USC was fined $5,000 by the Big Ten for listing injured running back Bryan Jackson as 'out' when he was actually cleared to play and participated in a game against Michigan after a shortage of available players due to injuries, despite prior communication with conference officials.
The upcoming college football game between Kentucky and Georgia will be held on Saturday with key player availability updates; Kentucky's starting right tackle Alex Wollschlaeger is questionable, and other players are out or questionable, while Georgia's roster remains unchanged. The game will be broadcast on ABC at noon.
The final SEC Availability Report reveals key player absences for Kentucky and Ole Miss in their upcoming game, with Kentucky's DJ Waller out and Ole Miss having six players ruled out, impacting team lineups and strategies.
Nebraska football, having secured bowl eligibility with a win over Wisconsin, is preparing to face Iowa. The Big Ten Conference has released availability reports, listing several key players from both teams as out, including Nebraska's Tommi Hill and Iowa's Cade McNamara. The game is scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. CST kickoff, broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
Penn State's availability report for their game against Rutgers reveals that receivers Harrison Wallace III and Tyler Johnson are out, while linemen Ibrahim Traore and Alex Birchmeier are questionable. For Rutgers, running back Kyle Monangai and receiver JaQuae Jackson are questionable. It is Senior Day for Penn State, and the team hopes for a great environment and a win to show appreciation for the seniors. Penn State is favored to win by nearly three touchdowns.
Rutgers basketball forward Mawot Mag, who tore his ACL in February, is listed as questionable on the pregame availability report for the Scarlet Knights' season opener against Princeton. Mag's return would provide a major boost to the team, as his absence last season resulted in a collapse that caused Rutgers to miss the NCAA Tournament. Head coach Steve Pikiell has stated that Mag is progressing well and has been cleared for contact, but the team is taking a cautious approach to his return.
Ohio State football will be without two starting defensive backs, Lathan Ransom and Denzel Burke, for their game against Rutgers. However, starting receiver Emeka Egbuka is expected to make his first appearance since October. The missing starters may not have a significant impact on the game against Rutgers, but they are crucial for the team's long-term success. True freshman Jermaine Mathews is expected to start in Burke's place, while Jordan Hancock and Sonny Styles will likely replace Ransom. Backup quarterback Devin Brown, who was expected to miss a few weeks due to an ankle injury, does not appear on the report, providing another option in case of starter Kyle McCord's injury. Tight end Joe Royer is listed as out, and running back Miyan Williams has been declared out for the season.
Atlanta United has released its Availability Report ahead of its match against New York City FC on June 21. Erik López is questionable, while Santiago Sosa is out due to ankle injuries. Luis Abram and Thiago Almada are both questionable due to travel, while Derrick Etienne Jr. and Miles Robinson are out due to international duty and hamstring injury, respectively. Giorgos Giakoumakis is also out due to yellow card accumulation.