Monthly Round-Up: MID-AUGUST 2026
Injury and camp news.
The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The chicken is involved; the pig is committed.
Injury & Suspension News
Mizzou RB Ahmad Hardy (leg) visited a recent practice but is not an active participant in Missouri’s fall camp, Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Daily Tribune reports.
ULLAF WR Shelton Sampson suffered a knee hyperextension and should be considered questionable for the season opener against Lamar on Sep. 5, head coach Michael Desormeaux told Jamarcus Fitzpatrick of KATC TV3.
Jamarcus Fitzpatrick@JFitzTV.@RaginCajunsFB HC Michael Desormeaux says: • LB Kailep Edwards has a partially torn MCL and is expected to miss 6 weeks • WR Landon Strother and Trent Chaney are non-contact with shoulder injuries • Confirms WR Shelton Sampson suffered a knee hyperextension
4:34 PM · Aug 11, 2026 · 8.24K Views1 Reply · 3 Reposts · 18 LikesSMU QB Kevin Jennings will be limited for one-to-two weeks due to a finger injury, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
OU RB Tory Blaylock (hamstring) remains limited in Oklahoma's fall camp, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.
Syracuse WR Justus Ross-Simmons will return to Syracuse for the 2026 season, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com.
Louisville RB Isaac Brown (undisclosed) was “full go” in Friday’s practice (Aug 14), marking the first time he’s been a full participant this fall, according to Jody Demling of 247Sports.com.
Alabama RB AK Dear's injury (leg) is expected to hold him out for an extended period of time, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.
Alabama RB EJ Crowell (undisclosed) didn’t suit up for Alabama’s scrimmage Thursday (Aug 13) and is dealing with an undisclosed injury, per Charlie Potter of On3.com.
Alabama WR Lotzier Brooks (concussion) missed Alabama’s scrimmage Thursday and is currently dealing with a concussion, per Charlie Potter of On3.com.
LSU WR Winston Watkins (undisclosed) logged a non-contact practice Friday morning, Cory Diaz of The Daily Advertiser reports.
Miami RB Jordan Lyle was arrested Thursday on charges of reckless driving and fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer, according to Jordan McPherson of The Miami Herald.
Texas Tech QB Will Hammond (knee) continues to look sharp in Texas Tech's practices, Lane Selph of On3.com reports.
Oregon RB Jordan Davison (collarbone) was reported to have suffered a broken collarbone, but after a series of conflicting reports popped up, the star tailback clearly avoided significant damage, Justin Hopkins of On3 reports.
New Mexico QB Jack Layne (elbow) has no timeline to return, per head coach Jason Eck.
Sean Reider@lenaweereiderJack Layne still doesn’t have a clear timeline to return, per Jason Eck. “He’s frustrated with it. Just trying to keep his head up.”
Sean Reider @lenaweereiderJason Eck on Jack Layne’s elbow: “It’s bothering him a little bit.” Added Layne will be out for the “near future.”2:08 AM · Aug 11, 2026 · 61K Views6 Reposts · 31 LikesFlorida State WR Jayvon Boggs (undisclosed) is available for Florida State’s fall camp, Ira Schoffel of On3.com reports.
Auburn TE Jonathan Echols (undisclosed) missed Auburn’s scrimmage Friday due to an injury, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.
Mizzou TE Brett Norfleet (shoulder) is a full participant during Missouri’s fall camp, per Jon Lieber of KRCG.
Tulane RB Jamauri McClure is out with an injured left foot, no clear timeline on return yet. Head coach Will Hall said McClure would be back early in the season but not necessarily in the opener against Duke
Southern Alabama RB PJ Martin (undisclosed) is back at full speed and good to go for the fall, Creg Stephenso of AL.com reports.
Syracuse WR Cole Weaver (undisclosed) suffered a minor injury during practice but should return soon, per Michael McAllister of 247Sports.com.
Auburn RB Bryson Washington (undisclosed) is fine for the remainder of Auburn’s fall camp, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.
Tennessee TE Ethan Davis (undisclosed) did not return to practice Wednesday, Patrick Brown of 247Sports.com reports.
USC RB Waymond Jordan (knee) is fully healthy for USC’s 2026 season, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.
Clemson WR Tristan Smith (ankle) is healthy for fall camp, Tyreese Ingram of Clemson Sports Talk reports.
Clemson WR TJ Moore (lower body) is participating in fall camp, Todd Summers of 7 News WSPA reports.
Kansas RB Justin Thurman (undisclosed) is out for the 2026 season, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.
