COLLEGE FOOTBALL MAJOR INJURY AND NEWS REPORT — SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
This report covers the most recent, betting-relevant injuries and major personnel developments across college football. Players already cleared without a meaningful role change have been excluded.
1. ALABAMA
OL Michael Carroll — Undisclosed — The starting guard missed the Kentucky game. Kalen DeBoer said Carroll is progressing toward a return, but his availability against Florida State will depend on practice.
RB AK Dear — Lower body — Dear returned to limited work last week. His status remains uncertain.
WR Noah Rogers — Lower body — Rogers traveled to Kentucky but did not play. Alabama previously indicated his return could still be one or two weeks away.
BETTING IMPACT: Carroll is the most important name because of his effect on pass protection and the running game. Dear and Rogers primarily affect Alabama’s skill-position rotation and player props.
2. BAYLOR
QB DJ Lagway — Ankle — Lagway missed the Prairie View A&M game. Dave Aranda said he felt good Sunday and was expected to resume work this week, but Baylor is still evaluating him before Saturday’s game against Louisiana Tech.
DT Devonte Tezino — Leg — Tezino suffered a severe injury against Prairie View A&M and will miss the remainder of the season.
BETTING IMPACT: Lagway is the primary situation to monitor. Nate Bennett played well in his absence, but Lagway’s availability changes Baylor’s offensive ceiling and quarterback props. Tezino’s loss weakens the defensive-line rotation.
3. FLORIDA
WR Eric Singleton Jr. — Ankle — Singleton missed Florida’s last game and was still limited when the Gators returned to practice. His status against Auburn remains uncertain.
BETTING IMPACT: Singleton is one of Florida’s most explosive receiving options. His absence would reduce the vertical passing threat and could shift targets toward the remaining receivers.
4. LOUISVILLE
RB Keyjuan Brown — Undisclosed — Brown was injured against Villanova and finished with only one carry. Jeff Brohm said he is hopeful Brown will be available against SMU, but his status has not been confirmed.
BETTING IMPACT: Brown’s availability affects Louisville’s backfield rotation and rushing props. The Cardinals have alternatives, so this is more important for player usage than the full-game spread.
5. NOTRE DAME
DL Jason Onye — Ankle — Onye has been ruled out against Michigan State and is expected to miss additional time.
S Brauntae Johnson — Foot — Johnson has also been ruled out against Michigan State and is expected to remain sidelined for multiple weeks.
BETTING IMPACT: Notre Dame loses depth at two levels of its defense. Onye’s absence matters against the run, while Johnson’s absence reduces flexibility in the secondary.
6. OREGON
TE Jamari Johnson — Undisclosed — Johnson missed the Oklahoma State game after being injured in the opener. Oregon has not provided a firm return date.
BETTING IMPACT: This primarily affects Oregon’s tight-end rotation, blocking packages and secondary receiving options. It is not currently a major point-spread adjustment.
7. SOUTH CAROLINA
EDGE Dylan Stewart — Back — Stewart has not played this season. Shane Beamer said he is moving in the right direction, but his status against Mississippi State remains uncertain.
BETTING IMPACT: Stewart is one of the most impactful defensive players on this list. His return would significantly improve South Carolina’s pass rush. No adjustment should be made until his availability is confirmed.
8. TENNESSEE
TE Ethan Davis — Knee — Davis suffered a torn ACL against Georgia Tech and will miss the remainder of the season.
BETTING IMPACT: Tennessee loses an experienced starting tight end who contributed as both a receiver and blocker. The injury affects red-zone personnel and the offense’s flexibility more than the overall point spread.
9. TEXAS
TE Nick Townsend — Knee — Townsend left the Ohio State game and did not return. Texas is continuing to evaluate the injury, with no timetable announced.
DL Justus Terry — Foot — Terry suffered an injury during pregame warmups and was unable to play against Ohio State. His return date remains uncertain.
BETTING IMPACT: Townsend’s absence would change the tight-end rotation. Terry is the more important full-game injury because of his role along the defensive front, particularly against the run.
10. TULSA
QB Baylor Hayes — Knee — Hayes has been ruled out against East Texas A&M with a knee sprain. Veteran Dexter Williams II will start, and Hayes is expected to return against Arkansas.
BETTING IMPACT: Tulsa is making a confirmed quarterback change. Williams has starting experience, but Hayes’ absence lowers the offense’s continuity and should be considered in first-half and team-total markets.
11. UCF
QB Alonza Barnett III — Hamstring — Barnett suffered what Scott Frost described as a significant hamstring injury against Pittsburgh. His timetable remains uncertain, and UCF has not named its starter against Georgia State.
BETTING IMPACT: This is one of the week’s most important quarterback situations. Keyone Jenkins has extensive starting experience, but Barnett’s absence would remove a major rushing threat and alter UCF’s offensive approach.
12. VANDERBILT
QB Jared Curtis — Starting quarterback change — The five-star freshman is expected to make his first career start Saturday against NC State. This is a performance-based change rather than an injury replacement.
BETTING IMPACT: Curtis adds greater upside and playmaking potential, but his first collegiate start also introduces uncertainty. The change matters for Vanderbilt’s team total, quarterback props and overall offensive projection.