson at MLB next week when the Illini face-off with Ohio State. Illinois opened the week two game with a nickel package and only used two linebackers - regular starters Ian Thomas (SLB) and Russell Ellington (WLB).
08/212:39pmMiami ThomasCB Out For Year KneeCB Miami Thomas will miss the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee. The projected starter missed last season when he tore the ACL in his right knee. HC Zook said, "It's a shame. I feel so bad for him. But a year from now, he'll be ready, and we'll get him ready to go. He will have had both shoulders and both knees fixed, so he should be a 'Six Million Dollar Man'."
08/0911:23pmJerry BrownDE Out For Year AcademicsProjected starting DE Jerry Brown is reportedly gone due to academic reasons. The junior was praised for his standout pass rushing abilities in the spring but will sit out the 2009 season. Senior Doug Pilcher will start on one side of the defensive line and group of very inexperienced players will battle for the other starting spot.
08/0911:17pmReggie EllisDL Out For Year Left TeamRedshirt freshman Reggie Ellis has left the team and will transfer. He was listed as a reserve defensive tackle on the depth chart.
Indiana Hoosiers
Next game: Indiana at Virginia on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/0310:51amCody FaulknerOL Probable ShoulderFaulkner has yet to play this season due to a shoulder injury but is expected to return in week five vs. Ohio State. Senior Pete Saxon moved to right guard and RS freshman Will Matte is playing center in Saxon's place. Faulkner started 11 games in 2008.
10/0211:12amDarius JohnsonDE Out ShoulderJohnson sat out the Michigan game due to a shoulder injury and is not expected to play Ohio State. He is one of the Hoosiers' key defensive reserves. His absence depletes an already thin group of defensive ends. Junior Deonte Mack could be the team's third defensive lineman after recently moving from defensive tackle to defensive end.
10/0211:11amFred JonesDE Doubtful FootJones sat out the last two games with a foot injury and is doubtful for Ohio State. The sophomore does not appear to be in the regular rotation of the defensive ends and was likely not going to play if healthy.
09/2610:26pmAlex PerryOL Questionable KneePerry is dealing with a knee injury and sat out the last couple of games. The junior is listed as the No. 2 right tackle and is questionable for Ohio State.
09/2610:24pmKyle KozakDE Questionable ShoulderKozak has an injured shoulder and sat out the last two games. The RS freshman is listed as a reserve on the Hoosier depth chart and is questionable for Ohio State.
09/2610:23pmAaron BurksWR Questionable AnkleBurks sat out the last three games with an ankle injury and is questionable for week five vs. Ohio State. The junior is buried on the depth chart and may not play much if healthy.
08/243:40pmKellen LewisQB Out For Year DismissedIndiana dismissed QB Kellen Lewis due to continued violations of team policy. He leaves IU with 16 career passing records and will play the 2009 season for Valdosta State. Junior Ben Chappell takes over starting duties for the Hoosiers. Chappell completed 80 passes for over 1000 yards and four touchdowns in 2008. RS freshman Adam Follett is listed as Chappell's backup, but true freshman Edward Wright-Baker may end up filling that role.
Iowa Hawkeyes
Next game: Michigan at Iowa on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/037:34amTony MoeakiTE Doubtful AnkleMoeaki suffered an ankle sprain in the opener against UNI. The senior started the week two game and played through the pain but was held out of the last two games. Junior Allen Reisner got the start in weeks three and four. Moeaki's availability for Arkansas State is doubtful.
09/3010:24amBryan BulagaOL Probable IllnessBulaga missed the past three games with an undisclosed ailment which required hospitalization three weeks ago. He earned 2nd TM Big10 honors last season and is considered a top pro prospect. The junior was upgraded to probable for Arizona but did not play. RS freshman Riley Reiff, clocked at 4.8 speed, started against Penn State. Bulaga has been upgraded to probable, again, for the week five matchup with Arkansas State.
09/2610:52pmJoe GaglioneDE Out ShoulderRS freshman Joe Gaglione has a shoulder injury and has yet to play this season. There is very little depth behind starting juniors Adrian Clayborn and Christian Ballard.
09/2610:52pmChad GearyDE Out KneeSenior Chad Geary injured his knee in the spring and and has yet to play this season. With Gaglione also banged up the Hawkeyes are looking a little thin for pass-rushers.
09/0111:56amJewell HamptonRB Out For Year KneeSophomore Jewell Hampton tweaked his knee and has not been able to practice for most of camp. This is the same knee that he injured in early July off-season workouts. HC Ferentz announced today that Hampton will miss the 2009 season. Iowa's week one depth chart lists junior Paki O'Meara as the starter followed by RS freshman Adam Robinson. RS freshman Jeff Brinson is also in the mix, but he missed a good chunk of camp with an ankle injury.
08/0911:29pmJacody ColemanLB Out For Year TransferJunior Jacody Coleman has decided to transfer to Lamar in an effort to find more playing time. He started three games in his two years as a Hawkeye and accumulated 52 tackles but 2nd Team All-Big 10 Pat Angerer has a lock on the starting MLB job.
Iowa State Cyclones
Next game: Iowa State at Kansas on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/036:21amAlexander RobinsonRB Probable GroinStarting RB Alexander is probable to play on Oct. 3 against Kansas State despite suffering a pulled groin muscle in week four against Army.  Robinson is the second leading rusher in the Big XII, averaging 114 yards per game.  He also has a team-high five TDs. 
10/036:20amHouston JonesWR Questionable AnkleJones did not play the past two weeks due to an ankle sprain suffered against North Dakota State during Iowa State's second game of the year.  Consider him questionable to play on Oct. 3 against Kansas State. The starting wideout is yet to record any statistics this year, but hauled in at least one reception in every game last season.
10/029:11amMatt TaufoouLB Doubtful SuspensionTaufoou has been charged with theft by Des Moines police after allegedly stealing a wireless network computer adapter from a campus store on Sept. 17.  Iowa State has announced that Taufoou has been disciplined internally and is eligible to play on Oct. 3 against Kansas State, however that in no way guarantees he will see the field.  Taufoou has not played the past two weeks, but no word has been released if that was due to the theft.  Taufoou was a JUCO All-American last season and is in his first season with the Cyclones.
09/309:17amDarius ReynoldsWR Out LegReynolds is out indefinitely after breaking his leg in practice leading up to week five's matchup with Kansas State.  The junior college transfer has been starting at wideout for the Cyclones, bringing in 13 receptions for 72 yards on the year.
09/308:58amRashawn ParkerDE Out For Year KneeParker will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL during Iowa State's week four win against Army.  The senior had started 28 consecutive games and was responsible for 13 tackles and two sacks already this season.  Untested reserves including sophomore Patrick Neal and redshirt freshman Roosevelt Maggitt will attempt to step in for Parker.
09/108:33amKurt HammerschmidtTE Out SuspensionReserve TE Hammerschmidt has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest for DUI.  He provides depth at the TE position when eligible. The redshirt freshman did not register any statistics in week one.
08/0711:59pmWallace FranklinWR Out SuspensionFranklin has been suspended from the football team indefinitely stemming from a couple of arrests. He was listed as a reserve on the preseason depth chart but has not practiced this summer. Franklin made two catches last year for 5 yards and a touchdown.
Kansas Jayhawks
Next game: Iowa State at Kansas on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/2711:50amJake SharpRB Probable CalfSharp did not play in week four against Southern Miss after being a late scratch in week three.  HC Mike Mangino has said that Sharp should be 100% after the upcoming bye week, so consider him probable to play against the Iowa State Cyclones in week six.   True freshman Toben Opurum has filled in for Sharp, who is among the statistical rushing leaders in the Big 12, having rolled up an average of over 110 yards/game through the first two weeks while scoring a league best five TDs.
09/2711:49amChris HarrisCB Questionable LegHarris did not play against Southern Miss in week four after being injured in week three.  Harris, who was recently elevated into a starting role at cornerback, forcing Anthony Davis to the bench, will be re-evaluated during the bye in week five.  Davis will continue to be the replacement for Harris if he needs to miss more time.
09/2711:48amJamal GreeneDT Out SuspensionGreene is out indefinitely while under suspension for an undisclosed infraction during spring practice.  HC Mike Mangino has not made any indication of when or if Greene will return this year and provide depth on the defensive line.
08/255:24pmBen LuekenOL Out For Year Left TeamBackup lineman Ben Lueken left the football program to pursue outside opportunities. HC Mangino said that health concerns with the sophomore were taken into consideration but that those concerns weren't the reason for his departure. Lueken was involved in an offseason incident with former RB Jocques Crawford, who also left the program before the season started. The details of the case haven't been completely revealed.
08/104:31pmJocques CrawfordRB Out For Year TransferSenior tailback Jocques Crawford has decided to leave Kansas and transfer to a lower division school. 'Jocques was looking for an opportunity to get more playing time,' Kansas coach Mark Mangino said. 'We support his decision and wish him well.' The JC transfer was listed as the No.2 running back behind senior Jake Sharp who led the team in 2008 with 860 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns.
Kansas State Wildcats
Next game: Kansas State at Texas Tech on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/036:21amAubrey QuarelsWR/KR Questionable LegQuarels is yet to see the field this season due to a leg injury.  Consider him questionable to return on Oct. 3 against Iowa State.  Quarels sees some action in the passing game, having brought in 12 receptions last season, but his value comes mostly as the Wildcats primary kick and punt returner. 
10/029:06amUlla PomeleLB Questionable UndisclosedPomele was a surprise holdout in week four due an undisclosed injury.  The regular starter at outside linebacker was replaced by Alex Hrebec who ended up leading the team with 11 tackles.  Pomele is questionable on Oct. 3 against Iowa State and will likely be a game time decision.  If he cannot play, it will be Hrebec filling in again.
09/209:13amBrandon HaroldDL Out KneeHarold remains out indefinitely with a knee injury suffered prior to opening weekend.  He began fall camp as a projected starter on the defensive line.  Finally, K-State HC Bill Snyder has given a projected timetable for Harold's return - three weeks. 
09/179:00amKadero TerrellDL Out LegTerrell is out indefinitely with a leg injury.  The reserve defensive lineman has not played yet in 2009 and no information is available regarding a potential return.  He provides veteran depth on the defensive front when healthy.
09/146:38pmBrock UnruhOL Out For Year ChestUnruh will not play this season after suffering a chest injury prior to the season opener.  It was hoped that the reserve offensive lineman could return later in the season but that will not be the case.  Unruh is likely to take a medical redshirt. 
08/104:15pmDee BellRB Out For Year Left TeamSophomore Dee Bell has apparently left the Wildcats program due to unknown reasons. The lightning-fast tailback was sitting No. 3 on the depth chart.
Kent State Golden Flashes
Next game: Bowling Green at Kent State on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/0211:09amAndre FlowersRB Out ShoulderFlowers is expected to miss the game Baylor this weekend due to a shoulder injury. True freshman Jacquise Terry has become the Flashes' primary ball-carrier. Terry bringsa 6.9 ypc average into the week five matchup.
09/2810:35amMichael FayOL Out KneeFAy sat out the week four game vs. Miami with a torn meniscus and was scheduled to have surgery over the weekend. The sophomore will likely be out a couple more weeks. Fifth-year senior Dante Campbell is filling in while Fay recuperates.
09/1410:28pmEugene JarvisRB Out For Year KidneyJarvis suffered a kidney injury in the first half of the week two game vs. Boston College and was taken to the hospital where he will remain for about a week. The fifth-year senior is expected to make a full recovery in 6-8 weeks and the school will ask the NCAA for a sixth season of eligibility. Junior Andre Flowers is the likely replacement for the 2008 2nd TmMAC stud.
08/174:29pmKirk BlegraveDB Out For Year AcademicsSenior Kirk Belgrave will not be with the team in 2009 due to academic issues. He was projected as a starter this coming season after starting five games in 2008 and tallying 40 tackles. Sophomores Josh Pleasant and Chris Gilbert will contend for the starting job now - Pleasant being the only one with any starting experience (2 games).
08/174:25pmMichael PageOL Out For Year AcademicsReserve offensive tackle Michael Page will not be with the team this season due to academic reasons. The sophomore saw now action last year as a RS freshman.
Kentucky Wildcats
Next game: Kentucky at South Carolina on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/036:42amJustin JeffriesT Questionable AchillesSenior RT Justin Jeffries sustained an Achilles injury during the Florida game.  His status for the Alabama game is questionable.  Jeffries is the No. 1 RT on the depth chart ahead of junior Brad Durham.
10/036:41amTC DrakeTE Probable ThighSenior TE TC Drake bruised his thigh during the Florida game.  His status for the game against Alabama is probable.  Drake, the No. 2 TE on the depth chart in 2009, was the second leading receiver (receiving yards) in 2008.
10/036:41amJohn ConnerFB Probable ShoulderSenior FB John Conner sprained his right shoulder against Florida.  His status for the Alabama game is probable.  Conner is considered one of the top FBs in the SEC primarily because of his blocking prowess.  His absence could greatly affect Kentucky's ability to run the football against Alabama's daunting defense.
10/036:40amMicah JohnsonLB Probable ToeSenior LB Micah Johnson is battling a turf toe injury that is keeping him out of practice (week of Sept 28).  His status for the Alabama game is probable.  Johnson is the top defensive player for the Wildcats, having led the team in tackles for loss in 2008 (10.5).
10/036:39amSam MaxwellLB Probable ToeSenior LB Sam Maxwell is battling a turf toe injury that kept him out of practice recently (Sept 30).  His status for the Alabama game is probable.  Maxwell is the No. 2 WLB on the depth chart behind sophomore Danny Trevathan.
10/036:39amChristian JohnsonG Probable RibSenior LG Christian Johnson suffered a rib injury during the Florida game.  His status for the Alabama game is probable.  Johnson is the No. 1 LG on the depth chart ahead of sophomore Jake Lanefski.
10/036:38amMoncell AllenRB Probable KneeJunior RB Moncell Allen has a slight MCL sprain in his knee that limits his practice time.  He is available for the Alabama game according to head coach Rich Brooks.  Allen is the No. 3 RB on the depth chart behind senior Alfonso Smith and junior Derrick Locke.
10/036:35amKyrus LanxterWR Probable HamstringJunior WR Kyrus Lanxter has missed two straight games with a hamstring pull.  His status for the Alabama game is probable.  Lanxter played the entire 2008 season, making one start and amassing 185 receiving yards on 23 receptions.  He is a projected starter at WR this season.  Sophomore Gene McCaskill will significant time if Lanxter can't go. 
10/029:13amPaul WarfordCB Out QuadJunior CB Paul Warford was held out of practice on Sept 29 with a quadriceps strain.  His status for the Alabama game has been downgraded to expected to miss the game.  Warford is the No. 1 RCB on the depth chart.  He will be replaced by sophomore Randall Burden.
09/0612:20pmMarcus DavisC Out For Year AnkleJunior C Marcus Davis will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a dislocated right ankle.  Davis was filling in for suspended starter Jorge Gonzalez.  Redshirt freshman Matt Smith replaced Davis in the Sept 5 game against Miami (Ohio).
08/309:37amAaron BoydWR Out For Year RedshirtSophomore WR Aaron Boyd will be redshirted for the 2009 season.  The reserve WR played in 11 games in 2008, catching five passes for 46 yards.  Head coach Rich Brooks says that Boyd's maturity level is a concern. "In hindsight, it might have been wise for him to redshirt last year," says Brooks.
08/268:13amJonathan GeorgeRB Out AnkleTrue freshman RB Jonathan George will miss at least one game with an ankle injury.  The reserve tailback had impressed coaches during preseason camp with his burst of speed and ability to make big plays.
08/255:48amEJ FieldsWR Out FootRedshirt freshman receiver E.J. Fields will miss most of the season with a torn ligament in his foot.  It was announced that Fields would undergo surgery on his foot.  Fields sat out his true freshman year with a hamstring pull.  He was expected to be "in the mix" for playing time as a redshirt freshman this season.
08/095:04pmJeremy JarmonDE Out For Year SuspensionSenior Jarmon has been suspended for the 2009 season after testing positive for a banned substance. Jarmon co-led the Wildcats in QB-sacks a year ago and was named to the 2nd Team All-SEC. Jarmon's departure leaves UK with a corps of very inexperienced defensive ends.
08/095:00pmEJ AdamsWR Out For Year PersonalAdams has left the football team due to personal reasons. He played in 12 games as a junior in 2008, starting nine, and caught 14 passes for 180 yards. He played cornerback his first two seasons at UK before switching to receiver a year ago. Kentucky appears set with a the starting trio of Randall Cobb, Chris Matthews and Kyrus Lanxter at receiver.
08/094:53pmChris CessnaTE Out For Year Medical HardshipCessna has given up football because of injuries. He plans to stay in school and will receive a medical hardship scholarship. He did not see varsity game action during his two years with the team.
08/094:51pmDeAunte MasonQB Out For Year TransferMason has transferred to Alabama A&M. He was not going to be involved with the Wildcat offense in 2009.
Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns
Next game: North Texas at Louisiana Lafayette on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/298:53amChris MassonQB Probable KneeSophomore QB Chris Masson sat out the second half of the Nebraska game with a knee injury.  His status for the North Texas game (Oct. 10) is probable.  Masson is the No. 1 QB on the depth chart for the Ragin' Cajuns, and he has his team off to a 2-2 start in 2009.
09/272:19pmChris FisherC Questionable ShoulderSenior C Chris Fisher missed the Nebraska game and is questionable for the North Texas game.  Fisher is a 1st team All SBC performer and Lombardi Watch candidate.  Next on the depth chart is freshman Evan Ruiz, who has also been injured.
09/272:15pmRichie FalgoutWR Questionable AnkleJunior WR Richie Falgout missed three games with an ankle injury, and he is questionable for the North Texas game.  The reserve WR is a big playmaker catching the ball (348 yards, 11.2 ypc in 2008) as well as throwing the ball (3-3, 3TDs in 2008).  He threw a TD pass this season in a ULL win over Southern, making him 4-4 with 4 TDs in his career.
09/272:15pmChris RichardS Questionable AnkleSophomore SS Chris Richard missed three games with an ankle injury and questionable for the North Texas game.  Richard amassed eight tackles as a true freshman in an injury-shortened season.  His injury, along with the injury to fellow starting safety Gerren Blount, leaves the Ragin' Cajuns thin at the safety position.
09/272:14pmGerren BlountS Questionable LegSenior FS Gerren Blount injured his leg against LSU (Sept 19) and missed the Nebraska game.  His status for the North Texas game is unknown.  Blount was fourth on the team in tackles in 2008 with 67.  Next on the depth chart is junior Maurice Rolle.
09/272:13pmRichard BrooksLB Questionable ArmSophomore LB Richard Brooks has missed two straight games (LSU and Nebraska) with a broken bone in his left arm.  The reserve LB's injury further wears down the depth at LB for the Ragin' Cajuns.  Brooks made five starts as a redshirt freshman in 2008.
09/272:12pmMatt DesormeauxFB Questionable KneeJunior FB Matt Desormeaux missed the Nebraska game with a knee injury.  His status for the North Texas game is unknown.  Geoffrey McCullough and Jonathan Thomas are available options.
09/272:10pmLance KelleyS Questionable BackSophomore SS Lance Kelly is out indefinitely with a back injury.  Kelley played against LSU but re-aggravated the injury and missed the Nebraska game (Sept 26).  His status for the North Texas game is unknown.  Kelley is still transitioning to SS from WR, where he played in 2008.  His injury, coupled with the injury to Chris Richard, leaves the Ragin' Cajuns thin at SS.
08/2512:38amEvan RuizOL Out BackReserve offensive lineman Evan Ruiz has a back injury and is out indefinitely after not being cleared medically.
08/2512:37amJustin AndersonDE Out ShoulderReserve DE Justin Anderson has a shoulder injury and is out indefinitely after not being cleared medically.
08/2512:36amNate DouglasDE Out For Year HeadBackup DE Nate Douglas is out for the season with a head injury. He was one of the top up-and-coming defensive linemen in the SBC. He did not start any games in 2008 but still led the team's defensive linemen in tackles (26) and tackles for loss (6).
Louisiana Monroe Warhawks
Next game: Arizona State at Louisiana Monroe on 10/13
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/298:57amZach RhodesQB Out For Year Left teamJunior QB Zach Rhodes quit the team during fall preseason camp.  The projected No. 2 QB was a transfer from SMU.  Redshirt freshman Cody Wells is now the No. 2 QB on the Warhawks' depth chart.
09/168:31amTrey RevellQB Starter StarterJunior QB Trey Revell was named the starting QB for the season by head coach Charlie Weatherbie.  Weatherbie does, however, intend on using starting WR Darrell McNeal at QB on some plays, referring to the senior as "ULM's version of [former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kordell Stewart] Slash".
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Next game: Louisiana Tech at Nevada on 10/09
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
08/251:01amJared BarronDE Out For Year Left TeamReserve DE Jared Barron is no longer with the football team. The departure leaves the Bulldogs with just four defensive ends in Kwame Jordan, Randy Grigsby, Matt Broha and Christian Lacey."Jared didn't do anything wrong. He didn't violate any team rules. His heart just wasn't in it any more," HC Dooley said. "We don't have a first and second team now ... we just have four guys."
Louisville Cardinals
Next game: Southern Mississippi at Louisville on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/029:51amJohnny PatrickDB Probable BackJunior CB Patrick left Louisville's last game with a back injury but has gone through an entire week of practice and is probable to start on Oct. 2 against Pittsburgh.  Patrick is a ballhawk, having picked off a team-high two passes already this season.
10/029:49amBrandon HeathLB Probable AnkleHeath suffered a mild sprain to his ankle in week four against Utah but is probable to play on Oct. 2 against Pittsburgh.  The starting LB is one of Louisville's best athletes, however he often makes costly mental errors and can rack up penalty yardage in bunches.  It is unclear who would start in place of Heath if he needs to miss time.
09/285:47pmTerrence SimienS Out KidneySimien is out indefinitely after suffering a lacerated kidney in Louisville's week three loss against Kentucky.  Simien was hospitalized immediately after the game and though now released, is in no condition to resume football activities.  The JUCO transfer has made 10 tackles and one interception this season.  He will be replaced in the starting lineup by either Daniel Covington or Richard Raglin.
08/112:09amDamion DixonWR Out For Year TransferDixon will transfer from Louisville and sit out the 2009 season. He sat out last season as a redshirt.
LSU Tigers
Next game: Florida at LSU on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/037:18amAkiem HicksDT Doubtful UndisclosedJunior DT Akiem Hicks is likely to miss the Georgia game with undisclosed ailments.  Hicks was supposed to be a major contributor for the Tigers this season as a defensive lineman, but injuries and illness has sidelined him for much of the season (has only played in one game in 2009).  Head coach Les Miles does not have a specific timetable for his return, but he hopes the No. 2 DT will be ready to go against Florida (Oct 10).  Hicks is a JUCO transfer participating in his first season with the Bayou Bengals.
10/037:10amChancey AghayereDE Doubtful UndisclosedRedshirt freshman DE Chancey Aghayere is doubtful for the Georgia game with an undisclosed injury.  Head coach Les Miles says that playing Aghayere against UGA is "not in my plans".  Aghayere is the No. 2 DE on the depth chart behind senior Rahim Alem.
10/037:09amJosh DownsDT Questionable UndisclosedTrue freshman DT Josh Downs left the Louisiana Lafayette game with an undisclosed injury.  He did not play against Mississippi State and is questionable for the Georgia game.  The reserve DL has been fighting for a spot in the DL rotation prior to the start of SEC play.  In his absence, fellow true freshman Michael Brockers will see increased action.
09/1411:17amRichard MurphyRB Out For Year KneeJunior RB Richard Murphy will likely miss the rest of the 2009 season with a serious knee injury.  The reserve RB is listed as the No. 3 RB on the depth chart behind All-SEC performer Charles Scott and speedster Keiland Williams.  Says head coach Les Miles: “I’m saddened that Richard Murphy will probably not make the next game and maybe the next game. It’s sad to have a quality, young back get hurt, but those things happen.”
09/126:50amTim MoltonWR Out For Year Left teamRedshirt freshman WR Tim Molton left the LSU program for unspecified reasons.  Sources believe that Molton was disappointed with his decline on the depth chart after sustaining two knee  injuries.  Molton was named a back-up WR to true freshman Rueben Randle, the No. 1 prospect at his position coming out of high school.
08/145:27pmSidell CorleyDE Out For Year TransferCorley was released from LSU's football program and will now look into an immediate transfer to Alabama or Auburn to be closer to family. Corley's father said his son plans to apply for a hardship waiver from the NCAA to allow him to play this year. Corley was listed as a No.2 DE on the preseason depth chart  Outside of 2008 1st TM SEC stud Rahim Alem the Tigers do not have any DE's with starting experience on the roster.
08/095:21pmShomari ClemonsLB Out For Year Left TeamSophomore LB Clemons left the football program this past spring saying he felt the stigma of a 2008 arrest forever clouded his reputation at the school. He was arrested on misdemeanor charges of shoving a police officer and disturbing the peace. "I needed to go somewhere and get a fresh start, just get away from there," he said. Clemons was No. 2 at MLB behind senior Jacob Cutrera. That job will now most likely be filled by true freshman Kevin Minter or redshirt freshman Kyle Prater.
Marshall Thundering Herd
Next game: Marshall at Tulane on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/036:22amAlbert McClellanDE Questionable AnkleMcClellan continues to deal with a lingering ankle injury, one that he suffered through and played on in week four.  The senior DE should be considered questionable to play on Oct. 3 against East Carolina.  McClellan ranks 6th all time in sacks at Marshall.  He's backed up by fellow senior John Jacobs.
10/036:22amTJ DrakefordCB Probable UndisclosedDrakeford did not appear in Marshall's last two games for an undisclosed reason but is expected to be back on the field on Oct. 3 against East Carolina.  The starting CB missed week one while injured, but returned and started in week two.  Sophomore Ahmed Shakoor has been starting in place of Drakeford before and would likely do so again in the sophomore cannot play.
10/036:22amDelvin JohnsonDL Questionable AnkleStarting DL Johnson injured his left ankle in week three and could not play on Sept. 26 against Memphis.  Consider him questionable to go on Oct. 3 against East Carolina.  Johnson has started the first three games for The Herd this year.  He is backed up by junior Brandon Bullock.
10/036:05amCourtney EdmonsonWR Doubtful ShoulderEdmonson has not played in the last three weeks after the wideout was injured in the first quarter of Marshall's opening week game against SIU on an end around and did not return.  Hewas hoping to return on Oct. 3 against East Carolina and practiced all week but is apparently not ready to get back on the field.  A speedy redshirt freshman, Edmonson had a good showing in fall camp, earning a starting spot.  True frosh Aaron Dobson has been seeing the field more with Edmonson hobbled.
10/019:16amDeQuan BembryCB Questionable UndisclosedBembry has been limited in practice this week due to an undisclosed injury and is questionable to play on Oct. 3 against East Carolina.  The starting CB has made two interceptions this season, leading The Herd.  If Bembry cannot play, expect junior DJ Wingate to get the starting nod.
09/248:12amTroy EvansWR Out For Year FootJunior WR Evans will not play again this season after breaking his foot in week three.  Evans, who provides depth in the Marshall receiving corps when healthy and also sees time as a kick returner, will take a redshirt and keep two years of eligibility.  Highly regarded freshman Michael Rhynes seems like the most logical candidate to replace Evans, however Marshall may want Rhynes to keep his redshirt and look elsewhere for help.
09/248:09amJohn SaundersFS Out For Year NeckSaunders was carted off the field on a backboard in week three.  While he did have movement in his extremities and was able to give a thumbs up to the crowd, he is not likely to be able to return to the football field this season.  Saunders had made 14 tackles on the season.  Omar Brown is his most likely replacement in the starting lineup.
08/127:16pmJosh EvansOL Out For Year TransferJunior OL Josh Evans decided to transfer from Marshall citing personal issues as the main reason for leaving. Senior Landis Provancha is listed No. 2 on the depth chart although the Oregon transfer has no game action as a part of the Thundering Herd.
Maryland Terrapins
Next game: Maryland at Wake Forest on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/036:18amTravis BaltzP Out LegJunior P Travis Baltz was hit on a punt attempt during the Rutgers game and did not return.  He is expected to miss two weeks with an unspecified leg injury.  Junior Ted Townsley (No. 2 P) and true freshman Nick Ferrara (No. 1 K) handled punting duties for the rest of the Rutgers game and will continue to do so in Baltz's absence.
10/036:18amQuintin McCreeWR Questionable ConcussionSophomore WR Quintin McCree suffered a concussion during the Rutgers game and did not return.  He is questionable for the Clemson game.  McCree is a reserve receiver who is listed as the No. 2 WR behind junior Emani Lee-Odai.
10/036:17amPaul PinegarT Probable BackJunior RT Paul Pinegar left the Rutgers game with a back injury and did not return.  His status for the Clemson game is probable.  Pinegar had been filling in at LT for the injured Bruce Campbell, but Campbell returned to action against Rutgers.  Redshirt freshman RJ Dill filled in for Pinegar during the Rutgers game.
10/036:13amCaleb PorzelRB Out LegTrue freshman RB Caleb Porzel is out indefinitely with a leg injury.  Porzel has struggled all season with the injury, which has slowed his development.  He is considered the fastest player on a Maryland Terrapin team that lacks the athleticism to keep up with the class of the ACC.  It is unlucky that he will play this season.
10/0211:14amJoe VellanoDT Out FootRedshirt freshman DT Joe Vellano has been out of action for five weeks with a foot injury.  He is expected to return in October, but he is ruled out for the Clemson game.  The reserve DT underwent surgery for stress fractures in his foot on Aug 20.
10/0211:13amLouis BermanLB Out LegJunior LB Louis Berman missed three straight games with a leg injury.  He is likely out for the Clemson game.  Berman is listed as the No. 4 Anchor LB on the Terps' depth chart.  He had not seen game action prior to 2009.
09/1410:37amNolan CarrollCB Out For Year LegSenior CB Nolan Carroll will likely miss the 2009 season with a broken leg.  Carroll sustained the injury against James Madison on Sept 12.  Carroll was second on the team last season in passes broken up with eight.  Richard Taylor (senior) or Travis Hawkins (true freshman) will likely step in for the injured Carroll.
08/175:02pmDion ArmstrongNT Out For Year Left TeamProjected starting NT Dion Armstrong has left Maryland football. The sophomore's departure means that the four linemen expected to start the Sept. 5 season opener at California will have a combined seven career starts. Armstrong started the final three games of the season a year ago.
Memphis Tigers
Next game: UTEP at Memphis on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/036:08amCurtis SteeleRB Probable KneeSteele sprained his knee in the first half of the Tigers' week two loss against Middle Tennessee and did not play on Sept. 26 against Marshall.  He is expected to return on Oct. 3 against Central Florida, so consider him probable.  Lance Smith and TJ Pitts were the featured backs with Steele on the shelf.  Steele is considered one of the top backs in C-USA, having rushed for over 1200 yards and scoring seven TD in 2008. 
10/036:08amDerrick OdomLB Questionable GroinA groin pull kept Odom off the field on Sept. 26 against Marshall and has left him questionable to go on Oct. 3 against Central Florida.  The transfer from LSU has been receiving considerable playing time this season, and his loss thins the Tigers' linebacking corps.
10/036:08amJeremy LongstreetLB Questionable GroinLongstreet pulled a groin muscle in practice last week and did not play the past two weeks.  He is one of the top linebacking options for the Tigers when healthy, but questionable to play on Oct. 3 against Central Florida.
10/036:07amTJ PittsRB Doubtful ThighReserve RB Pitts had to leave Memphis' week four game due to a thigh injury and is doubtful to play on October 3 against Central Florida.  With starting runner Curtis Steele hurting but expected to play in week five, Pitts was receiving plenty of carries, but now Lance Smith has to be considered the top backup option for Memphis. 
09/1610:53amAkeem DavisFS Out For Year KneeDavis injured his right knee in week two and Memphis HC Tommy West's worst fear, a torn ACL, has come true.  Davis is out for the season.  Junior Darrius Davis steps into the starting lineup to replace Akeem Davis. 
08/127:25pmBrandon RossRB Out For Year PersonalSophomore RB Brandon Ross is no longer with the football team due to personal reasons. Ross was a key member of the Tiger backfield during the second half of 2008. He filled in admirably for backup tailback Charlie Jones and also for starter Curtis Steele when he suffered a hamstring injury. In 2009 spring scrimmages, Ross's carries were limited as Steele and Wisconsin transfer Lance Smith received the brunt of the workload.
08/127:21pmDemetrius CulpepperDE Out For Year PersonalProjected starting DE Demetrius Culpepper is no longer with the team because of personal reasons. HC West declined to elaborate. Culpepper played mostly on special teams a year ago. Seniors Greg Terrell and Josh Weaver are the likely candidates to win the starting job this summer.
Miami (FL) Hurricanes
Next game: FCS (1-AA) Opponent at Miami (FL) on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/036:16amAdewale OjomoDE Out JawDE Adewale Ojomo had surgery Tuesday morning for a broken jaw. HC Randy Shannon, who confirmed Ojomo had surgery but would not disclose the injury, reiterated after practice that the sophomore was hurt "horsing around in the locker room." Shannon said Ojomo, who started three games last year and is one of the bright young stars at defensive end, is out indefinitely. Shannon repeated that Ojomo was not suspended for any reason.
10/036:15amBen JonesOL Probable IllnessRedshirt freshman OL Ben Jones has missed two games due to illness.  He is available for the Oklahoma game, but it is unlikely that he will play.  The reserve OL participated on the scout team in 2008.
10/036:14amLevi PaaluaLB Questionable Upper extremityRedshirt freshman LB Levi Paalua missed the first three games of the season, and his status for the Oklahoma game is questionable.  Paalua, the No. 3 MLB on the depth chart, participated on the scout team in 2008 as a walk-on.
10/0110:30pmLee ChambersRB Probable LegSophomore RB Lee Chambers sustained a leg injury during Miami's victory over Georgia Tech (Sept 17).  Head coach Randy Shannon would not go into specifics regarding the injury.  Chambers did not play against Virginia Tech, but he is probable for Oklahoma.  In 2008, the reserve RB rushed for 116 yards.
10/019:54pmRichard GordonTE Doubtful ArmSenior TE Richard Gordon had his right arm in a sling during the Sept 9 practice.  He is doubtful for the Oklahoma game with an unspecified arm injury.  Senior Dedrick Epps (last year's starter) stepped into the starting role against Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech.
10/019:44pmDyron DyeDE Out Lower extremityTrue freshman DE Dyron Dye is ruled out of the Oklahoma game with a lower extremity injury.  Dye is a reserve DE for the Hurricanes in 2009.  His injury affects Miami's depth at the position, with Andrew Smith battling back from an injury and Eric Moncur also trying to fight back from a preseason injury.
10/019:38pmPatrick HillFB Out Lower extremitySenior FB Patrick Hill will miss the Oklahoma game with a lower extremity injury.  Hill, the No. 1 FB on the depth chart, is one of the top blockers on the team.  His absence could have a detrimental effect on the Hurricanes' running game.
10/019:20pmJoJo NicolasS Out Upper extremityJunior SS JoJo Nicolas will miss the Oklahoma game with an upper extremity injury.  Nicolas missed a game earlier this season with the flu.  The No. 2 SS was expected to fill in for the injured No. 1 FS Randy Phillips.  With Phillips and Nicolas out, Miami will be thin at safety against Oklahoma.
10/019:09pmRandy PhillipsS Out ArmSenior FS Randy Phillips injured his forearm against Virginia Tech and is ruled out of the Oklahoma game.  Phillips is the No. 1 FS on the depth chart in 2009 after missing most of last season due to injury.  In his absence, Vaughn Telemaque (No. 1 SS) and Chavez Grant (No. 2 LCB) will have to step up.
09/309:01pmAldarius JohnsonWR Probable GroinSophomore WR Aldarius Johnson sustained a groin injury in Miami's season opener against Florida State.  He returned to practice on Sept 9, but he did not play against GT or VT.  His status for the Oklahoma game is probable, as he practiced on Sept 29 and is expected to be available according to head coach Randy Shannon.  Johnson was the leading receiver for the Hurricanes in 2008, with 332 receiving yards on 31 receptions.
09/3010:47amAndrew SmithDE Probable Lower extremitySophomore DE Andrew Smith did not play against Virginia Tech due to a lower extremity injury.  He is probable for the Oklahoma game (practiced on Sept 29; head coach Randy Shannon expects him to play).  Smith was a reserve DE last year and began the fall preseason listed as the No. 3 DE on the depth chart behind senior Eric Moncur.  If Smith is unable to go against Oklahoma, the aforementioned Moncur, Steven Wesley, and Marcus Robinson will see time.
09/3010:45amMarcus ForstonDT Probable Lower extremitySophomore DT Marcus Forston missed the Virginia Tech game.  His status for the Oklahoma is probable (practiced on Sept 29; head coach Randy Shannon expects him to play).  Forston is considered the top defensive lineman on the Canes roster and one of the top DLs in the ACC.  In his absence, the Miami run defense could suffer.  Junior Josh Holmes will fill in for Forston if he is unable to go against Oklahoma.
08/251:10pmTaylor CookQB Out For Year TransferBackup QB Taylor Cook has decided to transfer to another school. Cook did not have any passing stats in his lone Miami season a year ago. Freshman AJ Highsmith likely will enter the season as the backup to starter Jacory Harris.
08/251:09pmCannon SmithQB Out For Year TransferReserve QB Cannon Smith has decided to transfer and is looking for a new school to play for. Smith completed his only pass last season for two yards. Freshman AJ Highsmith likely will enter the season as the backup to starter Jacory Harris.
Miami (OH) RedHawks
Next game: Miami (OH) at Northwestern on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/279:32pmDJ SvabikDL Questionable RibsSvabik is still dealing with a rib injury and sat out the week four game at Kent State. Consider the reserve questionable for Cincinnati.
09/2412:13pmChris GivensWR Out For Year ShoulderGivens will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn labrum in his shoulder. The junior WR was the most dependable player on offense. He led the team in receiving yards, yards per catch, and touchdown catches last year. HC Haywood said there is now an opportunity for younger players to step up and perform.
09/0812:55pmClay BeltonQB Out For Year TransferBelton has decided to transfer to Maryland and will sit out the 2009 season. The sophomore started four games for the Redhawks in 2008. Senior Daniel Raudabaugh and RS freshman Zac Dysert took most of the preseason camp snaps with the first unit.
08/135:32pmBen BennettS Out For Year SuspensionMiami University HC Michael Haywood announced that junior defensive back Ben Bennett has been suspended from the team. No other details were provided. Last season, Bennett played in 11 games totaling 30 tackles (22 solo and eight assists). He also had 2 1/2 tackles for loss and one interception returned for 78 yards. He ranked No.2 at free safety on the depth chart before the suspension.
Michigan Wolverines
Next game: Michigan at Iowa on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/029:57amZac JohnsonCB Out ShoulderJohnson has been ruled 'out' for this weekend's matchup at Indiana due to a shoulder injury. He and center David Molk are the only two players not expected to play according to the Michigan injury report posted this morning.
10/019:55amMike WilliamsS Probable AnkleWilliams suffered an ankle injury against Eastern Michigan in week three and sat out the week four Indiana game. Jordan Kovacs joined Troy Woolfolk as the starting safeties vs. Indiana. Williams practiced this week and will be able to play Saturday vs. Michigan State.
10/019:54amTate ForcierQB Probable ShoulderForcier injured his shoulder in week four vs. Indiana but returned to the game to lead Michigan on a late go ahead drive in the fourth quarter. The freshman returned to practice this week and even though his throwing shoulder is sore he should be able to do everything he needs to do in order to play Michigan State this weekend.
09/2610:37pmTim McAvoyOL Questionable KneeMcAvoy suffered a knee injury in preseason camp and has yet to play this year. He was upgraded to probable for week four but did not enter the game. The senior has made six starts in his Wolverine career but appears to be slated for a backup role in 2009 if he can get healthy.
09/2112:36pmDavid MolkC Out FootMolk broke a bone in his foot in the first half vs. Eastern Michigan and remained in the game to finish the second half. X-rays shows the fracture and now he will miss four to six weeks. Molk started all 12 games last year as a RS freshman - taking every snap. HC Rodriguez said he plans on moving David Moosman, returning from injury, into Molk's spot at center. RS freshman Rocko Khoury will also get some action.
09/2012:11pmFitzgerald ToussaintRB Out ShoulderTrue freshman Fitzgerald Toussaint has yet to play this year due to a shoulder injury suffered during practice. It is possible this injury could lead to a redshirt for 2009.
08/174:57pmVince HelmuthDL Out For Year TransferReserve defensive lineman Vince Helmuth has decided to transfer from Michigan citing playing time as the main reason. He appeared to be buried on the post-spring practice depth chart.
08/174:55pmMarell EvansLB Out For Year TransferJunior Marell Evans has decided to transfer citing playing time as the primary reason. One report says Brandon Herron will be the likely starter at the spinner spot (hybrid DE/LB) with Evans backing him up.
08/077:35pmKurt WermerOL Out For Year TransferWermers has decided to transfer to Ball State. He did not see game action in 2008, his only season with the Wolverines, and will have to sit out the 2009 season before he is eligible to play for the Cardinals.
08/077:30pmDann O'NeillOT Out For Year TransferFormer four-star recruit O'Neill is transferring to Western Michigan. He was ranked the No. 10 high school offensive tackle a year ago before redshirting his only season in Ann Arbor.
08/077:00pmJustin FeaginWR Out For Year DismissedFeagin was dismissed from Michigan's football team for an unspecified violation of team rules. He was converted from QB to WR midway through last season as a true freshman. Feagin was vying for backup time at slot receiver for the 2009 season.
Michigan State Spartans
Next game: Michigan State at Illinois on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/3011:15pmJoel ForemanOL Probable AnkleForeman left the week three Notre Dame game late in the second quarter with an ankle injury and did not return. The 2008 1st TM Frosh AA lineman sat out week four vs. Wisconsin as well but has been upgraded to probable for Michigan.
09/3011:14pmJ'Michael DeaneOL Doubtful LegDeane had to leave the week two game vs Central Michigan with a leg injury and did not return. The starting right guard sat out the last two games as well. Deane was replaced by sophomore Jared McGaha in week two and senior Brendon Moss in weeks three and four. Deane is doubtful to play vs. Michigan.
09/2610:46pmJosh RouseFB Questionable ToeSenior fullback Josh Rouse has yet to play this season due to a toe injury and is questionable for week five vs. Michigan. Andrew Hawken has taken over as the Spartans' lead-blocker.
09/2610:42pmEdwin BakerRB Questionable KneeBaker has not played since the season opener and is not listed on the depth chart. HC Dantonio said that Baker is dealing with a sore knee. True freshman Larry Caper were listed with RS freshman Caulton Ray as co-starters on the week four depth chart. Glenn Winston backed them up.
Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
Next game: Middle Tennessee State at Troy on 10/06
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/271:53pmAlex StuartG Questionable AnkleSophomore Alex Stuart has not played in three games due to an ankle injury.  His status for the Troy game is unknown.  The starting RG did play and start for the Blue Raiders in the season opener against Clemson on Sept 5. 
09/219:46amJarrett CrittentonDE Out Torn ACLJunior DE Jarrett Crittenton tore his ACL during spring preseason camp and his hoping to return to the field later this season.  The former Clemson signee has been out since sustaining the injury five months ago.  Senior Chris McCoy is the next player listed on the depth chart at right DE.
09/1510:34amWesley HaleFB Out For Year ShoulderSophomore FB Wesley Hale suffered what is likely a career-ending injury during preseason camp.  Hale injured his right shoulder and will be out for the season.  The reserve FB injured his left shoulder earlier in his college career. 
09/1510:28amPhillip TannerRB Out KneeSenior RB Phillip Tanner is out indefinitely after injuring his right knee against Memphis on Sept 12.  Head coach Rick Stockstill believes the injury is serious and that Tanner will be out "for a while".  In 2008, Tanner scored all 15 rushing touchdowns for the Blue Raiders.  He will likely be replaced by D.D. Kyles, who gained 32 yards on five carries against Memphis.
08/175:12pmMichael CannonWR Out For Year KneeSenior receiver Michael Cannon will miss the entire 2009 season after tearing his ACL early last week. Cannon caught six passes a year ago. With the dismissal of Eldred King, HC Stockstill is looking for depth from incoming freshmen. Stockstill stated he liked what he saw from Richard Drake and that Drake has a slight edge over Arthur Wililams.
08/136:39pmTravis LilienthalC Out For Year DismissedRedshirt freshman Travis Lilienthal has been dismissed from the team due to a violation of team rules. "This football team has strict rules and standards that we expect to be followed on a daily basis," said HC Stockstill. "We wish him well in his future endeavors." Lilienthal was listed as the No.2 center on the depth chart prior to the dismissal.
08/136:31pmEldred KingWR Out For Year SuspensionSenior receiver Eldred King has been suspended for the 2009 season for unspecified discipline issues. He co-led the Blue Raiders' receiving corps last year when he caught 51 passes for 598 yards and earned 2nd Team SBC honors. MTSU did not lose any seniors to attrition this off-season and have six players besides King with significant playing experience under their belts.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Next game: Purdue at Minnesota on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/2811:46pmCedric McKinleyDE Out SuspensionMcKinley has been suspended for violating team rules and policies and will miss the next two games. The senior started the season's first four games at right defensive end and is second among defensive lineman on the team with 11 tackles. The Gophers are left very thin at defensive end.
09/2811:43pmTim DandridgeS Out SuspensionDandridge has been suspended for the next two games due to a violation of team rules and policies. He was a top backup at free safety and picked up one tackle in the first four games of the season.
09/2010:22pmDan OrseskeP Out MonoFreshman punter Dan Orseske has mononucleosis and is likely to miss at least the next two games, slating a return Oct. 10th vs. Purdue. Junior kicker Eric Ellestad likely takes over in the meantime.
09/2010:19pmMike RallisS Out For Year LegRallis broke a leg in the second quarter of the Cal game (week three) and will miss the remainder of the season. The sophomore is scheduled to have surgery Tuesday. HC Brewster said the loss of Rallis is a tough blow. The Gophers were already without senior Tramaine Brock and are extremely thin behind starters Kyle Theret and Kim Royston.
08/0911:56pmJosh CampionOL Out For Year BackRecent back surgery will keep Josh Campion off the field for the 2009 season, but the Gophers are looking forward to him joining the program sometime in the future.
08/0911:53pmTramaine BrockS Out For Year AcademicsBrock will not play for the Gophers in 2009. Brock left school for academic reasons in January and was expected  to return in time to play this fall. But he was unable to improve his academic standing enough in the ensuing six months to become eligible. Brock started all 13 games last season after transferring from Mississippi Gulf Coast CC. He finished third on the team with 73 tackles and also had an interception, adding some toughness to a defense that was one of the worst in the nation the year before he arrived. Kim Royston, who sat out last season after transferring from Wisconsin, will likely step in to fill the void.
08/0911:48pmHasan LipscombRB Out For Year Does Not QualifyRecruit Hasan Lipscomb did not qualify academically and will enroll at Blinn Junior College. He was listed as the No. 4 tailback on the depth chart.
08/0911:46pmBrodrick SmithWR Out For Year TransferSophomore Brodrick Smith has decided to transfer to a school closer to home and his young son. As a freshman last year he saw action in 12 of Minnesota's 13 games, including two starts, and was expected to be a bigger feature in the Gophers' offense in 2009.
Mississippi Rebels
Next game: Alabama at Mississippi on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/036:47amAndy HartmannFB Out KneeSenior FB Andy Hartmann injured his knee during the SE LA game and will miss at least two weeks (South Carolina and Vanderbilt).  Hartmann is the No. 1 FB on the depth chart for the Rebels.  Replacing him will be a host of players, including Dan Hoffman, Derrick Davis, and offensive lineman Mark Jean-Louis.
10/036:46amLamar BrumfieldLB Doubtful MultipleSenior LB Lamar Brumfield could miss at least one game with ankle and foot injuries.  He sustained the injuries during the South Carolina game.  Brumfield is the No. 2 SLB on the depth chart behind junior Allen Walker.
10/036:45amDT ShackelfordLB Doubtful AnkleTrue freshman LB DT Shackelford injured his ankle during the South Carolina game and is doubtful for the Vanderbilt game.  Shackelford had made an impression as a true freshman on head coach Houston Nutt with his play through the first two games of the season (Memphis, SE LA).
09/308:42pmGerald HarrisTE Probable HamstringSenior TE Gerald Harris missed the Sept 24 game against South Carolina but is practicing at full speed.  His status for the Oct 3 game against Vanderbilt is probable.  Harris, who made six starts in 2008, is supposed to take on a bigger role in the Rebels' offense this season.  He will be replaced in the starting line-up by redshirt freshman Ferbia Allen.
09/2910:03amTim SimonRB Out For Year Torn ACLTrue freshman RB Tim Simon is out for the season with a torn ACL.  The reserve RB could qualify for a medical redshirt.
09/099:56amJason JonesDE Out For Year Torn ACLRedshirt freshman DE Jason Jones is out for the season after tearing his ACL against Jackson State on Sept 5.  According to head coach Houston Nutt, the third-string DE was an important member of the special teams unit.
09/038:40pmJustin SmithDT Out FootSophomore DT Justin Smith will miss 6-8 weeks with a broken bone in his foot.  Prior to his injury, Smith had been working with the third-string defense.  "He just got in an awkward position and broke that fifth metatarsal so that's tough," Nutt said. "Somebody's going to have to step up."  The reserve DT played in 11 games in 2008.
08/267:22amAlex WilliamsDE Out For Year LegFreshman DE Alex Williams is out for the season with a broken leg.  He was a likely redshirt candidate this season.
08/095:09pmMontez PhillipsWR Out For Year Will Not PlayTrue freshman Montez Phillips will play baseball at Northwest CC instead of Ole Miss. His departure paves the way for fellow true frosh Pat Patterson to start alongside senior studs Dexter McCluster and Shay Hodge.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Next game: Houston at Mississippi State on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/037:21amBrandon HendersonTE Probable AnkleJunior TE Brandon Henderson suffered a sprained ankle during practice the week of Sept 7 and has missed three straight games (Auburn, Vanderbilt, and LSU).  He returned to practice the week of Sept 21 but did not play against LSU.  His status for Georgia Tech is probable.  Henderson is the No. 2 TE on the roster behind starter Marcus Green.
09/308:40pmTobias SmithG Probable AnkleRedshirt freshman RG Tobias Smith has not played all season despite head coach Dan Mullen believing that he could play against LSU.  His status for Georgia Tech is probable, and head coach Dan Mullen says expects Smith to play against the Yellow Jackets.  Smith was projected as the starter at RG before tearing a ligament in his right ankle, an injury that caused him to miss the first four games of the season.
Missouri Tigers
Next game: Nebraska at Missouri on 10/08
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/286:05pmLuke LambertLB Probable AnkleLambert continues to bounce in and out of the Missouri lineup to an ankle injury that just will not go away.  Will Ebner, who had been spelling Lambert at linebacker frequently the past few weeks, finally started his first career game in week four.  Missouri is off in week five, so consider Lambert probable to play after the bye.
09/259:12amJosh TatumLB Out BackJosh Tatum is out indefinitely with a back injury. Tatum transferred from City College of San Francisco after redshirting his freshman year at USC in 2006. Tatum entered preseason camp listed No. 3 at the weakside linebacker position, behind starter Sean Weatherspoon and backup Tyler Crane.
09/178:56amJeff GeddysLB Out For Year KneeMizzou's special teams took a hit this week when reserve linebacker and kick coverage ace Geddys tore his ACL in week two against Bowling Green.  He will miss the remainder of the season
08/297:05amBlaine DaltonQB Out For Year DismissedBackup QB Dalton has been dismissed from the Tigers following an arrest for driving under the influence.  It was the second time in four months that Dalton ran afoul of the law.  The freshman was having a strong fall camp and had moved from #4 to #2 on the QB depth chart.  Missouri will go into opening weekend with Jimmy Costello as the primary backup to starter Blaine Gabbert.
08/1712:26amMarvin FosterDT Out KneeReserve DT Marvin Foster is looking at surgery for his right knee in the near future. HC Pinkel said it looks like an ACL injury plus perhaps a torn meniscus.
08/104:35pmSheldon RichardsonTE Out For Year AcademicsRichardson will enroll at a junior college after failing to qualify academically for the 2009 season. He was considered one of the country's elite recruits, ranking as high as No. 4 nationally by Rivals.com. Richardson will have to earn his associates degree before enrolling at Missouri, plus sign another national letter of intent. Sophomore Andrew Jones is the likely starter this year at tight end; he played in 13 games last year, including one start.
Navy Midshipmen
Next game: Navy at Rice on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/036:23amKriss ProctorQB Probable Leg#2 QB Proctor is ready to return from a preseason injury.  Consider him probable to play on Oct. 3  against Air Force if needed.  Proctor "planted awkwardly" on his leg during a preseason workout and required surgery to repair a torn ligament.  Mike Stukel, who was converted to slot back/kickoff returner during camp, was back on the depth chart at QB and expected to be the primary backup to Ricky Dobbs until Proctor can return.  It is not known what Stukel's status will be once Proctor returns.
10/036:22amClint SovieLB Probable RibsSovie played but did so sparingly in week four against Western Kentucky due to bruised ribs.  He is probable to get back to normal reps on Oct. 3 against Air Force.  Craig Schaeffer has been taking the first-team work with Sovie limited
08/2210:08pmNate FrazierNG Out For Year DismissedSenior nose guard Nate Frazier has been dismissed and is no longer on the Navy football team. Commander Joe Carpenter confirmed that the nature of the issue that led to Frazier's dismissal from the team is administrative and is not criminal. Senior defensive end Jordan Stephens moved inside to nose guard this week at practice. Junior Chase Burge, Frazier's backup, will also get a look.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Next game: Nebraska at Missouri on 10/08
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/298:22amRickey ThenarseS Questionable KneeThenarse did not play in week four after suffering a knee injury on the opening kickoff.  According to HC Bo Pelini, Thenarse's injury is significant and could force him out for an extended period of time.  The loss greatly thins Nebraska's depth at safety, as now redshirt freshmen Courtney Osborne and P.J. Smith as well as sophomore Austin Cassidy are in line for more playing time than perhaps Pelini is comfortable with.  Larry Asante and Matt O'Hanlon serve as the Huskers' starters at safety.
08/255:44pmKody SpanoQB Out For Year KneeBackup QB Kody Spano tore an ACL for the second time in four months and will miss the 2009 season. The sophomore had competed with junior Zac Lee for the starting job during the spring before injuring the knee. This injury is a big loss for the Cornhuskers considering the lack of experience behind Lee. It likely means that heralded freshman Cody Green will be ticketed for duty with the team this season and probably has killed any hopes of redshirting him. The Cornhuskers also have converted linebacker Latravis Washington and freshmen Ron Kellogg Jr. and Taylor Martinez in camp.
08/255:39pmMatt HoltLB Out For Year ShoulderSophomore LB Matt Holt will miss the 2009 season with an injured shoulder. The reserve's injury might come at a position where the Huskers can afford it. They still have five linebackers with some playing experience coming back for the upcoming season.
08/255:35pmJaivorio BurkesOL Out For Year UnknownOffensive tackle Jaivorio Burkes will not play this season, and possibly will not play football again. The junior has an unspecified medical condition. He started three games as a true freshman and four games last year. Sophomore Marcel Jones worked with the first team offense at right tackle during the spring and looks like the projected starter for 2009.
08/2210:19pmQuentin CastilleRB Out For Year DismissedJunior running back Quentin Castille has been dismissed from the program due to a violation in team rules. Castille carried the ball 106 times as a sophomore, compiling 467 yards and six touchdowns. HC Pelini did not explain the specific rule that Castille violated. Castille had been battling for the starting RB position, but Roy Helu seems to have solidified that role with this announcement. RS freshmen Collins Okafor and Lester Ward will be relied upon to backup Helu.
Nevada Wolf Pack
Next game: Louisiana Tech at Nevada on 10/09
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/279:55pmVai TauaRB Out ElbowTaua suffered a dislocated elbow going after a fumble on a punt return. HC Ault would not speculate on how long his 1st TM MAC player would be out. Senior Luke Lippincott will replace Taua in the starting lineup, a switch from a year ago, when Taua replaced Lippincott due to a season-ending injury. Lippincott rushed for 114 yards vs. Missouri last Friday, and will work on not fumbling the ball this week in practice.
08/1312:42amAmini SilatoluOL Out For Year AcademicsIncoming JUCO transfer Silatolu did not qualify academically and will not suit up for Nevada in 2009. He was expected to compete for the starting spot at guard. The Wolf Pack have several redshirt freshmen on the roster who will now battle for the job.
New Mexico Lobos
Next game: New Mexico at Wyoming on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
09/3011:44pmIan ClarkS Out For Year ShoulderClark re-injured his left shoulder in the season opener and has been extremely limited since. HC Locksley confirmed that Clark will undergo season-ending surgery this week. Frankie Solomon moved from free safety to start in in Clark's vacated strong safety position. Frankie Baca moved from corner to free safety and RS freshman Nathan Enriquez moved into Baca's corner position.
09/2810:42amJames WrightRB Questionable HamstringWright injured himself after a 39-yard run in the first half of the NMSU game and did not return. HC Locksley said he has a strained hamstring and is day-to-day. He was splitting time with true freshman Desmond Dennis. Dennis' workload is bound to increase if Wright is unable to play at Texas Tech.
08/1112:21pmEmmanuel YeagerQB Out For Year TransferTrue freshman quarterback Emmanuel Yeager has decided to transfer due to a family issue, HC Mike Locksley announced. Yeager was part of a tight quarterbacking race between senior Donovan Porterie, junior Tate Smith, and sophomore Brad Gruner. The Lobos also have redshirt freshman B.R. Holbrook, and incoming freshman Darren Jones in the quarterbacking race.
New Mexico State Aggies
Next game: Utah State at New Mexico State on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
08/3011:57pmNick PadenLB Out For Year KneeSenior LB Nick Paden will sit out the 2009 season with a knee injury that he suffered in July. Paden was the Aggies' leading returning tackler (107) from a year ago and will likely be replaced by senior Sam King who made four starts as a defensive end last season.
North Carolina Tarheels
Next game: FCS (1-AA) Opponent at North Carolina on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/036:31amDwight JonesWR Questionable KneeSophomore WR Dwight Jones missed the GT game to continue recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery.  Jones is expected to return to practice before the Virginia game.  His status for the Virginia game is questionable.  Jones is supposed to line up opposite Greg Little in the starting line-up.  The injury to Jones is a huge blow to the North Carolina receiving unit, which is attempting to replace three NFL draft picks.
10/036:30amJordan NixDT Questionable FluSophomore DT Jordan Nix has not played since recovering from H1N1.  Nix is a reserve DT who sat out all of 2008 after transferring late from a junior college.  He is questionable for the Virginia game.
10/036:29amLeCount FantroyCB Questionable ThighSophomore CB LeCount Fantroy is suffering from a thigh injury that kept him out of two straight games (ECU and GT).  His status for the Virginia is questionable.  Fantroy is listed as the No. 2 LCB behind All-ACC talent Kendric Burney.
10/036:29amTerry ShankleCB Questionable IllnessTrue freshman CB Terry Shankle has not played since the first game of the season.  His status for the Virginia game is questionable.  Shankle is a reserve CB for the Tar Heels this season.
10/0211:39amLinwan EuwellLB Doubtful AnkleSophomore LB Linwan Euwell played sparingly against Georgia Tech due to an ankle injury.  His status for the Virginia game is doubtful.  Euwell is the No. 2 SLB behind junior Bruce Carter.
10/0211:21amRyan TaylorTE Out KneeSenior TE and key special teams performer Ryan Taylor has been out of action for a month with a knee sprain.  He is out for the UVA game.  There isn't a timetable for his return, but head coach Butch Davis says that Taylor is "very, very close" to returning to practice.  This is good news for the Tar Heels, who are missing senior starting TE Zack Pianalto.
10/0211:20amZach PianaltoTE Out FootSenior TE Zach Pianalto will sit out for at least 2 more weeks with a dislocated subtalar in his right foot.  Pianalto suffered the injury during North Carolina's game against UConn on Sept 12.  Pianalto is coming off one of his best games, with seven receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown against the Huskies.
10/0211:20amLowell DyerC Out ShoulderSenior center Lowell Dyer missed the Sept 12 game against Connecticut because of a shoulder injury.  He is out for at least three more weeks,and his status will be updated at that time.  Dyer made eight starts at center in 2008.  In Dyer's absence, sophomore Cam Holland will fill in at center.
10/0211:19amJonathan CooperG Questionable AnkleRedshirt freshman LG Jonathan Cooper is battling an ankle injury that forced him to miss the Georgia Tech game.  His status for Virginia is questionable.  Cooper sat out of the UConn game (Sept 12) with the injury but returned against ECU (Sept 19).  Greg Elleby is filling in for Cooper.
10/0211:19amJoshua AdamsWR Questionable ShoulderTrue freshman WR Joshua Adams is battling a shoulder injury that kept him out of the Georgia Tech game.  His status for the Virginia game is questionable.  Adams is filling in for the injured Dwight Jones, though he was projected to be a starter heading into fall preseason camp.  Adams is one of three impressive true freshman receivers for the Tar Heels (Jheranie Boyd and Erik Highsmith are the others). 
10/0210:48amTrevor StuartLS Out For Year Torn ACLJunior LS Trevor Stuart will miss the rest of the 2009 season with a torn ACL he suffered against ECU.  Replacing him will be former walk-on Mark House. 
10/0210:45amAnthony ElzyFB Questionable ShoulderJunior FB Anthony Elzy is questionable for the UVA game with a shoulder injury.  Elzy is the No. 2 FB on the roster behind senior Bobby Rome.  Elzy has made five starts in his career to date.
08/288:03amCarl GaskinsT Out For Year Torn ACLSophomore LT Carl Gaskins will miss the 2009 season with an ACL tear in his left knee.  The reserve's injury leaves UNC's offensive line rotation thin.  He will be replaced in the rotation by fellow sophomore Kevin Bryant
08/196:08pmMatt MerlettiDB Out For Year KneeJunior DB  Matt Merletti tore the ACL in his right knee during Tuesday afternoon's practice and will miss the 2009 season. One of Carolina's top special-teams players, Merletti was competing for playing time at safety this fall. In 2008, he was a co-captain on special teams, an honor bestowed on UNC's top special-teams players based on a point system. Merletti had 11 tackles last year and recovered two fumbles.
08/105:58pmAaron StahlOL Out For Year Not ReturningLeft guard and center Aaron Stahl graduated in May and has decided not to return for the 2009 season. The competition to replace him in the starting lineup will come down to a sophomore returning from injury and didn't play most of 2008, a redshirt freshman and two offensive lineman recruits.
North Carolina State Wolfpack
Next game: Duke at North Carolina State on 10/10
Date Time Player Name Pos Status Injury Notes
10/036:12amWayne CrawfordC Questionable FootSophomore C Wayne Crawford missed his third game with an injured foot.  His status for WF is unknown.  The back-up center has been battling through the foot injury since fall preseason camp; he had played at DT as a freshman.  Taking Crawford's place on the depth chart will be fellow sophomore Henry Lawson.
10/036:11amRyan CheekLB Probable HipTrue freshman LB Ryan Cheek is battling a hip injury, but he is available for the Wake Forest game.  Cheek is a reserve LB who is not listed on the depth chart at any LB position.
10/036:10amOwen SpencerWR Probable ConcussionJunior WR Owen Spencer missed the Pitt game on Sept 26 due to a concussion he suffered against Gardner-Webb (Sept 19).  His status for the Wake Forest game is probable.  He will be replaced by reserve WR TJ Graham.  Spencer was the leading receiver for the Wolfpack in 2008 with 691 receiving yards on 31 receptions and five touchdowns.
10/0211:18amRashard SmithCB Out AnkleTrue freshman CB Rashard Smith missed the Pitt game on Sept 26 due to an ankle injury he sustained during the Gardner-Webb game (Sept 19).  He is out for the Wake Forest game.  Smith is the No. 1 LCB on the depth chart.  Former starter DeAndre Morgan is expected to take Smith's place in the starting line-up against Pitt.
10/0211:18amJeff RieskampDE Out HipSophomore DE Jeff Rieskamp missed the first four games of the season with a hip injury.  He is out for the Wake Forest game.  Rieskamp, the No. 2 DE on the depth chart behind senior Willie Young,  made two starts in 2008 despite playing a reserve role for most of the season.