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Jerome Bettis Jr. Healthy Entering Camp
Notre Dame wide receiver Jerome Bettis Jr. (foot) is not listed on the team's camp availability report, meaning he is a full participant to open preseason practice. The redshirt-freshman missed time at the end of spring practice with a foot injury. However, Bettis has an uphill climb to earn significant playing time in 2026, as the Irish wide receiver room is as talented as we've seen in recent years on paper. That said, the son of NFL Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis has talent and can't be counted out just yet. Notre Dame will likely have significant leads in the second half of many of their games, which could lead to Bettis seeing plenty of in-game reps in his second collegiate campaign. He caught just one pass for six yards a season ago.
Source: Mike Berardino
Source: Mike Berardino
Florida to be Cautious with Dallas Wilson in Practice
Florida wide receiver Dallas Wilson (foot) missed the team's first four and final four games of the 2025 season due to separate right and left foot injuries, but the rising sophomore is viewed as fully healthy entering 2026. However, head coach Jon Sumrall said the program will be cautious with him during fall practices to ensure he's full-go when the regular season begins. Wilson flashed big-time upside in the first game of his career against No. 9 Texas, catching six passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns. He caught just six passes over his final three games, but his talent was evident in a limited showing. The Gators have a talent-stacked wide receiver room, headlined by Wilson, Eric Singleton Jr., and Vernell Brown III, but their quarterback position is a major question mark as Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. compete for the starting job ahead of the Week 1 meeting with Florida Atlantic.
Source: Max Bernstein - the Alligator
Source: Max Bernstein - the Alligator
Nate Frazier Good to Go for Camp After Minor Spring Injury
Georgia running back Nate Frazier (ankle) played just one snap in the team's spring game before suffering an apparent ankle injury, but it was minor, and he's 100% healthy for fall camp. The preseason All-SEC selection has had a significant role in the Georgia offense since arriving on campus in 2024, rushing 306 times for 1,618 yards and 14 touchdowns in 27 career games. Frazier should be in for his best season yet, and he'll continue to operate as the lead back, with Chauncy Bowens filling in behind him. Georgia and Mike Bobo are known for their run-first approach, and that won't change with a healthy Frazier.
Source: Jordan D. Hill - 247 Sports
Source: Jordan D. Hill - 247 Sports
Jordon Davison Says He's Fully Healthy After Broken Collarbone
Oregon running back Jordon Davison (collarbone) said he is 100 percent healthy entering the 2026 season after suffering a broken collarbone in the team's win over Texas Tech in the College Football Playoff. Despite the injury early in the game, Davison rushed 15 times and scored two touchdowns. He did not play in the loss to Indiana. The sophomore running back has the potential to be a breakout star this season after tallying a respectable stat line of 113 carries for 667 yards and 15 touchdowns as a true freshman. Although Dierre Hill Jr. is expected to have a significant role, Davison should remain the team's primary back in short-yardage situations, meaning more touchdowns in bunches.
Source: Bri Amaranthus - SI.com
Source: Bri Amaranthus - SI.com
Stephen Daley Returning to Indiana for Fifth Year
Former Indiana star defensive lineman Stephen Daley is returning to the Hoosiers for the upcoming season, per ESPN's Pete Thamel. Daley recorded 5.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in his senior season before tearing his ACL while celebrating with fans after the Big Ten Championship victory over Ohio State. Daley was out of eligibility but after the recent court ruling, gained his fifth year of eligibility and is now opting to return to Bloomington for a second season. He started his career at Kent State before joining Curt Cignetti at Indiana as a senior. Daley adds a big boost to Indiana's defensive line depth, making the line one of the best rotations in the nation.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Quincy Porter Limited to Open Fall Camp
Notre Dame wide receiver Quincy Porter (knee) will be limited to start fall camp after undergoing left knee patellar surgery this offseason, according to Pete Sampson of The Athletic. Porter is an Ohio State transfer who arrives in South Bend with four catches for 59 yards on his resume. He was a five-star recruit coming out of high school in 2025 and is expected to compete for significant playing time for the Irish this season. Fellow Ohio State transfer Mylan Graham and Notre Dame returners Jordan Faison and Jaden Greathouse are others expected to be key pass-catchers for CJ Carr in 2026. While it's not ideal that Porter is not fully ready to go, his limited participation suggests he could be at 100% for the season-opener in Week 1 against Wisconsin.
Source: Pete Sampson - The Athletic
Source: Pete Sampson - The Athletic
Jeremiah Smith Says Arthur Smith Will Improve Offense
After former Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline left for a head coaching job at South Florida, the Buckeyes hired former Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, and Pittsburgh Steelers play-caller Arthur Smith ahead of the 2026 season. Smith has been a controversial NFL offensive coordinator thanks to his run-first approach, but star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith does not share those concerns. "I feel like our offense is going to be better," Smith said. "Arthur Smith came in, and we know he's got NFL background. He's been teaching a lot of different things and showing a lot of different ways of how he got people to ball." Last season, Ohio State ranked 23rd nationally in passing yards per game (268.2), 72nd in rushing yards per game (154.4), and 21st in points per game (33.4). Expect Smith to get the most out of running back Bo Jackson, potentially enhancing the Buckeyes' rushing attack.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Danny Scudero Not Practicing as Fall Camp Begins
Colorado wide receiver Danny Scudero (undisclosed) is not practicing to begin fall camp and was seen in a walking boot and riding a scooter, according to On3's Brian Howell. Programs usually keep injury information close to the vest, but this is not a great sign for the San Jose State transfer. It's unclear how long the injury will sideline him. Last season, Scudero led the country in receiving yards (1,297) on 88 receptions. He hauled in 10 touchdowns. With Scudero out of action, Texas transfer DeAndre Moore (leg), who was active at practice, could develop into Julian Lewis' clear No. 1 wide receiver in the passing game.
Source: Brian Howell - On3
Source: Brian Howell - On3
Miles O'Neil Leading the North Carolina Quarterback Competition?
According to R.L. Bynum of the Tar Heel Tribune, North Carolina quarterback Miles O'Neil got the first reps of fall practice last week. Many have assumed Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. was slated to start for UNC this season, but O'Neil appears to be making it a true competition. O'Neil spent the last two seasons at Texas A&M, tallying 171 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in limited action behind Marcel Reed. New offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino said he liked what he saw out of the quarterback position as a whole, so this quarterback battle could take the rest of fall camp to play out. The Tar Heels open the college football season with a Week 0 matchup against TCU, which will also have a new starting quarterback following the departure of Josh Hoover.
Source: R.L. Bynum
Source: R.L. Bynum
Evan Stewart Feels "More Explosive" Entering 2026
Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart (knee) missed the entire 2025 season due to a right patellar tendon tear, but the speedster said he feels "more explosive" following his rehab. "I was always a top-end burner, so it was surprising, catching myself getting real explosive in acceleration," Stewart said. "Just because I always wanted to have that. Now I feel like I got both." The Tennessee native flashed in two seasons at Texas A&M and one year with the Ducks, collecting 139 passes for 1,776 yards and 11 touchdowns in 31 career games. Now entering his fifth year of college football, Stewart could be primed for the best season of his career with second-year Ducks' starter Dante Moore at quarterback. At his full potential, he could be one of the country's top wideouts in 2026.
Source: Rob Moseley - GoDucks.com
Source: Rob Moseley - GoDucks.com
Josh Heupel Slams NCAA for Arion Carter Suspension
Following the NCAA's suspension of All-SEC Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter for taking a $427 agent-funded flight (which he paid back) during the NFL pre-draft process, Vols head coach Josh Heupel called the decision "bull----." "I think it is extremely unfortunate and not the right decision," Heupel said. He also referred to the ruling as "outdated." Carter was the leading tackler in the SEC last season (7.6 per game) and is slated to miss the matchups with Furman and Georgia Tech to open the 2026 campaign. In 31 career games, Carter has tallied 161 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception, and nine pass deflections. In his absence, linebackers Jadon Perlotte, Edwin Spillman, Amare Campbell, and Jeremiah Telander will be forced to step up.
Source: Volquest
Source: Volquest
Tennessee Cornerback Jadais Richard Out for the Season
According to On3's Chris Low, Tennessee transfer cornerback Jadais Richard (undisclosed) will miss the entire 2026 season after suffering an injury while training at home. Richard transferred to the program this offseason after three seasons at Miami and one year at Vanderbilt. The veteran has 36 games of college football experience and was slated to play a role alongside Kayin Lee, Ty Redmond, and others in the backend of the Vols' defense. Tennessee replaced defensive coordinator Tim Banks with Jim Knowles following the 2025 season after finishing 15th in the SEC in passing yards allowed per game (244.5). Last year, Tennessee saw its starting cornerbacks go down before Week 2 of the regular season.
Source: Chris Low - On3
Source: Chris Low - On3
Indiana Debuts at No. 6 in Initial College Football Coaches Poll
The Indiana Hoosiers are ranked as the No. 6 team in the nation in USA Today's preseason coaches poll following their 2025-26 College Football Playoff National Championship win. The program had a whopping eight players picked in the 2026 NFL Draft, headlined by No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Curt Cignetti has a lot to replace on both sides of the ball, but the team gets the benefit of the doubt after winning 27 of its last 29 games. TCU transfer Josh Hoover will start at quarterback this season as the Hoosiers look to qualify for a third straight College Football Playoff bid. Indiana will not play a team ranked inside the top 25 of the coaches poll until October 17, when the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes come to Bloomington.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Ohio State Ranked No. 1 in Preseason Coaches Poll
Ohio State is ranked as the No. 1 team in the country in the preseason coaches' poll via USA Today. The Buckeyes saw 11 players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, headlined by Carnell Tate, Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, and Caleb Downs in the top half of the first round. However, Ryan Day's program is never hurting on talent, and the team brings back starting quarterback Julian Sayin, star wideout Jeremiah Smith, and several other preseason All-Big Ten selections. The Buckeyes finished last season with an undefeated regular-season record before dropping games against Indiana in the Big Ten Championship and Miami in the second round of the College Football Playoff. Its 2026 schedule is loaded with difficult matchups, including games against No. 2 Oregon, No. 4 Texas, No. 6 Indiana, and No. 14 USC.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Edge Rusher Hayden Lowe No Longer With Miami Program
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal said that edge rusher Hayden Lowe is no longer with the program. The former five-star recruit in the Class of 2025 was expected to take on a significant role after the loss of first-round NFL Draft picks Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor, but that is obviously no longer the plan. A reason has not been given for his departure. Lowe played in just one game in his freshman campaign before suffering a season-ending undisclosed injury. Now, Missouri transfer Damon Wilson II and Marquise Lightfoot will lead the Canes on the ends of the defensive line. It is unclear what Lowe's future looks like following this announcement.
Source: On3
Source: On3
