Several key college football players have suffered significant injuries this season, impacting their teams' prospects. Wisconsin's 2025 quarterback commit Landyn Locke is out for the season due to an ACL injury sustained in a game, limiting his preparation before joining the Badgers. Illinois State's Mason King, a standout tailback, will also miss the season following a knee injury during his first carry, while two other teammates face injury challenges. Meanwhile, Michigan State is managing a wave of injuries in its defensive backfield, losing safeties Dillon Tatum and Khalil Majeed and now cornerback Chance Rucker, who is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks. In the NFL, Panthers Pro Bowl defensive lineman Derrick Brown may face a season-ending knee injury as well, requiring surgery to assess the damage. These injuries create significant challenges for teams as they navigate the demanding football season ahead.