Injuries Shake Up Key College Matchups

Tennessee faces key questions ahead of Saturday’s rivalry at Kentucky, with leading tackler Arion Carter (turf toe) and playmakers Ethan Davis and freshman Radarious Jackson listed as questionable, forcing backups into larger roles. Kentucky's availability is mixed as tight ends Seth McGowan and Fred Farrier are questionable and cornerback DJ Waller remains out. Georgia is using its second and final regular-season bye to get healthier but will be without Colbie Young, Talyn Taylor and Kyron Jones. Oklahoma enters a Top-15 matchup at Ole Miss hampered by offensive-line attrition, with seven offensive players on the report and LT Derek Simmons and Keontez Lewis listed as doubtful after head injuries. NC State's first ACC availability ahead of Pitt lists freshmen linemen Spike Sowells Jr. and Anthony Carter Jr. as questionable while newcomers Brock Stukes and Jerel Bolder are now healthy. Meanwhile, NFL Thursday-night analysis favors the Chargers and Justin Herbert at home over the Vikings amid uncertainty about J.J. McCarthy’s short-week status.