Myrtle Beach Bowl: Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan

Friday, Dec. 19 11 a.m. ET

Kennesaw State Potential Opt-Outs

• CB Caleb Offord

Kennesaw State Transfer Portal

• All-CUSA CB JeRico Washington (plans to play in bowl game)

• Backup QB Dexter Williams

Kennesaw State Injuries

• S Antonio Stevens (barely played final three games)

• LB Garland Benyard (last played in Week 9)

Western Michigan Potential Opt-Outs

• DE Nadame Tucker

Western Michigan Injuries

• RB Jalen Buckley has a hand injury, but looked great in the MAC title

The Broncos stayed extremely healthy all year long.

Gasparilla Bowl: Memphis vs. NC State

Friday, Dec. 19 2:30 p.m. ET

Memphis Injuries

• RT Travis Burke (stud; missed finale)

• CB Jaidyn Denis (last played in Week 10)

• CB Chauncey Logan (last played in Week 11; hurt most of year)

• QB Brendon Lewis was a bit banged up to end the year

Memphis Opt-Outs

• CB Samson Israel (197 snaps)

Memphis Coaching Changes

Head coach Ryan Silverfield left to take the Arkansas job. DB coach Reggie Howard will serve as the interim for the bowl game following the hire of new head coach Charles Huff from Southern Miss.

NC State Transfer Portal

• RB Hollywood Smothers

NC State Potential Opt-Outs

• TE Justin Joly

• DT Brandon Cleveland

• CB Devon Marshall

• LT Jacarrius Peak

It sounds like everyone who is healthy will play.

NC State Injuries

• LG Kamen Smith (last played in Week 12)

• CB Jamel Johnson (last played in Week 12)

• LB Sean Brown (last played in Week 5)

• S Brody Barnhardt (last played in Week 5)

College Football Playoff Round 1: Alabama at Oklahoma

Friday, Dec. 19 8 p.m. ET

Alabama Injuries

• DE LT Overton (will not play)

• RB Jam Miller (should play)

• TE Josh Cuevas (should be available)

Oklahoma Injuries

• DE R Mason Thomas (last played in Week 10; IN)

• CB Gentry Williams (last played in Week 8; OUT)

• C Jake Maikkula (missed finale; probable)

Thomas (a potential first-round NFL draft pick) will return to action on Friday night.

Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
Pictured: Alabama TE Josh Cuevas.

College Football Playoff Round 1: Miami at Texas A&M

Saturday, Dec. 20 12 p.m. E

Miami Injuries

• CB Keionte Scott (stud; last played in Week 11; probable)

• CB Damari Brown (385 snaps; questionable)

• NT David Blay Jr. (last played in Week 11; good to go)

• CB OJ Frederique (last played Week 7; good to go)

• WR Daylyn Upshaw (120 snaps; out)

Texas A&M Injuries

• RB Le'Veon Moss (last played in Week 7; questionable)

• S Bryce Anderson (last played in Week 7; probable)

• LB Scooby Williams (last played in Week 9; probable)

All four practiced in the 15-minute viewing session of practice that was accessible to the media.

Head coach Mike Elko said that all three are doing "great" on Monday. Moss would provide a major boost in the backfield, while Anderson and Williams could help the Aggies' run defense.

College Football Playoff Round 1: Tulane at Ole Miss

Saturday, Dec. 20 3:30 p.m.

Tulane Injuries

• WR Bryce Bohanon (doubtful; 31 catches for 417 yards)

Tulane Coaching Changes

Head coach Jon Sumrall has taken the same position with Florida but will stay with the team through the end of Tulane's season.

Ole Miss Injuries

• CB Antonio Kite (last played in Week 12; 541 snaps; questionable)

• CB Cedrick Beavers (118 snaps; out)

• TE Dae'Quan Wright (647 snaps; probable)

• TE Trace Bruckler (200 snaps; probable)

Ole Miss Coaching Changes

Lane Kiffin left to take the LSU job and will not be with the team during the College Football Playoff. Defensive coordinator Pete Golding has taken over as the new head coach. Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. will also stay with the team.

College Football Playoff Round 1: James Madison at Oregon

Saturday, Dec. 20 7:30 p.m. ET

James Madison Injuries

• DT Immanuel Bush (missed conference title game; listed as probable)

James Madison Coaching Changes

Bob Chesney took the UCLA job but will remain with the team through the end of the season.

Oregon Transfer Portal

• WR Justius Lowe (132 snaps)

Oregon Injuries

• WR Dakorien Moore (last played in Week 9)

• WR Gary Bryant Jr. (last played in Week 11)

• WR Evan Stewart (missed entire regular season)

• RT Gernorris Wilson (171 snaps; out)

• CB Sione Laulea (last played W8; 116 snaps; questionable)

Moore, Bryant, and fellow wide receiver Evan Stewart were all dressed on the practice field on Monday. All three are listed as questionable on the first availability report.

Oregon Coaching Changes

Both Oregon coordinators have taken head coaching jobs elsewhere but will remain with the Ducks through their playoff run.

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Washington State vs. Utah State

Monday, Dec. 22 2 p.m. ET

Washington State Transfer Portal

• CB Kenny Worthy (384 snaps)

• LB Anthony Palano (382 snaps)

• EDGE Malaki Ta'ase (255 snaps)

• Backup QB Jaxson Potter (164 snaps)

• WR Tony Freeman (557 yards, 3 TDs)

• DL Mike Sandjo (105 snaps)

• DL Max Baloun (100 snaps)

Palano started early in the season but saw his playing time decrease as the year progressed due to tackling issues. He will be available for the bowl.

Washington State initially wasn't going to let players in the portal play, but now it will. However, that likely wouldn't apply to Worthy and Potter, who entered the portal before the coaching change.

Washington State Injuries

• C Brock Dieu (missed finale)

• WR Carter Pabst (last played in Week 13)

Washington State Coaching Changes

Jimmy Rogers left to take the head coach position at Iowa State. He will not stay with the team for the bowl, which means there is an increased chance of opt-outs, portal movement, and other coaches going with him. Stay tuned for further updates.

DC Jesse Bobbit will serve as the interim head coach.

Utah State Transfer Portal

• Starting WR Braden Pegan (767 snaps; will not play)

Utah State Injuries

• TE Broc Lane (missed finale)

Boca Raton Bowl: Toledo vs. Louisville

Tuesday, Dec. 23 2 p.m. ET

Toledo Transfer Portal

• Starting DE Malachi Davis (442 snaps; led team in sacks)

• Starting S Braden Awls (602 snaps)

• Starting LB Chris D' Appolonia (638 snaps)

None are expected to play.

Toledo Potential Opt-Outs

• S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (headed to Senior Bowl)

• CB Avery Smith

• CB Andre Fuller

• S Nasir Bowers

• RB Chip Trayanum

• WR Junior Vandeross III

All are practicing, so their availability looks promising. However, McNeil-Warren is also nursing a bit of an injury. The All-American is a projected early-round draft pick, so I could see him sitting.

Toledo Injuries

• QB Tucker Gleason (doubtful)

• Starting LG Carter Fouty (639 snaps)

Expect Kalieb Osborne to start under center. The freshman signal caller went 15-24 for 260 yards in mainly mop up duty outside of the regular season finale where he looked good vs. Central Michigan after taking over for Gleason at the very end of the 1H. He finished 5-7 for 108 yards (1 TD) and added 68 rushing yards on 10 attempts (sans two sacks) with the Rockets out-scoring the Chips 21-0 after halftime.

Toledo Coaching Changes

Jason Candle took the UConn opening, so co-offensive coordinator and QB coach Robert Weiner will serve as interim. Some other coaches have departed as well, including:

• Defensive coordinator/LB coach Vince Kehres (Syracuse)

• Co-defensive coordinator/S coach Ross Watson (Iowa State)

• Special teams coordinator Stanton Weber (Kansas State)

Offensive line coach Mike Hallett will call the offense, while CB coach Perry Eliano will call the defense. A number of graduate assistants will step up into bigger roles as well, per Weiner.

Louisville Opt-Outs

• Starting DT Rene Konga (532 snaps)

• Starting DE Wesley Bailey (520 snaps)

Louisville Potential Opt-Outs

• QB Miller Moss (will play)

• WR Chris Bell (out with injury)

• DE Clev Lubin (should play)

Louisville Injuries

• WR Chris Bell (OUT)

• RB Isaac Brown

• RB Keyjuan Brown

• RB Duke Watson

• S Antonio Watts

• LB Stanquan Clark

Brohm is still unsure about the status of the running backs. He said he hopes at least one plays.

New Orleans Bowl: Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss

Tuesday, Dec. 23 5:30 p.m. ET

Western Kentucky Transfer Portal

• CB Dylan Flowers (358 snaps)

• RB La'Vell Wright (207 snaps)

Tyson Helton usually lets players in the portal suit up for the bowl game.

Western Kentucky Injuries

None worth noting.

Southern Miss Potential Opt-Outs

• CB Josh Moten (841 snaps)

Southern Miss Injuries

• LT Blake Bustard (missed finale; 490 snaps)

Southern Miss Coaching Changes

Charles Huff took the Memphis job, which does increase the chance of opt-outs (stay tuned for updates). Offensive coordinator Blake Anderson will serve as the interim coach and also take over as the head coach next season.

Frisco Bowl: UNLV vs. Ohio

Tuesday, Dec. 23 9 p.m. ET

UNLV Injuries

• TE Var’Keyes Gumms (last played in Week 12)

Ohio Injuries

• LB Michael Molnar (last played in Week 9)

Ohio Coaching Changes

Head coach Brian Smith has been fired.

"The termination follows an administrative review of allegations that Smith violated the terms of his employment agreement by engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University," the school said in a release.

Defensive coordinator John Hauser will take over as the interim head coach.

Hawaii Bowl: Cal vs. Hawaii

Wednesday, Dec. 24 8 p.m.

Cal Potential Opt-Outs

• CB Hezekiah Masses

• LB Cade Uluave

It appears QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is staying at Cal next season, so I'd expect him to play.

Cal Injuries

• RG Sioape Vatikani

• TE Mason Mini

• WR Jordan King

• WR Mark Hamper

• S Isaiah Crosby (hasn’t played since in Week 4)

• OLB Ryan McCulloch (hasn’t played since in Week 4)

• DB Cam Sidney

Cal Coaching Changes

Head coach Justin Wilcox was fired at the end of the season. OC Nick Rolovich took over and will continue to serve as the interim for the bowl in his return to the island. Oregon DC Tosh Lupoi will take over as head coach next season.

Hawaii Transfer Portal

• WR Jackson Harris (49 catches for 963 yards and 12 TDs)

Hawaii Injuries

• LB Jamih Otis

• CB Virdel Edwards II

• WR Nick Cenacle

Other Notes: This will be a home game for Hawaii.

Sports Bowl: Central Michigan vs. Northwestern

Friday, Dec. 26 1 p.m. ET

Central Michigan Transfer Portal

• DL Kade Kostus (103 snaps)

Central Michigan Potential Opt-Outs

• DE Michael Heldman

Central Michigan Injuries

• QB Angel Flores (backup who was used often; hasn't played since W9)

Northwestern Potential Opt-Outs

• LT Caleb Tiernan

• DE Anto Saka

Northwestern Injuries

• RB Caleb Komolafe (missed finale)

• RB Joseph Himon (left finale with injury)

• WR Drew Wagner (last played in Week 12)

• CB Fred Davis (didn't play in finale)

• DE Aidan Hubbard (hurt in Week 12)

• DE Richie Hagerty (hurt in Week 9)

Head coach David Braun said he's confident on Komolafe and Himon being back (important after losing Cam Porter early in the season). However, he was unsure about the status of Hubbard.

Rate Bowl: New Mexico vs. Minnesota

Friday, Dec. 2 4:30 p.m. ET

New Mexico Injuries

• G Richard Pearce (last played in Week 12)

• S Drew Speech (missed final two games)

• DT Xavier Slayton (missed final two games)

• WR Michael Buckley (hurt in Week 6)

• CB Abraham Williams (hurt in Week 9)

The first three have a decent shot to suit up.

New Mexico Potential Opt-Outs

• DE Keyshawn James-Newby (could see him getting P4 looks)

Minnesota Transfer Portal

• RB2 Fame Ijeboi (495 yards)

• WR Malachi Coleman (174 snaps)

• WR Kenric Lanier (149 snaps)

Minnesota Potential Opt-Outs

• WR Le'Meke Brockington (declared for NFL draft)

• RB Darius Taylor

• DT Deven Eastern

• DE Anthony Smith

Fleck did not say if Brockington would play in the bowl or not.

Minnesota Injuries

• CB Za'Quan Bryan (missed finale)

• RG Marcellus Marshall (missed finale)

• LB Matt Kingsbury (missed finale)

Not sure if the first two were injuries or if Minnesota just decided to play others. Head coach PJ Fleck (who is 6-0 in bowl games at Minnesota) did play some more youth toward the end of the season.

Starting CB John Nestor and starting LB Devon Williams also returned for the finale after missing the previous game due to injury.

First Responder Bowl: FIU vs. UTSA

Friday, Dec. 26 8 p.m. ET

FIU Potential Opt-Outs

• CB Brian Blades II

FIU Transfer Portal

• CB Mister Clark (776 snaps)

• CB Victor Evans (481 snaps)

• FS Jessiah McGrew (769 snaps)

• RT Daniel Michel (454 snaps)

None will play in the bowl. FIU will be extremely shorthanded in the secondary.

FIU Injuries

• QB Joe Pesansky (foot)

• QB Keyone Jenkins (groin)

Pesansky had started a few games before original starter Keyone Jenkins returned from injury and started the finale. Head coach Willie Simmons said if the bowl game were played on Dec. 17 that third-string quarterback Clayton Dees would start. However, he expects both Pesansky and Jenkins to recover in time for the bowl game. He even said "we might put a wrinkle in and start them both."

UTSA Transfer Portal

• Starting NT Chidera Otutu (287 snaps)

• Starting CB KK Meier (399 snaps)

• Starting CB Davin Martin (437 snaps)

• Starting DE Kenny Ozowalu (stud; 341 snaps)

• DE Daemian Wimberly (168 snaps)

It sounds like more names are coming after head coach Jeff Traylor said his team will "be a shell of themselves" for the bowl game. He said he expects to be without 10-20 players due to a mix of opt-outs, injuries and transfer portal entries. I'd guess the Roadrunners will be without 6 or 7 starters on defense. TBD on the offensive side of the ball.

UTSA Potential Opt-Outs

• LB Shad Banks Jr.

UTSA Injuries

• OLB Vic Shaw (missed finale; 349 snaps)

• RG Darrell Jones (hurt in Week 13; didn't play finale)

• TE3 Dan Dishman (hurt in Week 12)

• FS Jermarius Lewis (hurt in Week 12; 231 snaps)

Military Bowl: Pitt vs. East Carolina

Saturday, Dec. 27 11 a.m. E

Pitt Potential Opt-Outs

• RB Desmond Reid

• LB Kyle Louis

• LB Rasheem Biles

• RT Ryan Baer

Pitt Injuries

• RB Desmond Reid (missed final two games)

• DT Sean FitzSimmons (last played in Week 10)

• RG Ryan Carretta (didn't play final two games)

• LG Keith Gouveia (last played in Week 5)

East Carolina Transfer Portal

• QB Katin Houser (will not play in bowl)

• TE Jayvontay Conner (496 snaps)

• WR Yannick Smith (583 yards, 5 TDs)

East Carolina Potential Opt Outs

• WR Anthony Smith

East Carolina Injuries

• LG Panda Askew (didn't play in finale)

• CB Rasheed Reason (last played in Week 7)

East Carolina Coaching Changes

ECU defensive coordinator Josh Aldridge left for the same role at USF, while offensive coordinator John David Baker is headed to Ole Miss in the same role.

Pinstripe Bowl: Penn State vs. Clemson

Saturday, Dec. 27 12 p.m. ET

Penn State Transfer Portal

• CB Elliott Washington (256 snaps)

Penn State Opt-Outs

• RB Nicholas Singleton

• DT Zane Durant

• S Zakee Wheatley

• LG Olaivavega Ioane

Penn State Potential Opt-Outs

• DE Dani Dennis-Sutton

• RB Kaytron Allen

• CB A.J. Harris

• WR Trebor Pena

• LB Amare Campbell

• LT Drew Shelton

• RT Nolan Rucci

I would imagine Penn State is much more likely to have opt-outs with an interim head coach, and captain Durant has already done so.

Penn State Injuries

• QB Drew Allar (out for year)

• LB Tony Rojas (out for year)

Penn State Coaching Changes

The Nittany Lions fired head coach James Franklin during the season, which led to Terry Smith taking over as interim head coach. Matt Campbell will take over next season.

Co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Ty Howle has also been hired as the offensive coordinator at Virginia Tech.

Meanwhile, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is negotiating his buyout and will head to Tennessee.

Finally, offensive line coach Phil Trautwein is set to become Florida's next offensive line coach.

Clemson Transfer Portal

• S Khalil Barnes (522 snaps)

• LB Dee Crayton (79 snaps)

• LB Jamal Anderson (51 snaps)

Clemson Opt-Outs

• DT DeMonte Capehart (declared for NFL draft)

• DT Peter Woods (declared for NFL Draft)

• DE T.J. Parker (declared for NFL Draft)

• CB Avieon Terrell (declared for NFL Draft)

• WR Antonio Williams (declared for NFL Draft)

Potential Opt-Outs

• CB Jeadyn Lukus

• QB Cade Klubnik (says he will play)

• LT Blake Miller (says he will play)

Head coach Dabo Swinney said he doesn't expect any more opt-outs, but that could obviously change. Clemson is looking to extend its FBS record of consecutive years with a postseason victory to 15. DE Will Heldt will play (returning next season).

Clemson Injuries

• Starting LB Wade Woodaz (surgery; will not play)

• Starting LG Collin Sadler

• Starting WR Bryant Wesco (hurt in Week 8; out for year)

• Starting TE Olsen Patt-Henry (hurt in Week 13; out for year)

• DL Jahiem Lawson (hurt in W13; 300 snaps)

• RG Walker Parks (hurt in Week 12; out for year)

• OL Brayden Jacobs (hurt in Week 12; out for year)

• OG Elyjah Thurmon (hurt in week 4; out for year)

• QB Cade Klubnik (did not throw in practice on Dec. 15 but should be ready)

Head coach Dabo Swinney said 27 players will miss the bowl game, mostly due to injury. That includes eight who started in the regular season finale.

Fenway Bowl: UConn vs. Army

Saturday, Dec. 27 2:15 p.m. ET

UConn Opt-Outs

• WR Skyler Bell (senior bowl bound)

• QB Joe Fagnano

There's a slight chance UConn could be down to QB4.

UConn Transfer Portal

• Starting RT Carsten Casady (774 snaps)

• Starting LT Ben Murawski (773 snaps)

• Starting RG Brady Wayburn (430 snaps)

• Starting RB Cam Edwards (says he'll still play)

• Starting CB Cam Chadwick (796 snaps)

• Starting LB Oumar Diomande (790 snaps)

• CB Osiris Gilbert (288 snaps)

• RB Victor Rosa (157 snaps)

• RB Mel Brown (56 snaps)

• RB MJ Flowers (37 snaps)

• DL Vincent Carroll-Jackson

UConn Injuries

• TE3 Juice Vereen (last played W11; 211 snaps)

• DT Vincent Carroll-Jackson (last played W12; 494 snaps)

• S Tyrece Mills (last played W12; 251 snaps)

Army Injuries

• RG Paolo Gennarelli (last played W11)

Will be updated following Army-Navy game, but the Black Knights defense finally appears fully healthy with the return of CB Justin Weaver and both top interior defensive linemen.

Pop-Tarts Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. BYU

Saturday, Dec. 27 3:30 p.m. ET

Georgia Tech Transfer Portal

• Backup QB Aaron Philo

• LB Melvin Jordan IV

Georgia Tech Potential Opt-Outs

• RG Keylan Rutledge

• WR Eric Rivers (expected to play)

• QB Haynes King (expected to play)

• RB Jamal Haynes

Georgia Tech Injuries

• DB Jy Gilmore (out for season; last played in Week 13)

• DT Akelo Stone (last played in Week 13)

• EDGE Andre Fuller only played three snaps vs. Georgia

Georgia Tech Coaching Changes

OC Buster Faulkner took the same position with Florida. Co-OC Chris Weinke will likely take over duties for the bowl game.

BYU Potential Opt-Outs

• LT Isaiah Jatta

• RB LJ Martin

• WR Chase Roberts

• DT Keanu Tanuvasa

It sounds like everyone is planning to play, as of writing, including starting quarterback Bear Bachmeier (ankle).

BYU Injuries

QB Bear Bachmeier was clearly hobbled in the Big 12 Championship game.

Arizona Bowl: Miami (OH) vs. Fresno State

Saturday, Dec. 27 4:30 p.m. ET

Miami (OH) Transfer Portal

• Starting WR Kam Perry (led nation in yards per catch; nearly 1,000 yards; won't play)

• Starting DE Adam Trick (best defensive player)

• Starting CB Mychal Yharbrough (591 snaps)

• Starting RT Drew Terrill (best OL)

• CB Luke Evans (175 snaps)

Miami (OH) Potential Opt-Outs

• S Eli Blakey

• S Silas Walters

I'd guess they'll play.

Miami (OH) Injuries

• QB Dequan Finn left the program

• LB Corban Hondru (stud; missed final two games)

• RB Kenny Tracy (out for year after five games)

Miami (OH) turned to freshman QB Tommy Gotkowski, but he was benched mid-game for veteran Henry Hesson.

Fresno State Transfer Portal

• S Jayden Davis

Fresno State Potential Opt-Outs

• CB Al'zillion Hamilton

• DL Korey Foreman

Fresno State Injuries

• S Ryan Wilson (missed finale)

• DT Martin Owusu (last played in Week 10; 286 snaps)

• LB K'Vion Thunderbird (last played in Week 7; 302 snaps)

New Mexico Bowl: North Texas vs. San Diego State

Saturday, Dec. 27 5:45 p.m.

North Texas Transfer Portal

• DT Jayden Williams

• QB Drew Mestemaker

North Texas Potential Opt-Outs

• RB Caleb Hawkins

• WR Wyatt Young

• WR Miles Coleman

North Texas Injuries

• RB Caleb Hawkins (stud; left conference title game with injury)

• LB Shane Whitter (last played in Week 10; 468 snaps)

• RB Makenzie McGill II (last played in Week 8; 206 snaps)

• WR Simeon Evans (last played in Week 11; 211 snaps)

North Texas Coaching Changes

Head coach Eric Morris took the job at Oklahoma State and will not be with the team for the bowl. I'd guess North Texas might have a handful of key opt-outs, with a few potentially following Morris to Stillwater, where they'd instantly start.

Neal Brown will be the next head coach in Denton. Brown did say everybody but Mestemaker (who was receiving an award) attended the team meeting on Monday for what it's worth. Special teams coach Drew Svoboda will serve as the interim coach for the bowl game with the rest of the staff expected to stay on for the game sans Morris.

San Diego State Transfer Portal

• DE Jared Badie (131 snaps)

• EDGE August Salvati (118 snaps)

San Diego State Potential Opt-Outs

• CB Chris Johnson

• LB Owen Chambliss

• EDGE Trey White

Johnson will be drafted, while rumors have swirled that Chambliss and White (both All-MWC) could follow DC Aurich to Nebraska.

San Diego State Injuries

• WR Jordan Napier (out for year)

• WR Jacob Bostick (out for year)

• LB Tano Letuli (last played in Week 10; 209 snaps)

San Diego State Coaching Changes

Aztec defensive coordinator Rob Aurich took the same job with Nebraska. Passing game coordinator Demetrius Sumler will serve as the interim DC for the bowl game.

Gator Bowl: Virginia vs. Missouri

Saturday, Dec. 27 7:30 p.m. ET

Virginia Transfer Portal

• Starting CB Ja'Son Prevard (585 snaps)

Virginia Potential Opt-Outs

• RB J'Mari Taylor

• QB Chandler Morris

• DE Fisher Camac

• S Antonio Clary

• S Devin Neal

Virginia Injuries

• LB Kam Robinson (out for year)

• TE Dakota Twitty (last played W6; 247 snaps)

• WR Trell Harris (top wideout left ACC title game with an injury; still waiting on imaging)

• RG Kevin Wigenton II

Missouri Transfer Portal

• Starting QB Beau Pribula

• WR Josh Manning (318 yards, 2 TDs; will not play)

• WR Marquis Johnson (340 yards, 2 TDs; will not play)

With Pribula entering the portal, backup Matt Zollers — who started three games this season — will get the start.

Missouri is also pretty thin at wide receiver.

Missouri Potential Opt-Outs

• LT Cayden Green

• RT Keagen Trost

• C Connor Tollison

• DE Zion Young

• DE Damon Wilson II

• WR Kevin Coleman

• DT Chris McClellan

• S Jalen Catalon

Head coach Eli Drinkwitz said he expects minimal opt outs.

Missouri Injuries

• Starting TE Brett Norfleet (won't play)

• Starting LB Josiah Trotter (won't play)

Texas Bowl: LSU vs. Houston

Saturday, Dec. 27 9:15 p.m. ET

LSU Transfer Portal

• DT Ahmad Breaux (274 snaps)

LSU Opt-Outs

• CB Mansoor Delane (potential first round pick)

LSU Potential Opt-Outs

• S AJ Haulcy

• DE Patrick Payton

• DE Jack Pyburn (accepted Senior Bowl invite)

• LB Harold Perkins

• WR Zavion Thomas

• WR Barion Brown

LSU Injuries

• LB Whit Weeks (will not play)

• C Braelin Moore (missed finale; has a chance, per interim Frank Wilson)

• QB Garrett Nussmeier (hasn't played since Week 11; will not play)

• WR Aaron Anderson (last played in Week 12; 241 snaps; status up in the air)

• WR Nic Anderson (last played in Week 11; 222 snaps)

Nussmeier will not play, so Michael Van Buren will make his fourth straight start.

Houston Opt Outs

Starting center Demetrius Hunter left the program on Dec. 8 and is no longer on the roster.

Houston Potential Opt-Outs

• RB Dean Connors

• TE Tanner Koziol (accepted Senior Bowl invite)

• DE Eddie Walls

QB Conner Weigman announced he will return to Houston in 2026 for his final season of eligibility.

Houston Injuries

• DT Khalil Laufau (missed finale; 649 snaps)

• WR Stephon Johnson (last played in Week 7)

Birmingham Bowl: Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State

Monday, Dec. 29 2 p.m. ET

Georgia Southern Injuries

• RB OJ Arnold (stud; missed finale)

• WR Dalen Cobb (missed finale)

• DT Devan Lowe (missed finale)

Appalachian State Transfer Portal

• QB AJ Swann (lost job late in year)

• QB JJ Kohl (took starting job late in year)

• S DJ Burks (leading tackler over past two seasons)

• WR Davion Dozier (448 yards, 5 TDs)

• CB Elijah Mc-Cantos (705 snaps)

• LB Brayshawn Littlejohn (305 snaps)

• EDGE Thomas Davis (220 snaps; hasn't played since Week 8)

• OT Denell Nix Jr. (236 snaps)

If Swann and Kohl don't suit up, App State only has two quarterbacks with experience on the roster in freshman Noah Gillon (13-32 for 111 yards on the season) and senior Billy Wiles (formerly at Clemson and Southern Miss)

Appalachian State Injuries

• WR Jaden Barnes (didn't play final two games)

• RG Trent Ramsey (hasn't played since Week 8)

• TE Izayah Cummings (hasn't played since Week 9)

• S Dylan Hasz (missed final two games)

Other Notes: This is a rematch of a regular-season conference game in which Georgia Southern won 25-23.

Independence Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech

Tuesday, Dec. 30 2 p.m. ET

Coastal Carolina Transfer Portal

• LT Nick Del Grande (663 snaps)

Coastal Carolina Injuries

• QB Samari Collier (missed final two games with a knee injury)

• LT Nick Del Grande (missed final two games)

• CB Myles Mooyoung (missed final two games)

• LB Shane Bruce (hurt W11; 306 snaps)

• S Dante Thomas (missed final two games; 247 snaps)

Tad Hudson would start at QB if Collier can't go.

Coastal Carolina Coaching Changes

The Chants fired head coach Tim Beck. Defensive coordinator Jeremiah Johnson will serve as the interim head coach for the bowl.

Louisiana Tech Transfer Portal

• QB Evan Bullock

• S Michael Richard (603 snaps)

• S Jacob Fields (775 snaps)

• LB Mekhi Mason (675 snaps)

I'd expect Trey Kukuk to start at QB in the bowl. He started the final two games.

Louisiana Tech Injuries

• QB Blake Baker (hurt in Week 11; out for the year)

• LB Kolbe Fields (out since Week 5; 297 snaps)

• RT Kenneth Bannister (out since Week 7; 306 snaps)

Music City Bowl: Tennessee vs. Illinois

Tuesday, Dec. 30 5:30 p.m. ET

Tennessee Transfer Portal

• CB Boo Carter (239 snaps)

Tennessee Opt-Outs

• WR Chris Brazzell II (declared for NFL draft)

• LB Arion Carter (declared for NFL draft)

Tennessee Potential Opt-Outs

• LT Lance Heard

• DE Joshua Josephs

• CB Colton Hood

• S Jalen McMurray

• TE Miles Kitselman (also injured)

Tennessee Injuries

• TE Miles Kitselman (missed final 2 games)

• CB Jermod McCoy (out all year)

• CB Rickey Gibson III (out all year)

• EDGE Jordan Ross (missed finale; 217 snaps)

Tennessee Coaching Changes

Tennessee fired defensive coordinator Tim Banks, who had served in that role since 2021. LB coach William Inge will serve as the interim coach.

Illinois Opt-Outs

• LB Gabe Jacas

• OL J.C. Davis

Illinois Potential Opt-Outs

• S Xavier Scott

• WR Hank Beatty

• TE Tanner Arkin

Quarterback Luke Altmyer will play in the Music City Bowl, per 247Sports' Jeremy Werner.

Illinois Injuries

• LB Jojo Hayden (missed finale; 239 snaps)

• S Matthew Bailey (had surgery; will not play)

Illinois Transfer Portal

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said he believes 6-10 players will enter the transfer portal after the bowl game, but they will be allowed to play. Only one of those is a starter.

Alamo Bowl: USC vs. TCU

Tuesday, Dec. 30 9 p.m. ET

USC Transfer Portal

• CB Braylon Conley (201 snaps)

• DL Devan Thompkins

• TE Walker Lyons

USC Opt-Outs

• TE Lake McRee

• WR Ja'Kobi Lane

• WR Makai Lemon

• EDGE Anthony Lucas

• LB Eric Gentry

• S Kamari Ramsey

• S Bishop Fitzgerald

USC Potential Opt-Outs

• QB Jayden Maiava (will play; re-signed with USC)

• DT Keeshawn Silver

• CB DJ Harvey (only played 104 snaps)

USC Injuries

• DE Jahkeem Stewart (won't be availble)

• RG Alani Noa (missed finale)

• LT Elijah Paige (hasn't played since Week 11; won't play)

• C Killian O'Connor (won't play)

• RB Waymond Jordan (hasn't played since Week 7; has a chance to return)

USC Coaching Changes

While nothing is official, defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn won't speak to the media this week after previously being scheduled to do so.

TCU Potential Opt-Outs

• QB Josh Hoover

• TE DJ Rogers

• WR Eric McAlister

• S Jamel Johnson

• S Bud Clark

• DE Paul Oyewale

• LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr

Could Hoover possibly follow OC Briles to South Carolina? It's possible. His brother does play baseball for the Gamecocks. Sonny Dykes did say he expects everybody to play.

TCU Injuries

• S Bud Clark (stud; missed final two games)

• S Kylin Jackson (missed finale; 217 snaps)

• RB Kevorian Barnes (hasn't played since Week 11)

TCU Coaching Changes

Offensive coordinator Kendal Briles was hired for the same role at South Carolina.

ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt

Wednesday, Dec. 31 12 p.m. ET

Iowa Potential Opt-Outs

• DE Max Llewellyn

• DT Aaron Graves

• C Logan Jones

• RG Kade Pieper

• RT Gennings Dunker

• S Xavier Nwankpa

• CB TJ Hall

Head coach Kirk Ferentz said he expects the roster to be intact for the bowl game.

Iowa Injuries

• CB TJ Hall (missed final two games)

• RB Xavier Williams (missed finale; 141 snaps)

Vanderbilt Potential Opt-Outs

• TE Eli Stowers

• QB Diego Pavia (can't imagine he doesn't play)

Vanderbilt Injuries

Nothing noteworthy.

Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke

Wednesday, Dec. 31 2 p.m. ET

Arizona State Transfer Portal

• QB Sam Leavitt (also injured)

• LT Josh Atkins (792 snaps)

• CB Javan Robinson (659 snaps)

• LB Tate Romney (101 snaps)

Kenny Dillingham allows players in the portal to play in bowl if they choose to do so. He said Jeff Sims would start at QB but freshman Cam Dyer will get some reps in the game.

Arizona State Opt-Outs

• WR Jordyn Tyson

• DB Xavion Alford (injured W2)

• CB Keith Abney II

• RB Raleek Brown

Arizona State Potential Opt-Outs

• RT Max Iheanachor

• DT C.J. Fite

• DE Prince Dorbah

• RG Kyle Scott

• LB Keyshaun Elliott

• S Myles Rowser (declared for NFL Draft but dressed for practice)

DL Justin Wodtly declared for the NFL draft but said he'd still play in bowl.

Arizona State Injuries

• CB Rodney Bimage Jr. (hasn't played since Week 12; 177 snaps)

• S Xavion Alford (injured in Week 2)

• OL Ben Coleman (lost for year in Week 7)

• DE Clayton Smith (recent knee surgery, but could be back)

Duke Opt-Outs

• Starting OT Brian Parker II

Duke Potential Opt-Outs

• QB Darian Mensah (considering NFL draft)

• CB Chandler Rivers

• RT Brian Parker II

• DE Vincent Anthony Jr.

Duke Injuries

• CB Kimari Robinson (missed ACC title game)

• DE Bryce Davis (missed ACC title game; 155 snaps)

• S Terry Moore (been out all year; will be drafted)

Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Texas

Wednesday, Dec. 31 3 p.m. ET

Michigan Potential Opt-Outs

• QB Bryce Underwood 

• CB Jyaire Hill

• S Rod Moore (only played in two games)

• CB Zeke Berry

• LB Jaishawn Barham

• DT Rayshaun Benny

• EDGE Derrick Moore

• RB Justice Haynes

• EDGE TJ Guy

• TE Marlin Klein

• LB Jimmy Rolder

• S Brandyn Hillman

Michigan Injuries

• LB Ernest Hausmann (missed final two games)

• S Mason Curtis (hurt vs. Ohio State)

• LT Evan Link (last played in Week 8)

• S Rod Moore (only 81 snaps)

• RB Justice Haynes (last played in Week 9; assume he's out)

• RB Jordan Marshall (played only 16 snaps vs. Ohio State)

• WR Semaj Morgan (missed final two games)

• Backup QB Mikey Keene (won't be available for bowl)

Michigan Coaching Changes

Michigan has fired head coach Sherrone Moore. Former Charlotte head coach Biff Poggi has been named the interim head coach. This, in all likelihood, increases the chances of Michigan opt-outs.

Texas Transfer Portal

• RB CJ Baxter (161 snaps)

• RB Jerrick Gibson (74 snaps)

• OL Connor Stroh (310 snaps)

• LB Liona Lefau (462 snaps)

Texas Opt-Outs

• S Michael Taaffe (600 snaps)

• CB Malik Muhammad (593 snaps)

• CB Jaylon Guilbeau (548 snaps)

• LB Anthony Hill Jr. (declared for NFL Draft; missed final two games due to injury; 563 snaps)

• EDGE Trey Moore (486 snaps)

• EDGE Ethan Burke (378 snaps)

• WR DeAndre Moore (not expected back in 2026)

Texas will be without six (potentially seven) defensive starters.

Texas Potential Opt-Outs

• DT Cole Brevard

• RG DJ Campbell

• RB Quintrevion Wisner

• LT Trevor Goosby

• TE Jack Endries

Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. Utah

Wednesday, Dec. 31 3:30 p.m. ET

Nebraska Transfer Portal

• QB Dylan Raiola (out for year)

Nebraska Opt-Outs

• RB Emmett Johnson (declared for NFL Draft)

• C Rocco Spindler (NFL/Finger)

Nebraska Potential Opt-Outs

• S DeShon Singleton (headed to Senior Bowl)

• OL Henry Lutovsky

• EDGE Dasan McCullough (350 snaps; declared for draft but expected to play)

Rhule said he doesn't expect any other starters to opt out.

Nebraska Injuries

• QB Dylan Raiola (out for year)

• OT Gunnar Gottula (last played in Week 8)

• OT Teddy Prochazka (last played in Week 7)

Nebraska Coaching Changes

Nebraska fired DC Jon Butler earlier this month and hired the San Diego State DC to replace him. Phil Snow will serve as the interim. Rhule also recently fired both the OL and DL coaches.

Utah Potential Opt-Outs

• QB Devon Dampier

• OT Caleb Lomu (potential first-round pick)

• OT Spencer Fano (potential first-round pick)

• LB Lander Barton

• S Tao Johnson

• CB Smith Snowden

Utah Injuries

• DE John Henry Daley (out for year; one of best in the country)

• WR Ryan Davis (leading receiver; missed finale)

• OL Solatoa Moea'i (missed finale; 299 snaps)

Utah Coaching Changes

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham will step down at the end of the season, but he will coach in the Las Vegas Bowl. Utes defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley is the head coach in waiting.

Armed Forces Bowl: Rice vs. Texas State

Friday, Jan. 2 1 p.m. ET

Rice Transfer Portal

• WR Drayden Dickmann (653 snaps)

Rice Injuries

• CB Khary Crump (kicked off team in Week 7)

Texas State Transfer Portal

• RB/KR Jaylen Jenkins

Texas State Injuries

• RG Tellek Lockette (lost to injury in Week 6)

• DT Bryce Carter (missed final two games; 312 snaps)

Liberty Bowl: Navy vs. Cincinnati

Friday, Jan. 2 4:30 p.m. ET

Navy Potential Opt-Outs

• DT Landon Robinson

Navy Injuries

• LB Job Grant (missed final two games)

• CB Irabonoise Oniha (missed final two games)

• TE Cody Howard (last played in Week 9)

Cincinnati Transfer Portal

• Starting QB Brendan Sorsby (will not play)

• Starting S Christian Harrison (683 snaps)

• Starting S Trevon Gola-Callard (628 snaps)

• Starting S Jiquan Sanks (506 snaps)

• Starting CB Logan Wilson (548 snaps; also KR)

• CB Ormaine Arnold (257 snaps; 13 PBUs)

• S Tayden Barnes (185 snaps)

• Depth CB Kye Stokes (18 snaps)

• Depth S Willie Goodwyn (7 snaps)

• DT Kamari Burns (174 snaps)

• DL Mikah Coleman (33 tackles, 2 sacks)

The Cincinnati secondary could be extremely thin, which may be tied to losing CB coach Eddie Hicks to Arkansas.

Cincinnati Opt-Outs

• QB Brendan Sorsby (portal)

• DT Dontay Corleone (declared for NFL Draft)

• LB Jake Golday (declared for NFL Draft)

With Sorsby out, Satterfield said both fourth-year senior Brady Lichtenberg (333 career passing yards) and freshman Samaj Jones (2 pass attempts this year) will see action under center. The rest of the offense, including NFL prospect TE Joe Royer, should suit up.

Cincinnati Injuries

Nothing noteworthy.

Holiday Bowl: Arizona vs. SMU

Friday, Jan 2 8 p.m. ET

Arizona Transfer Portal

• G Michael Wooten (230 snaps)

Arizona Potential Opt-Outs

• CB Treydan Stukes

• S Genesis Smith

Arizona Injuries

• RT Tristan Bounds (didn’t play in final two games)

• NT Tiaoalii Savea (last played in Week 11)

SMU Transfer Portal

• OLB DJ Warner (207 snaps)

SMU Potential Opt-Outs

• QB Kevin Jennings

• WR Romello Brinson

• TE RJ Maryland

• TE Matthew Hibner

• OG Logan Parr

• DL Jeff M'ba

• S Isaiah Nwokobia

SMU Injuries

Nothing noteworthy.

Duke's Mayo Bowl: Wake Forest vs. Mississippi State

Friday, Jan. 2 8 p.m. ET

Wake Forest Transfer Portal

• DT Mateen Ibirogba (stud)

• WR Christopher Barnes (323 snaps)

• WR Micah Mays Jr. (one snap in finale)

Wake Forest Potential Opt Outs

• RB Demond Claiborne (declared for NFL draft)

Wake Forest Potential Opt Outs

• RT Fa’alili Fa’amoe

• S Davaughn Patterson

• S Nick Andersen

Wake Forest Injuries

• EDGE Nuer Gatkuoth (missed finale; 390 snaps)

• OG George Steih (last played in Week 12; 514 snaps; freshman Clinton Richard has filled in nicely)

• WR Micah Mays Jr. (one snap in finale)

Mississippi State Transfer Portal

• S Tony Mitchell (374 snaps)

Mississippi State Potential Opt-Outs

• S Isaac Smith

Mississippi State Injuries

• LB Derion Gullette (last played W12)

Mississippi State Coaching Changes

The Bulldogs fired defensive coordinator Coleman Hutzler. Zach Arnett will return to Starkville to take back his old role.

I assume Kamario Taylor will start at QB, but maybe we'll see Blake Shapen in his last game.

Author:

Stuckey is a senior betting analyst at Action Network who specializes in covering College Football among other sports.