Monthly Round-Up: LATE JULY / AUGUST 2026
Injury and camp news.
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Injury & Suspension News
Cal TE Mason Mini (undisclosed) was seen participating in drills during California's fall camp.
Colorado WR Danny Scudero has been seen in a walking boot and is currently not practicing. He is expected to play week one.
Mizzou RB Ahmad Hardy (leg) was medically cleared to return to physical activities, but there is not a clear return timetable for his return to football yet:
On3@On3NEW: Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz says RB Ahmad Hardy is medically cleared from his gunshot wound: "We do not know what the return to play progression will be. It could take anywhere from 5-to-8 weeks." (h/t @Brett_McMurphy) on3.com/rivals/ahmad-h…
3:39 PM · Jul 20, 2026 · 122K Views19 Replies · 74 Reposts · 1.19K LikesOle Miss RB Kewan Lacy completed an offseason proceeder on his shoulder and is good to go for fall (but mentioned he may take on a “lighter workload”):
Tyler Komis@TylerKomisOle Miss OC John David Baker confirmed Kewan Lacy underwent shoulder surgery this offseason. Lacy injured it in the opening round of the CFP against Tulane. He still averaged 98 YPC and 16 carries per game in the CFP. He’ll be good to go this season with, ideally, a lighter5:23 PM · Aug 10, 2026 · 538 Views2 Reposts · 17 LikesVirginia Tech RB Marcellous Hawkins (undisclosed) is looking healthy and practicing, Sons of Saturday reports.
Boston College TE Kaelan Chudzinski is expected to miss the season with an Achilles injury, Bill O’Brien told ESPN
UCLA RB Wayne Knight (undisclosed) was spotted in practice along with the rest of the running backs, according to Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.com.
Per Pete Nakos, Texas Tech RB Quinten Joyner is fully cleared after missing the 2025 season with a torn ACL.
UVA WR Trell Harris (knee) participated in practice drills Friday, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.
USC WR Tanook Hines remains limited in practice:
CFF DFS@CffDfsWR Tanook Hines USC (66.2 Underdog ADP/63rd Yahoo Rank) “From an availability standpoint, we got a few guys that are limited. Tanook Hines is probably one right now that is most limited, able to do the least,” said Riley to the media on August 2 during his first appearance at1:30 PM · Aug 7, 2026 · 1.23K Views1 Repost · 7 LikesULLAF WR Shelton Sampson is currently out with an undisclosed injury
Jamarcus Fitzpatrick@JFitzTV"Yeah he's injured...I don't know when he'll be back" .@RaginCajunsFB receiver Shelton Sampson was not involved in drills at practice yesterday and according to coach Michael Desormeaux, he won't be working out today. @KATCTV39:12 PM · Aug 6, 2026 · 20.8K Views5 Replies · 8 Reposts · 28 LikesKentucky WR Hardly Gilmore is no longer with the program.
Air Force QB Liam Szarka (arm) indicated that he is feeling healthy and ready to go ahead of the start of the 2026 season, per Hunter Phipps of Fox21 News.
Louisville RB Isaac Brown has sat out of fall camp practices.
BYU RB LJ Martin (shoulder) is good to go in fall camp and ahead of the 2026 season, according to Carly Ludlow of BYU's official site.
USC RB Waymond Jordan (knee/ankle) has been progressing in his rehab, according to Hawai'i sports reporter Michael Lasquero, though it's still too early to tell whether he'll be ready for the Trojans' season opener against San Jose State on Aug. 29. "The rehab has been going amazing, especially recently, just being able to test my ankle with all the tests that we do in the training room."
UF WR Dallas Wilson is healthy and ready for the 2026 season.
Kentucky RB CJ Baxter (undisclosed) feels "100 percent healthy" ahead of training camp, according to Alaina Morris of The Louisville Courier Journal.
UCF QB Alonza Barnett (knee) was spotted under center in the training camp opener Monday and looks healthy, strengthening the idea that he'll be ready to play in the season opener against Bethune-Cookman on Sep. 3, Thomas Cook of Spectrum Sports 360 reports.
Oregon WR Evan Stewart said Monday that he feels "more explosive" in preparation for the fall after missing the 2025 season, Rob Moseley of Oregon's official site reports.
PSU QB Rocco Becht (shoulder) is ready for Penn State's preseason camp, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.
WKU WR Moussa Berry has been granted another year of eligibility and is listed back on the roster.
Topper Talk Podcast 🎙️@TOPPER_TALKWR Moussa Barry officially back on the WKU Football online roster
Topper Talk Podcast 🎙️ @TOPPER_TALKPer sources: Formerly ineligible WR Moussa Barry has been granted his eligibility waiver by the NCAA. Welcome back, Moussa! #GoTops10:49 PM · Aug 2, 2026 · 5.92K Views6 Reposts · 33 LikesArizona RB Ismael Mahdi has been granted another year of eligibility and is back with the program.
Head coach Matt Rhule said Thursday during Big Ten Media Days that Mekhi Nelson (not injury related) will be full-go for Nebraska's fall camp, according to Steve Marik of Rivals.com.
Head coach Jedd Fisch said during Big Ten Media Days that it would be a reach for RB Jordan Washington (neck) to play in the 2026 season, Christian Caple of The Athletic reports.
North Texas has dismissed backup running back Jayden Becks for a violation of team rules
Oregon RB Da’Juan Riggs (foot) is back and healthy for fall camp, Zachary Neel reports.
SMU QB Kevin Jennings will be limited for one-to-two weeks due to a finger injury, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Colorado WR Kam Perry is managing an elbow injury amid Colorado’s fall camp, James Carnes of SI.com reports.
Kansas RB Kory Amachree has been limited during Kansas’ fall camp, Matt Tait of Wave The Wheat reports.
SDSU WR Jordan Napier (knee) is a full participant in the Aztec’s fall camp while wearing a knee brace, per Kirk Kenney of The San Diego Union-Tribune.
SDSU WR Jacob Bostick (knee) is a full participant in the Aztecs’ fall camp, per Kirk Kenney of The San Diego Union-Tribune.
UCLA RB Wayne Knight (undisclosed) was spotted in practice along with the rest of the running backs, according to Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.com.
Louisville WR Kris Huges (lower body) will miss the entire 2026 season, according to Jody Demling of On3.com.
SJSU WR Malachi Riley (lower body) is active and practicing in fall camp, according to Haddy Barghouti of The Mercury News.
UNT RB Jaheim White (knee) is moving well in practice, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.
UNLV QB Alex Orji (knee) is finalizing his recovery from his knee injury and competing for the starting quarterback job for UNLV, per Head coach Dan Mullen via The Scarlet Standard.
GaSo WR Josh Dallas (hip) is active and practicing in Georgia Southern’s fall camp, per Zach Fox of WTOC11.
Southern Alabama WR Anthony Eager (hand) is back on the field as South Alabama begins fall camp, per Mike Kittrell of AL.com.
FAU QB Caden Veltkamp (shoulder) has been cleared to participate in fall camp with the team, per FAUSports.com.
Tulane RB Jamauri McClure (shoulder) expressed that he is feeling healthy and ready for Tulane’s fall camp.
Navy RB/FB Vic Listorti (concussion) was seen participating in Navy’s fall camp practice.
CSU RB Durrell Robinson (undisclosed) was seen participating in drills as the Rams open fall camp, Kevin Lytle of the Coloradoan reports.
Iowa TE Addison Ostrenga (achillies) is a full participant as the Hawkeyes open fall camp, Tyler Tachman of HawkCentral.com reports.
Kentucky RB Jovantae Barnes (undisclosed) is not available to start fall camp but should return at some point before the season opener against Youngstown State on Sep. 5, according to Adam Luckett of Kentucky Sports Radio.
Liberty EB Ethan Vasko (undisclosed) is back in action in fall camp after undergoing an offseason surgery, according to Ian Curtis of NewsAdvance.com.
Miami RB Charmar Brown (undisclosed) is participating in fall camp, according to David Lake of 247Sports.
LSU QB Sam Leavitt (foot) is in training camp and looks ready for the 2026 season.
Texas Tech QB Will Hammond (knee) was spotted throwing on the first day of camp Wednesday but was also sporting a brace on his repaired knee, according to Jarret Johnson of 247Sports.
Texas QB Arch Manning (foot) participated in Wednesday’s fall camp opening practice and should be good to go moving forward, according to Eric Nahlin of On3.com.
UGA RB Dante Dowdell (undisclosed) is out indefinitely.
UNC QB Billy Edwards (knee) practiced Monday and is healthy entering training camp, according to R.L. Bynum of The Tar Heel Tribune.
Colorado WR Joseph Williams (leg) was spotted in practice Monday and should be ready to roll for the new season, according to Brian Howell of On3.com.
TCU WR Jordan Dwyer (foot) has been able to catch passes for big yardage in practice, Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Hawaii QB Micah Alejado was back with Hawaii as fall camp opened after missing spring practices, Christian Shimabuku of The Aloha State Daily reports.
Hawaii WR Pofele Ashlock will miss a chunk of training camp while working back from an undisclosed injury, according to Christian Shimabuku of The Aloha State Daily.
NIU QB Taron Dickens has signed with Northern Illinois, Chris Hummer of 247Sports reports.
Syracuse WR Calvin Russell (lower leg) could potentially return to the field in October, Syracuse head coach Fran Brown said Thursday, according to David Hale of ESPN.com.
Fall Camp News
Duke QB Walker Eget is in a quarterback battle with Dan Mahan, Brian Stultz of USA Today reports.
New Mexico State QB Trey Hedden was named the starter.
UNT QB Chris Jimerson is battling Tavyen Jackson and Chaston Ditta for the QB1 gig in Denton, per Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle.
WVU QB Michael Hawkins is believed to be leading the race to be West Virginia’s starting quarterback for the 2026 season, according to Schuyler Callihan of Sports Interactive.
UVA QB Beau Pribula has been named Virginia’s starting quarterback, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.
Two quotes out of Auburn’s camp from head coach Alex Golesh on the run game:
Justin Ferguson@JFergusonAUasked Auburn HC Alex Golesh on how many RBs he prefers to use: "In a perfect world, you need three and a half ready to go into every game. Those guys take a beating... two guys who are ready to rotate drive to drive, then a third guy who is ready to sub in at any moment."4:21 PM · Aug 4, 2026 · 13.4K Views6 Replies · 4 Reposts · 188 LikesJustin Ferguson@JFergusonAUAuburn HC Alex Golesh: "I do think we have the depth to have an elite running game. And the quarterback is pretty good at it, too." #establish #it4:24 PM · Aug 4, 2026 · 3.77K Views1 Reply · 3 Reposts · 122 LikesMississippi State QB Kamario Taylor on WR Anthony Evans:
“The type of guy Ant is with the ball in his hands, he’s able to do it all himself,” Taylor said. “You can throw Ant a bubble screen and Ant is able to make five guys miss. That’s not something you see in a regular wide receiver. He’s definitely able to do that.”
SMU RB Kendrick Raphael was a standout performer for SMU on the first day of camp Friday, according to Dean Ralsky of On3.com.
Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key on QB Alberto Mendoza’s development this offseason:
Yeah, I mean (Mendoza) is developing every day,” said Key. “I talked to him for a long time today and yesterday, and honestly, I thought it felt for the first time it was it was Georgia Tech’s Alberta Mendoza. We talked about it. Shoot, anytime you come from somewhere else, I mean, what are you always doing? You’re always thinking about what happened this time last year. So there’s always a natural comparison to whatever you did the year previous.
Brent Key on the potential Georgia Tech RB rotation this fall:
“One time in my career I’ve had a running back take every carry in the season, that was ’07. That was Kevin Smith (at UCF). I mean 450 something carries he had in season and that’s unheard of now. That would never happen,” added Key.
“You’ve got to think now, running backs, it’s a position to get banged up, right? So you don’t want to put all the stress on them in practice, so then it becomes a big bang, per se. But you also want the best ones playing their best in the fourth quarter at the end of the year, right? One guy twists an ankle, one helmet comes off, and now you’re down on your third, fourth guys in valuable time in the game, valuable roles. So those guys all create competition in the room, all pushing each other.”
Colorado OC Brennen Marion on the offensive line:
Scott Procter@ScottProcter_Colorado OC Brennan Marion to The Athletic: “Offensive line-wise, we’re better than we were at Texas.” “We’re bigger. We’re more physical.” “This will be the best OL that I’ve ever had.”
5:35 PM · Jul 14, 2026 · 184K Views85 Replies · 77 Reposts · 798 LikesMiami RB Jordan Lyle is positioned to be a high-impact player during 2026, Gaby Urrutia of 247Sports reports.
TCU QB Jaden Craig was the starting quarterback in the Horned Frogs’ scrimmage Saturday, Jeremy Clark of 247Sports.com reports.
ND RB Aneyas Williams is poised to start at running back in the upcoming season, Eric Hansen of On3.com reports.
PSU RB Carson Hansen is the clear frontrunner for Penn State’s starting job in the backfield for the 2026, according to Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com.
A note out of FSU’s camp on potential RB rotation this fall:
“Running backs coach Kam Martin, who joins the staff from Tulsa this season, said on Monday that it will often be decided by who has the hot hand this season”
CFF DFS@CffDfsFlorida State Running Back rotation: “Running backs coach Kam Martin, who joins the staff from Tulsa this season, said on Monday that it will often be decided by who has the hot hand this season”247sports.comRunning backs coach Kam Martin 'excited' for Tuesday's scrimmage to help sort out backfield rotation7:07 PM · Aug 3, 2026 · 5.66K Views1 Repost · 3 LikesAlabama OC Ryan Grubb on freshman RB Ezavier Crowell:
He’s a great kid, he wants to do it, he loves being here, he’s an Alabama guy...He’s physical, he’s tough, he’s got great hands, the sky’s the limit for him. But he’s got to learn the game, he’s got to know how to practice and he’s got a good shot.”-
Alabama OC Ryan Grubb on the QB battle:
"I'd say Keelon [Russell] did a better job taking care of the ball in the summer than he did in spring," Grubb said. "And then with Austin [Mack], I thought he was better on the run out of pocket. I thought he really grew with that."
Auburn WRs coach Kodi Burns on Keshaun Singleton:
“Keshaun is an incredible player, continuing to grow every single day,” said wide receivers coach Kodi Burns. “Just from a skillset, it’s really hard to find 6-3, 217-pound guys that can run and catch the ball like he does.
“He’s loose. He’s athletic. He knows the system. And really for a quarterback, it’s always a failsafe that, man, when he’s covered, he’s still open. You give that guy a chance, and I think you saw that last year. The plan is for that not to stop this year.”
From notes of a UW practice on Aug. 9, Rashid Williams, Dezmen Roebuck, and Christian Moss were the starters at WR. Quaid Carr started at RB. On chemistry between Demond Williams and Rashid Williams:
Demond and Rashid are definitely on the same page
Auburn head coach Alex Golesh on transfer RB Bryson Washington:
“We’ve been hard on him and the demand in this offense is hard,” Golesh said of Washington in Tampa. “Like, there’s not a whole lot of time in between plays to catch your breath and figure out what’s going on. You’ve got to be in elite shape.”
Post spring notes out of Fresno State on the QB competition:
Khristian Martin was the first quarterback out in the spring preview, followed by Jayden Mandal. With no starter named after spring, the two are in a 1a and 1b position heading into fall camp. Both have shown flashes and upside.
EMU RB Amoreon Blue is listed as a co-starter with Joey Mattord on the Eagles’ pre-camp depth chart.
Navy HC Brian Newberry on Braxton Woodson:
Well, I thought Braxton was outstanding a year ago, and you guys got to see glimpses of who he is and who he can be. And so to have a quarterback back that’s played meaningful snaps for us in meaningful moments is huge.
It’s Braxton’s 3rd year in the system ... Couldn’t be more excited about Braxton and the potential that’s there for this season. But he’s been phenomenal. His leadership is something that I’ve been really, really impressed with.
Mississippi State RB Fluff Bothwell is expected to be the “bellcow” this year under Jeff Lebby
Locked On Mississippi State@LockedOnMissSt@Vern_Funquist “I think Fluff (Bothwell) will be the guy for us who takes the bulk of the carries. I also like the depth in the room with guys like Kolin Wilson, Xavier Gayten and a couple of young guys we’ve added to the room.” - Lebby on the RB room5:45 PM · Jul 23, 2026 · 669 Views1 Reply · 5 LikesOSU RB Isaiah West has been running with the 1s in fall camp.
“Ryan Day was highly impressed with Isaiah West’s offseason and the way he recovered from his shoulder injury. He praised the sophomore running back’s physicality and consistency and said he expects West to take on a bigger role this season.”
An Alabama beat writer predicts Austin Mack will be the starting QB