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Avery Johnson Doubtful Against Arizona State
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (neck/shoulder) is doubtful against Arizona State, according to the Big 12 availability report. Johnson has been a reliable option for fantasy managers, racking up 1,301 yards passing and 10 touchdown through his first six games. He is coming off a 209-yard performance against Kansas that included a touchdown pass and 132 yards rushing on 12 carries. It remains unclear who will start in Johnson's expected absence on Saturday, but it will most likely be Jacob Knuth getting the call if the starter is unable to suit up. Knuth has attempted just three passes in his three seasons with the Wildcats, while he recorded three carries for 25 yards and a touchdown during Kansas State's blowout win over Nichols earlier this season. Arizona State has allowed 216.3 yards passing per game in 2026.
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
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Fluff Bothwell Available Against Oklahoma
Mississippi State running back Fluff Bothwell will be available for the Bulldogs as they take on Oklahoma on Saturday, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Bothwell was listed as questionable and hasn't played since a loss to Alabama on Oct. 3, but is slated to return in Week 8. Bothwell is the Bulldogs' leading ball carrier, racking up 403 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 74 carries. Mississippi State is preparing to take on a talented Oklahoma defense that has allowed just 109.3 yards rushing per game this season. Last week, the Sooners limited Kentucky to just 72 yards on the ground.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Ja'Kyrian Turner Out Against Miami
Pitt will be without its top running back Ja'Kyrian Turner (lower body) on Saturday as the Panthers go up against top-ranked Miami, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Turner is dealing with a lower-body injury and hasn't played since Oct. 10, a loss to North Carolina. Turner has averaged 4.4 yards per carry this season, but has received just 30 carries this year. He has added 10 receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown. In his absence, more work is expected to go to leading ball carrier Damon Ferguson Jr. and change-of-pace back La'Vell Wright, who leads the Panthers in rushing touchdowns with four.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Jacurri Brown Doubtful in Week 8
Rice quarterback Jacurri Brown (undisclosed) is unlikely to play against Florida Atlantic on Saturday, as he is doubtful, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. In his stead, Gael Ochoa is expected to make his first career start for the Rice as they take on a FAU defense that has limited its opponents to just 198.3 yards passing per game this season. Last week, FAU didn't face much of a passing attack during a loss to Army, but the week before, it gave up just 158 yards passing to Texas Southern quarterback Cam'Ron McCoy. Against Tulsa in Week 7, Brown was Rice's leading rusher, recording 155 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries, while Ochoa came on and finished 2 of 2 passing for 15 yards, while rushing seven times for -9 yards.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Gi'Bran Payne Out Against Texas Tech
Cincinnati running back Gi'Bran Payne (ankle) will not play for the Bearcats against Texas Tech on Saturday, according to the Big 12 availability report. Payne is listed as out as he continues to deal with an ankle injury that forced him out of last week's loss to West Virginia. Payne is Cincinnati's second-leading ball carrier, recording 418 yards rushing and a couple of touchdowns on a team-high 69 carries this season. In his absence, Zylan Perry may see more carries working behind Cole Tabb, who leads the Bearcats with 448 yards rushing and eight touchdowns. Texas Tech has the fifth-best rush defense in the country, allowing just 82 yards per game.
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
Antwan Raymond a Game-Time Decision
Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond (undisclosed) is a game-time decision as the Scarlet Knights prepare to take on Northwestern on Saturday. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Raymond is "expected to play barring some kind of setback in warm-ups." Raymond's production has slowed in recent weeks, as he ripped off three straight games with 122 yards or more on the ground before being limited to 31 yards or fewer each of the past two games. The Rutgers ball carrier recorded just 1.8 yards per carry during a win over Maryland last week, during which he managed to find the end zone. Northwestern has allowed 137.5 yards rushing per game this season, which is middle of the pack.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Alessio Milivojevic Not Expected to Play
Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (undisclosed) is not expected to play against No. 9 UCLA on Saturday, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Along with Milivojevic, Spartans backup Cam Fancher is also out, which sets up true freshman Kayd Coffman to earn his first career start against the Bruins, who are also starting a backup quarterback, Ty Dieffenbach. The UCLA defense has been solid against the pass this season, allowing 194.7 yards passing per game entering Week 8. Last week, UCLA gave up just 66 yards through the air to Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Gi'Bran Payne Questionable Against Texas Tech
Cincinnati running back Gi'Bran Payne (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of this weekend's game against Texas Tech. Payne suffered the injury in last week's loss to West Virginia, and was replaced in the backfield by Cole Tabb. Tabb played really well, touching the ball 19 times for 169 yards and three touchdowns. Even if Payne is able to play this weekend, Tabb will likely cede a good portion of the work after his breakout performance. Payne should be out of all fantasy lineups due to the tough matchup, the shakiness in his health status, and the potential loss of role.
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
Source: Big 12 Availability Report
Justice Haynes Back in Lineup for Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech star running back Justice Haynes (undisclosed) is off of the injury report and will play this weekend against Boston College. Haynes missed last week's game and has not played since September 10 against Duke. In his place, junior Trelain Maddox has produced well. While Haynes should take a significant chunk of work back now that he is healthy, Maddox should still see some involvement on the ground. The Yellow Jackets will likely lean heavily on the run in this one, and both players have some fantasy viability this weekend.
Source: ACC Availability Report
Source: ACC Availability Report
Ian Strong Questionable for Saturday
California wide receiver Ian Strong (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against SMU. Strong missed last week's loss to Wake Forest with the same injury, which was reportedly suffered in practice. The Rutgers transfer has been a consistent piece of the Golden Bears' offense and if he is unable to go, look for Chase Hendricks to once again be the go-to target for Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele.
Source: ACC
Source: ACC
Pop Watson III to Return Against UConn
UMass quarterback Pop Watson III (ankle), who took the nation by storm in the thrilling season-opening win over Rutgers, is expected to play in Friday night's game against UConn. The Virginia Tech transfer has missed the last two games, both losses for the Minutemen, so his return is significant. On the season, Watson has completed 74% of his passes for 820 yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions. He has also scrambled for 167 yards and four scores. While his scrambling may be limited on Friday as he returns from an ankle injury, his presence on the field will help UMass tremendously in a rivalry game.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Kameron Courtney Out Against Duke
Virginia wide receiver Kameron Courtney (undisclosed) will not play in Friday night's game against Duke. Courtney missed last week's game against SMU and is set to miss his second straight game. He has recorded 18 receptions for 204 yards and two touchdowns this season. In his absence, leading receiver Da'Shawn Martin should see a boost in what should be a tight ACC matchup under the Friday night lights.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Steve Angeli Expected to Start for Syracuse
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli is expected to draw the start for the Orange on Saturday night as they take on North Carolina. Angeli has not played since the September 17 loss to Pitt but with Malachi Nelson and Amari Odom both undergoing surgery due to injuries, he is now slated to start. The former Notre Dame signal caller has completed 57-of-104 passes for 731 yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions on the season. He exited the Pitt game due to injury and has not played since, but is getting healthy at an opportune time given the health of the rest of the quarterbacks on the roster.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Jesse Legree Announces Return to Oregon State
Oregon State superstar freshman wide receiver Jesse Legree has announced that he will be staying in Corvallis for the 2027 season. This puts an early end to any transfer speculation regarding the young phenom, who leads the nation in receiving yards (1,040) and receiving touchdowns (14). Legree announced his re-signing on CBS Sports on Friday afternoon. The announcement comes on the Beavers' bye week, and Legree announced from his high school in Baltimore.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Mario Craver Questionable to Play in Week 8
Texas A&M wide receiver Mario Craver (undisclosed) is questionable to play in Week 8 against Alabama. He has played in six games for the Aggies, racking up 241 yards and two touchdowns across 24 receptions. Craver also has a rushing attempt, gaining six yards, and has returned six punts, so he's a notable player for the team. Eleven of his catches came in one game, so he's otherwise only been a bit involved. If he's unable to go, Texas A&M could lean more on wide receivers Isaiah Horton, TK Norman, and Aaron Gregory, who have between 10 and 20 catches. The test against the Crimson Tide is fairly tough, with the defense allowing 337.9 total yards and 21.4 points per game so far.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Syracuse Quarterback Room in Flux for Week 8
Syracuse quarterbacks Amari Odom (shoulder) and Malachi Nelson (ankle) are both listed as out for the team's Week 8 game against North Carolina. QB Steve Angeli (Achilles) is listed as questionable, and if he cannot go, it will be Danny Lauter who likely gets the start. Angeli, Nelson and Odom have all appeared in three games for the Orange, with Lauter getting in two games so far. Angeli leads the team with 731 passing yards, while Nelson has 532, Odom 398 and Lauter just 74. Odom has a team-high six touchdown passes, with Angeli at four, Nelson at three and Lauter with one. Lauter hasn't thrown an interception - Odom and Nelson have two each, while Angeli has tossed five picks. Odom is the only QB who has added anything notable on the ground, and he has just two rushing yards and a score.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Jordan Shipp Trending Toward Playing in Week 8
North Carolina wide receiver Jordan Shipp (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Week 8, but On3 sources have said that he is on track to play against Syracuse. He's played in all six of the team's games so far, racking up 441 yards and a touchdown across 33 catches. Shipp has six or more receptions in four straight games, so he's emerged as a big part of the team's offense, and he currently leads the team in catches and receiving yards. Tight end Jelani Thurman and wideout Trech Kekahuna are the only other pass catchers on the team with 10 or more grabs, so Shipp's availability is a big deal for the Tar Heels and their chances this weekend.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Avery Johnson's Status in Question for Week 8
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for the team's Week 8 game against Arizona State. There's skepticism that he will play, according to On3 sources. If Johnson does not play, Jacob Knuth is expected to start. Across his first six games, Johnson has completed 63.1% of his passes for 1,301 yards and 10 touchdowns. He has three interceptions as well, while rushing for 462 yards and three scores over 51 attempts. Knuth has appeared in three games, but has thrown just one pass so far. Blake Barnett is another QB on the roster that the Wildcats could turn to if Johnson cannot play.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Colin Simmons Out in Week 8 and Maybe Beyond
Texas pass rusher Colin Simmons (ankle) is out for the team's Week 8 game against Ole Miss, and he could miss additional time with his injury. That's a major absence for the Texas defense, as Simmons had racked up 16 tackles for loss across the first six games of the year. Simmons has 25 combined tackles, plus 10.5 sacks already. He has also forced two fumbles and recovered one fumble. The Longhorns are allowing 17.8 points and 272.5 total yards per game and will be tasked with slowing a Rebels' offense that averages 444.5 total yards and 37.5 points, and that task is now tougher without Simmons.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Kemario Taylor, Fluff Bothwell Questionable for Week 8
Mississippi State quarterback Kemario Taylor (lower body) and running back Fluff Bothwell (left foot) are both questionable for the team's Week 8 game against Oklahoma. Taylor has not played since early this month. Over five games overall, he's completed 66.2% of his passes for 1,450 yards and 17 touchdowns. He's thrown four interceptions, while rushing for 159 yards and a score across 43 attempts. If Taylor is unable to play again, Parker Puckett is likely to start. Bothwell also hasn't played since the start of the month. Across his five contests, the RB has 403 rushing yards and three scores over 74 attempts, while catching nine passes for 96 more yards and a score. If he's out, Kolin Wilson, Xavier Gayten and J.J. Hill are some other backs who could be more involved.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Holden Geriner to Start over Corey Dailey in Week 8
Pittsburgh is expected to start Holden Geriner at quarterback against Miami in Week 8. Corey Dailey started for the Panthers last week and is still expected to play some this coming week. Geriner has played in four games this season and has completed 46-of-70 passes for 438 yards and two touchdowns. He also has two interceptions, while rushing for 22 yards across 11 attempts. Dailey has appeared in two games, completing 14-of-30 passes for 250 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He has nine rushing yards across four attempts. Those two QBs are playing after Mason Heintschel suffered a torn ACL early in October. Miami will be a stiff test for whichever QB is on the field, as the Hurricanes have allowed just 281.8 total yards and 14 points per game so far this season.
Source: Matt Zenitz - CBS Sports
Source: Matt Zenitz - CBS Sports
