Fall Camp Quick Hitters – August 19th
Fall Camp Quick Hitters – August 19th
Purple Reign has searched the country for the important fantasy news you need to know. Follow along as he takes you through a fast recap of all the happenings emerging from fall camps.
ALABAMA
The WR competition is taking shape with some surprising results. The current trio of WRs running with the first-team are Germie Bernard (outside), Ryan Williams (outside), and Cole Adams (slot).
ARKANSAS
RB Ja’Quinden Jackson suffered a minor ankle injury which held him out of some practice time but the injury is being described as not serious.
BOISE STATE
QB Maddux Madsen was named the starting QB over Malachi Nelson.
BYU
QB Gerry Bohanon is beginning to separate himself from Jake Retzlaff in the battle for the starting QB position.
RB LJ Martin (shoulder) looks to be questionable for the season opener.
RB Hinckley Ropati is the favorite to start the season opener in LJ Martin’s absence. It’s likely he will split carries with Miles Davis.
CINCINNATI
QB Brendan Sorsby is now in a two-man battle for the starting QB job with Brady Litchenberg as Brady Drogosh has been moved to linebacker.
EAST CAROLINA
QB Jake Garcia was officially announced as the starting QB.
FLORIDA
RB Montrell Johnson (knee) is still being held out of drills after undergoing surgery a few weeks ago.
FLORIDA STATE
QB DJ Uiagalelei was officially announced the starting QB.
GEORGIA
RB Branson Robinson (knee) appears to be fully healthy and was seen getting some reps with the first-team in scrimmages.
RB Roderick Robinson has been limited in practice with a toe injury. Its unknown how bad the injury is at this point.
HAWAII
WR Steven McBride has rejoined the team and is participating in team practices. While his suspension over legal issues appears to have been lifted there hasn’t been official word from the team on his playing status. Rumor has been spreading he may only sit out a game or two. Until official word comes out I’m treating the rumor as a rumor.
HOUSTON
RB Tony Mathis suffered a knee injury which will keep him out of action for the 2024 season.
INDIANA
QB Kurtis Rourke is in the lead for the starting QB job based on comments from head coach Curt Cignetti.
IOWA STATE
WR Daniel Jackson will miss the 2024 season with an undisclosed injury.
KENTUCKY
RB Chip Trayanum suffered a broken hand and will miss three to four weeks to start the season.
RB Demie Sumo now looks poised to take over the starting RB spot but will have to split carries.
LOUISVILLE
WR Caullin Lacy broke his collarbone and will miss six to eight weeks.
LSU
WR Chris Hilton suffered a minor ankle injury and sat out the remainder of that practice as a precaution.
MARYAND
QBs MJ Morris and Billy Edwards are still in a neck and neck battle for the starting QB job.
MICHIGAN
QB Alex Orji is currently leading the battle for the starting QB position.
MICHIGAN STATE
WR Montorie Foster suffered an undisclosed injury which sidelined him for a few days.
MINNESOTA
RB Darius Taylor left practice early with a hamstring injury. Head coach P.J. Fleck stated the injury isn’t serious.
WR Daniel Jackson has been limited in practice with an undisclosed injury.
MISSISSIPPI
WR Antwane Wells, Jr. (undisclosed) was seen training on the sidelines and wearing a non-contact jersey. Head coach Lane Kiffin stated Wells is not at full strength but hopes he will be ready for the season opener.
NEVADA
QB Brendon Lewis has officially been named the starting QB.
NORTH CAROLINA
The QB battle looks to be a three-way race between Max Johnson, Connor Harrell, and Jacolby Criswell.
NOTRE DAME
QB Riley Leonard has officially been named the starting QB.
TE Mitchell Evans (knee) is fully healthy and has been cleared to play in the season’s opener.
OHIO STATE
QB Will Howard has officially been named the starting QB.
OKLAHOMA
RB Jovantae Barnes has been making a case for playing time this camp and it looks like he may overtake Gavin Sawchuk for the RB1 position in a committee situation.
WR Andrel Anthony has been limited at times in fall camp and been seen wearing a brace on his knee.
WR Jayden Gibson (knee) is expected to miss the entire 2024 season.
OREGON
RB Noah Whittington (foot) is now fully healthy and participating without limitations.
PENN STATE
WR Liam Clifford has been making a name for himself in camp and looks to be securing the starting slot WR position.
PURDUE
WR CJ Smith appears to be out until at least Week 3 of the season with a hamstring injury.
WR Kam Brown (undisclosed) is expected to be practicing again within a couple of weeks.
SAM HOUSTON STATE
QB Jase Bauer was running with the first-team offense in the team’s latest scrimmage.
RB Jevyon Ducker has been limited non-contact in practice after previously been seen in a walking boot.
SAN DIEGO STATE
QB Danny O’Neil was named the official starting QB for the season opener over AJ Duffy.
STANFORD
QB Elijah Brown has had a fantastic freshman fall camp. Head coach Troy Taylor stated that he is ahead of his years. He is currently challenging Ashton Daniels for the starting QB position.
TCU
RB Cam Cook has all but sown up the starting RB position despite dealing with a hamstring injury that has kept him limited for several practices.
WRs Dylan Wright and Eric McAlister are competing for the remaining starting WR role in the offense with Wright having a slight edge.
TENNESSEE
RB Cameron Seldon (shoulder) isn’t back to full health after undergoing surgery in the spring. His status for the season opener is questionable.
TEXAS
WR Silas Bolden has been mentioned multiple times by the media for his stellar play in fall camp and is making a push to be the Longhorns’ WR1.
TEXAS TECH
QB Behren Morton has been participating in fall camp with the coaches putting minor reservations on him to preserve his health.
TROY
QB Will Crowder has been named the starting QB.
USC
WR Makai Lemon has been creating a buzz this fall camp with many observers commenting on his smooth route running.
VANDERBILT
QB Diego Pavia is in an ongoing battle with Nate Johnson to see who the starting QB will be.
VIRGINIA
WR Chris Tyree (foot) is back to full participation in practice and appears to not have any issues with the injury that placed him in a walking boot.
WR JR Wilson will miss several games to start the season due to a knee injury.
VIRGINIA TECH
TE Nick Gallo (knee) started fall camp in a limited role but has now been seen fully dressed for practice despite not being a full participant just yet.
WASHINGTON STATE
QB John Mateer was officially named as the starting QB over Zevi Eckhaus.
WEST VIRGINIA
RBs Jaheim White and CJ Donaldson have been battling for carries in fall camp and the most recent news looks like this will likely become a committee situation with White having a slight edge over Donaldson.
WISCONSIN
QB Tyler Van Dyke was officially announced as the starting QB.
WYOMING
RB Harrison Waylee suffered a knee injury in practice and underwent surgery and its unknown how much time he will miss.
RB D.J. Jones looks to be the favorite to assume the starting RB job which has opened due to Harrison Waylee’s knee injury.