ACC Debuts Comprehensive Availability Reports Impacting Multiple College Football Teams

The ACC and Big 12 conferences have implemented weekly player availability reports starting in the 2025 season to improve transparency around player status for conference games. Virginia Tech's first report under interim coach Philip Montgomery revealed 15 players listed as out for their ACC opener against NC State, including key starters like Quentin Reddish and Caleb Woodson, with several others questionable or probable. The report suggests potential further roster changes due to the timing of coaching changes and player transfers. Pitt's availability report ahead of their game against Louisville showed only a few questionable players, indicating the team is nearing full health. Similarly, BYU released its inaugural Big 12 availability report ahead of their conference opener against Colorado, marking a new standard for player status transparency that extends beyond injuries to include suspensions and personal matters. These reports aim to provide fans and stakeholders with a clearer understanding of team readiness and player participation for upcoming games.