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Quinn Clark Breaking Out at Nebraska Practice
Nebraska sophomore receiver Quinn Clark is reportedly breaking out at practice. The 6-foot-5 receiver played sparingly as a true freshman, catching five passes for 132 yards and a touchdown. He operated as a seldom-used field stretcher but with an offseason in the program, Clark is emerging as a legitimate weapon in Lincoln. Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen has been forced to rethink the personnel groups, stating that Clark "deserves to be on that field a lot." Clark will continue to compete with the likes of Nyziah Hunter, Kwazi Gilmer, Cortez Mills Jr., and Jacory Barney Jr. for playing time.
Source: Sam McKewon, Omaha.com
Source: Sam McKewon, Omaha.com
Virginia Running Back Room Rounding Out
With J'Mari Taylor off to the NFL, Tony Elliott has to replace 1,062 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground. It sounds as if the Cavaliers' running back room is starting to take shape. Middle Tennessee State transfer Jekail Middlebrook has been receiving hype, and looks to be poised for a large role after rushing for 752 yards and four touchdowns a season ago. UAB transfer Solomon Beebe, who ran for 338 yards and six touchdowns, also seems to be involved in the mix for touches. It sounds as if Tennessee transfer Peyton Lewis may not be as involved as many had thought, as Elliott stated that he "has shown some tremendous upside, flashes," but is still learning the system. Middlebrook and Beebe are currently looking to be on top of the Cavaliers' depth chart.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Dorance Armstrong Suspended One Game
Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong has been suspended one game for violating the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy, according to Adam Schefter. The reason for the discipline was not included in the initial report. Armstrong is coming off a torn ACL suffered against Dallas in Week 7 last season, cutting short what had been a strong year for the veteran pass rusher. He finished with 5.5 sacks and seven quarterback hits in only seven games, and his sack total still led Washington for the season. Armstrong opened training camp on the Active/PUP list but passed his physical and returned to the active roster on Aug. 7. Washington added Odafe Oweh and K'Lavon Chaisson during the offseason, and Armstrong is currently listed behind Chaisson on the team's first unofficial depth chart. After missing most of last season because of the knee injury, Armstrong will now also have to sit out one regular-season game.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Jose Altuve Returns From Foot Injury on Friday
Houston Astros second baseman/outfielder Jose Altuve (foot) is starting at second base and batting fifth on Friday for the series opener at Daikin Park against the division-rival Seattle Mariners and right-hander George Kirby, per MLB.com. Altuve fouled a ball off his left foot on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants and was held out of the series finale on Wednesday as a result. Tests came back negative, though, and Altuve is back in action on Friday after a scheduled day off on Thursday. The 36-year-old Venezuelan veteran and nine-time All-Star will return to face a pitcher that he is pretty familiar with. Altuve has faced Kirby 24 times in his career and is hitting .208 against him with a .488 OPS and just one RBI. Fantasy managers are hoping he can continue his strong month of August in which he has gone 11-for-34 (.324) with an .841 OPS, a homer, a double, five RBI, and five runs scored in only 10 games played. Overall, the former MVP has shown his age in 2026, slashing a mediocre .240/.304/.391 with 13 homers, 35 RBI, 54 runs, and only two steals in 96 total games played in his 16th year in the majors.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Tony Elliott Not Against Two-Quarterback System
Virginia head coach Tony Elliott recently named Missouri transfer Beau Pribula as the starting quarterback for the 2026 season. Pribula had been competing with Eli Holstein, who came in from Pitt after starting 10 games in 2024 and four games last season before being benched. On Holstein, Elliott stated: ""I think he has shown throughout the course of fall campus thus far -- and I anticipate that he'll continue to show -- that we can go win football games with him as well. I want to be able to honor that and maximize the skill set that he brings because he brings a little bit of a different skill set at times than Beau that I think can help our team." While Elliott has committed to Pribula as the starter, it sounds as though he is not against potentially deploying Holstein into packages at times.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Duke's Quarterback Competition Continues
After the departure of Darian Mensah to Miami, Duke head coach Manny Diaz remains unsettled on who will line up under center this season for the Blue Devils. Dan Mahan was a freshman on the team last season, but saw no game action. He's competing with Walker Eget, who comes in after throwing for 3,051 yards and 17 touchdowns at San Jose State a season ago, for the starting job. "They're both competing, which I love for our quarterback position right now," stated star tight end Jeremiah Hasley. "They're both slinging the ball great, throwing certain positional balls. Especially the different tempos we're going at, they're both doing exceptionally in what they're asked to do." Duke kicks off against Tulane on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 3:30 PM.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Cardinals Promote Top Outfield Prospect Joshua Baez to Major Leagues
According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the St. Louis Cardinals are promoting top outfield prospect Joshua Baez to the major leagues. Baez has enjoyed a dominant showing at the Triple-A level and is finally being rewarded with a promotion to The Show. Baez has spent the entire 2026 season at the Triple-A level, where he has flashed elite power and speed upside. Across 103 games with the Memphis Redbirds, the No. 44-ranked prospect in the sport (per MLB.com) has held a .256/.328/.573 line with 22 doubles, 34 home runs, and 21 stolen bases. Last summer, Baez hit just 20 home runs but swiped 54 bags over 117 games shared between High-A and Double-A. While his hefty 29.6% K% could translate to some going pains in the majors, his five-category profile makes him a top waiver wire target across all formats ahead of his debut.
Source: Jim Bowden
Source: Jim Bowden
Penn State Running Back James Peoples Standing Out at Practice
Penn State junior running back James Peoples has reportedly been standing out at practice, according to head coach Matt Campbell. Peoples transferred in from Ohio State, where he ran for 344 yards and three touchdowns a season ago. Campbell stated: "If you said who was the star of yesterday's practice, I think there's no question James had a really special day. The great tailbacks that we've also had can do three things very well." Peoples is competing for a role in Penn State's backfield alongside Iowa State transfer Carson Hansen, who came along with Campbell after rushing for 952 yards and six touchdowns last season.
Source: Bob Flounders, Penn Live
Source: Bob Flounders, Penn Live
Edrees Farooq Suffers Leg Injury, Taken to Hospital
Tennessee starting safety Edrees Farooq (leg) suffered a leg injury in practice on Friday, leaving the session in an ambulance headed to UT Medical Center. Not much else is currently known about the extent of the injury. Farooq has impressed new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who recognized the safety as the defender of the day per his X account just two hours before the injury. The junior started all 13 games last season, finishing third on the team with 76 tackles and raking in two interceptions. If he misses significant time, it will be a big loss for the Volunteers before the season kicks off.
Source: Adam Sparks, Knoxville News
Source: Adam Sparks, Knoxville News
Ian Machado Garry Can Become The New Welterweight Champion
Ian Machado Garry will try to become the new welterweight champion when he faces off against former lightweight and current welterweight champion Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 330 on Saturday. Machado Garry has suffered only one loss in his entire career, and it was to Shavkat Rakhmonov back in December 2024. Since his loss to Rakhmonov, Machado Garry has won back-to-back fights, having beaten Carlos Prates and Belal Muhammad. DraftKings sees Machado Garry as a big underdog with a salary of $7,000.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
David Njoku Hard to Trust in Crowded Tight End Room
Los Angeles Chargers tight end David Njoku landed with a much better quarterback this offseason, but the fantasy setup around him is a lot less comfortable. Njoku caught 33 passes for 293 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games for Cleveland last season, well below the 81-882-6 line he posted in 2023. Justin Herbert gives him a chance to rebound, especially near the goal line, where 26 of Njoku's 34 career touchdowns have come. The problem is finding enough work between the 20s. Oronde Gadsden II is coming off a 49-catch, 664-yard rookie season, Charlie Kolar was added in free agency, and the Chargers' first unofficial depth chart lists all three with an OR designation at tight end. Njoku has flashed in the red zone during camp, but there still isn't much separation in this group. RotoBaller has him at TE33 in half-PPR. The quarterback upgrade is real, but without a clearer route and target advantage, Njoku looks more like a touchdown-dependent TE3 than someone to trust in standard redraft leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
AK Dear Suffers Ankle Injury, Set to Miss Time
Sophomore Alabama running back AK Dear suffered an ankle injury in Alabama's latest scrimmage on Thursday, per On3's Pete Nakos. Dear is currently looking at a six-week timetable before he can return to football activities, meaning that this injury will leak into the season. The sophomore rushed 19 times for 140 yards and three touchdowns as a freshman, playing sparingly despite his status as a highly-rated recruit. He was reportedly looking great at camp, and had scored a touchdown in the scrimmage before suffering the injury. With Dear set to miss time, Alabama's backfield should be a committee of juniors Daniel Hill and Kevin Riley, freshman EJ Crowell, and freshman Trae'shawn Brown.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Islam Makhachev Set For His First Welterweight Title Defense
Former lightweight champion and current welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is scheduled for his first title defense against Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 on Saturday. Makhachev holds several UFC lightweight records. Among them include longest winning streak at 14, the most title fight wins at five, and the most successful lightweight title defenses with four. He was last seen in action in November at UFC 322, where he became the new welterweight champion by beating Jack Della Maddalena via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Makhachev as a big favorite with a salary of $9,200.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Mackenzie Dern Set To Defend Her Title
Women's strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern is scheduled for her first title defense against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event of UFC 330 on Saturday. Dern was last seen in action in October at UFC 321, where she became the new women's strawweight champion by defeating Virna Jandiroba via unanimous decision. She is currently on a three-fight winning streak, having beaten Loopy Godinez, Amanda Ribas, and the already-mentioned Jandiroba. DraftKings sees Dern as a big favorite with a salary of $9,000.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Colts Coach Brian Mason Tears Several Knee Ligaments
Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason suffered multiple torn ligaments in his knee after being rolled up on during Thursday night's preseason game against the New England Patriots, according to Joel A. Erickson. The injury happened on the final play of the 13-13 tie, when two players engaged near the sideline ran into Mason. Head coach Shane Steichen said after the game that Mason was being evaluated for a knee injury, and Erickson reported Friday that the damage includes multiple torn ligaments. Mason is entering his fourth season as Indianapolis' special teams coordinator and has been with Shane Steichen's staff since 2023. There has been no reported timetable for Mason's recovery, and the Colts have not announced whether the injury will keep him away from the team once practices resume.
Source: Joel A. Erickson
Source: Joel A. Erickson
