College Football Major Injury Report — September 14
COLLEGE FOOTBALL MAJOR INJURY REPORT
This report covers the significant active injuries most likely to affect Week 3 sides, totals, team totals and player props.
BAYLOR
DJ Lagway — Quarterback — MONITOR
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Lagway suffered a high-ankle sprain in Baylor’s opener and missed Saturday’s game against Prairie View A&M. He is targeting a return against Louisiana Tech, but he has not been cleared.
BETTING IMPACT
Lagway’s mobility is a major part of Baylor’s offense. Even if he returns, a limited ankle could reduce designed quarterback runs, scrambling and Baylor’s ability to create explosive plays. Nate Bennett would start again if Lagway remains out.
BOSTON COLLEGE
Bodie Kahoun — Linebacker — MONITOR
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Kahoun was taken off on a stretcher and transported to a hospital after suffering a serious injury against Rutgers. Boston College confirmed that he had movement in all extremities. No football timetable has been announced.
BETTING IMPACT
Kahoun is a major part of the Boston College defense. He should be treated as unavailable until the school provides a further medical update.
CLEMSON
Christopher Vizzina — Quarterback — OUT
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Vizzina injured his non-throwing elbow against Georgia Southern and is expected to miss one to two weeks. Freshman Tait Reynolds will start against North Carolina.
BETTING IMPACT
This is a confirmed quarterback change. Reynolds has received playing time, but Clemson loses continuity and experience in the passing game.
INDIANA
Nick Marsh — Wide Receiver — MONITOR
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Marsh dressed against Howard but was not used during Indiana’s opening offensive possessions. His undisclosed injury and Week 3 availability remain unresolved.
BETTING IMPACT
Marsh is one of Indiana’s top receiving options. His practice participation will be important for passing projections and receiver props against Western Kentucky.
JAMES MADISON
JC Evans — Quarterback — OUT
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Evans is expected to miss several weeks with a wrist injury. Camden Coleman has taken over as the starting quarterback.
BETTING IMPACT
James Madison now takes its backup quarterback into a road game at San Diego State. This is a meaningful adjustment against a much stronger opponent than Wagner.
MINNESOTA
Darius Taylor — Running Back — MONITOR
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Taylor left the loss to Mississippi State after playing only 16 snaps. Head coach P.J. Fleck called him day-to-day.
BETTING IMPACT
Minnesota faces Akron, so the injury may not create a major side adjustment. It is important for Taylor’s rushing and receiving props and for the entire Minnesota backfield rotation.
NOTRE DAME
Brauntae Johnson — Safety — OUT
Jason Onye — Defensive Tackle — OUT
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Both defensive starters are expected to miss multiple weeks. Notre Dame expects them back this season, but neither is expected to play this week.
BETTING IMPACT
Johnson’s absence affects the secondary while Onye’s absence weakens the interior defensive rotation. Michigan State’s offensive matchup improves if both remain unavailable as expected.
RUTGERS
Dylan Lonergan — Quarterback — MONITOR
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Lonergan has been dealing with an undisclosed injury and was unable to practice before the Boston College game. AJ Surace replaced him as the starter. Lonergan’s status against USC remains uncertain.
BETTING IMPACT
Rutgers has an unresolved quarterback situation entering a major step up in competition. Surace may retain the job regardless, but practice reports should determine whether Lonergan is healthy enough to compete.
UCF
Alonza Barnett III — Quarterback — OUT
WHAT WAS REPORTED
Barnett suffered a hamstring injury late in UCF’s loss to Pittsburgh and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Keyone Jenkins is expected to start against Georgia State.
BETTING IMPACT
This is the largest confirmed quarterback injury adjustment currently available. UCF loses Barnett’s experience and mobility, affecting the full-game line, team total, passing projections and rushing distribution.
MAIN TAKEAWAY
The confirmed quarterback changes at UCF, Clemson and James Madison are the biggest immediate market adjustments.
DJ Lagway is the most important possible return to monitor. Darius Taylor and Nick Marsh are the leading skill-position workload concerns entering the practice week.