Over the past few years, the college football news cycle has been unending. That won't change this season.
There's a new transfer portal window, which will open up in early January, but we will still have many players declaring prior to that date.
With so many portal moves and opt-outs for so many games, it can be hard to keep track of everything going on. That's what this file is for.
Below, you'll find a running log of the all-important news for each individual bowl game.
I will continuously update this file as more news comes in regarding transfers, injuries and opt-outs for players with at least 200 snaps this season, so make sure you periodically check back if you want to double-check any game information before placing a bet.
Keep in mind, players in the portal can still play in their bowl games. This file will include injuries, declared opt-outs, potential opt-outs, coaching changes and transfer portal updates.
Many of the potential opt-outs will play, but they're worth monitoring as they declare their NFL aspirations.
It's also worth noting that Notre Dame, Kansas State, Iowa State, Florida State, Auburn, UCF, Baylor and Rutgers all declined bowl bids. As a result, Rice, Appalachian State and Mississippi State will appear in bowl games with 5-7 records.
For convenience, the bowls are listed in chronological order below.
2025 College Football Bowl News Tracker
Click any matchup below to navigate directly to our news breakdown for that specific bowl game. This article will be updated as more news surfaces.
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LA Bowl: Boise State vs. Washington
Boise State Potential Opt-Outs
- S Ty Benefield
- LT Kage Casey
Boise State Injuries
- CB A'Marion McCoy (missed final two games)
- DT Dion Washington (missed finale)
- WR Ben Ford (hasn't played since Week 7)
Starting QB Maddux Madsen returned for the Mountain West Championship.
Washington Potential Opt-Outs
- RB Jonah Coleman
- WR Denzel Boston
- CB Tacario Davis
All three have dealt with injuries throughout the season and of late, but Coleman and Boston did play in the finale. Head coach Jedd Fisch said Coleman and Boston are ready to roll, but he's unsure on Davis for what it's worth.
Update: Fisch said he expects everyone to play outside of long-term injuries.
Washington Injuries
- S Makell Esteen (missed finale)
- OLB Isaiah Ward (last played in Week 8)
- CB Tacario Davis (missed final two games)
- C Landen Hatchett (hasn't played since Week 11 due to a cast on snapping hand)
- LB Taariq Al-Uqdah (last played in Week 4)
LB Jacob Manu only played in four games to preserve his redshirt, but he would be okay to play here.
Salute to Veterans Bowl: Troy vs. Jacksonville State
Troy Transfer Portal
- Starting RB Tae Meadows
Troy Injuries
- LT Elijah Prather (last played in Week 7)
- RT Garner Langlo (last played in Week 3)
- QB Goose Crowder
Crowder left the Sun Belt Championship with an injury and was seen on crutches. If he can't play, Tucker Kilcrease (who started seven games with Crowder out earlier this year) would start under center.
Jacksonville State Injuries
- LG Adrian Gumm (missed finale)
- CB Tyrin Taylor (missed finale)
- DT Jawaun Campbell (last played in Week 11)
Cure Bowl: Old Dominion vs. USF
Old Dominion Opt-Outs
- Starting QB Colton Joseph
Joseph said he intends to sit out the bowl game, which would likely mean freshman Quinn Henicle would get the start. Henicle started one game last season vs. Arkansas State in which he rushed for over 200 yards.
Old Dominion Injuries
- CB Botros Alisandro (last played in Week 10)
USF Potential Opt-Outs
- QB Byrum Brown
Will he declare for the NFL draft or head to Auburn with head coach Alex Golesh? No word yet, but he did say "we have one more game" following USF's regular season finale against Rice. If Brown doesn't suit up, USF would turn to either Gaston Moore (a career backup) or talented true freshman Locklan Hewlett.
USF Injuries
- S Tavin Ward (missed final two games)
- CB James Chenault (last played in Week 11)
- DE Dennard Flowers (missed finale)
- WR Chas Nimrod (last played in Week 7)
- WR Christian Neptune (last played in Week 12)
USF Coaching Changes
Alex Golesh is headed to Auburn along with OC Joel Gordon. They will not be with the team during bowl season.
Defensive line coach Kevin Patrick will serve as the interim following the hire of Ohio State OC Brian Hartline, who will take over as head coach next season.
With these coaching changes, there's obviously a higher risk of Bulls opt-outs, which I will update accordingly leading up to the game.
68 Ventures Bowl: Louisiana vs. Delaware
Louisiana Injuries
- FS Tyree Skipper (last played in Week 11)
- C Cooper Fordham (missed finale)
QB Lunch Winfield left the regular-season finale with a lower-body injury (Walker Howard took over), but I don't believe it was too serious. He did come back in for a play very late in the game.
Skipper has been re-instated by the league for Louisiana's bowl game after initially being suspended for the season in early November.
Delaware Injuries
- RB Jo Silver (returned in finale, but only played 23 snaps)
- OG Patrick Shupp (last played in Week 11)
- WR Ja'Carree Kelly (missed finale)
- TE Connor Witthoft (last played in Week 11)
- LB Dillon Trainer (last played in Week 11)
Xbox Bowl: Missouri State vs. Arkansas State
Missouri State Injuries
- DT Ryan Williams (last played in Week 12)
- DE Mitchell Toney (last played in Week 12)
Arkansas State Injuries
- LG Tristian Smith (stud; last played in Week 10)
These two teams are both relatively healthy and don't have much risk of opt-outs, so I'll monitor the portal and update accordingly.
The Red Wolves do have some depth piece injuries at tight end.
Myrtle Beach Bowl: Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan
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
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)
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 Potential Opt-Outs
- TE Justin Joly
- RB Hollywood Smothers
- DT Brandon Cleveland
- CB Devon Marshall
- LT Jacarrius Peak
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
Alabama Injuries
- DE LT Overton
- RB Jam Miller
- TE Josh Cuevas
- DT Kelby Collins
Oklahoma Injuries
- DE R Mason Thomas (last played in Week 10)
- CB Gentry Williams (last played in Week 8)
- C Jake Maikkula (missed finale)
- LG Heath Ozaeta (last played in Week 9)
Pictured: Alabama TE Josh Cuevas.
College Football Playoff Round 1: Miami at Texas A&M
Miami Injuries
- CB Keionte Scott (stud; last played in Week 11)
- NT David Blay Jr. (last played in Week 11)
Cristobal said Scott is trending in the right direction but didn't say if he would play or not.
Texas A&M Injuries
- RB Le'Veon Moss (last played in Week 7)
- S Bryce Anderson (last played in Week 7)
- LB Scooby Williams (last played in Week 9)
College Football Playoff Round 1: Tulane at Ole Miss
Tulane Injuries
- WR Bryce Bohanon
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)
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
James Madison Injuries
- DT Immanuel Bush (missed conference title game)
James Madison Coaching Changes
Bob Chesney took the UCLA job but will remain with the team through the end of the season.
Oregon Injuries
- WR Dakorien Moore (last played in Week 9)
- WR Gary Bryant Jr. (last played in Week 11)
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
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 Injuries
- TE Broc Lane (missed finale)
Boca Raton Bowl: Toledo vs. Louisville
Toledo Potential Opt-Outs
- S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (headed to Senior Bowl)
- CB Avery Smith
- CB Andre Fuller
- RB Chip Trayanum
- WR Junior Vandeross III
Toledo Injuries
- LG Carter Fouty
Toledo Coaching Changes
Jason Candle took the UConn opening, so QB coach Robert Weimer will serve as interim.
Louisville Potential Opt-Outs
- QB Miller Moss
- WR Chris Bell
- RB Isaac Brown
- DE Clev Lubin
Louisville Injuries
- WR Chris Bell
- RB Isaac Brown
- RB Keyjuan Brown
- RB Duke Watson
- S Antonio Watts
- LB Stanquan Clark
New Orleans Bowl: Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss
Western Kentucky Transfer Portal
- CB Dylan Flowers (358 snaps)
Western Kentucky Injuries
None worth noting.
Southern Miss Potential Opt-Outs
- CB Josh Moten
Southern Miss Injuries
- LT Blake Bustard
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.
Frisco Bowl: UNLV vs. Ohio
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 is on leave, leaving DC John Hauser to take over as interim.
Hawaii Bowl: Cal vs. Hawaii
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 Injuries
- LB Jamih Otis
- CB Virdel Edwards II
- WR Nick Cenacle
Other Notes: This will be a home game for Hawaii.
GameAbove Sports Bowl: Central Michigan vs. Northwestern
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; out for the season since Week 9)
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
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)
I'd think the first three have a decent shot to suit up.
Minnesota Transfer Portal
- RB2 Fame Ijeboi (495 yards)
Minnesota Potential Opt-Outs
- RB Darius Taylor
- DT Deven Eastern
- DE Anthony Smith
Minnesota Injuries
- CB Za'Quan Bryan (missed finale)
- RG Marcellus Marshall (missed finale)
- LB Matt Kingsbury (missed finale)
I'm 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
FIU Potential Opt-Outs
- CB Brian Blades II
FIU Transfer Portal
- CB Mister Clark (776 snaps)
FIU Injuries
- QB Joe Pesansky
Pesansky had started a few games before original starter Keyone Jenkins returned from injury and started the finale.
UTSA Transfer Portal
- DL Chidera Otutu (287 snaps)
UTSA Potential Opt-Outs
- LB Shad Banks Jr.
UTSA Injuries
- CB KK Meier (missed finale)
- OLB Vic Shaw (missed finale)
- 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
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 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
Penn State Opt-Outs
- DT Zane Durant
Penn State Potential Opt-Outs
- DE Dani Dennis-Sutton
- RB Kaytron Allen
- RB Nicholas Singleton
- CB A.J. Harris
- S Zakee Wheatley
- WR Trebor Pena
- LB Amare Campbell
- LT Drew Shelton
- LG Olaivavega Ioane
- RT Nolan Rucci
I would imagine Penn State is much more likely to have opt-outs with an interim head coach and captain Durant already doing 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.
Clemson Transfer Portal
- S Khalil Barnes (522 snaps)
Potential Opt-Outs
- DT Peter Woods (declared for NFL Draft)
- DE T.J. Parker
- CB Avieon Terrell (declared for NFL Draft)
- CB Jeadyn Lukus
- DE Will Heldt
- DT DeMonte Capehart
- QB Cade Klubnik (says he will play)
- WR Antonio Williams
- LT Blake Miller
Head coach Dabo Swinney said he doesn't expect many opt-outs. Clemson is looking to extend its FBS record of consecutive years with a postseason victory to 15.
Clemson Injuries
- TE Olsen Patt-Henry (hurt in Week 13; out for year)
- RG Walker Parks (hurt in Week 12; out for year)
- OL Brayden Jacobs (hurt in Week 12; out for year)
- WR Bryant Wesco (hurt in Week 8; out for year)
Fenway Bowl: UConn vs. Army
UConn Potential Opt-Outs
- WR Skyler Bell (senior bowl bound)
I expect seventh-year senior QB Joe Fagnano to play.
UConn Transfer Portal
- RG Brady Wayburn (430 snaps)
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
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
BYU Injuries
QB Bear Bachmeier was clearly hobbled in the Big 12 Championship game.
Arizona Bowl: Miami (OH) vs. Fresno State
Miami (OH) Potential Opt-Outs
- S Eli Blakey
- S Silas Walters
- DE Adam Trick
I'd guess they will all 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)
- WR Kam Perry (stud; got banged up at very end of MAC title game)
Miami (OH) turned to freshman QB Tommy Gotkowski, but he was benched mid-game for veteran Henry Hesson.
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
North Texas Potential Opt-Outs
- QB Drew Mestemaker
- 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 likely 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.
San Diego State Transfer Portal
- DE Jared Badie (131 snaps)
San Diego State Potential Opt-Outs
- CB Chris Johnson
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.
Gator Bowl: Virginia vs. Missouri
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)
- RG Kevin Wigenton II
Missouri Potential Opt-Outs
- LT Cayden Green
- RT Keagen Trost
- C Connor Tollison
- DE Zion Young
- DE Damon Wilson II
- WR Kevin Coleman
- TE Brett Norfleet
- LB Josiah Trotter
- DT Chris McClellan
- QB Beau Pribula
- S Jalen Catalon
Missouri Injuries
None to note.
Texas Bowl: LSU vs. Houston
LSU Transfer Portal
- DT Ahmad Breaux (274 snaps)
LSU Potential Opt-Outs
- CB Mansoor Delane
- S AJ Haulcy
- DE Patrick Payton
- DE Jack Pyburn
- LB Harold Perkins
- LB Whit Weeks
- QB Garrett Nussmeier
- WR Nic Anderson
- WR Zavion Thomas
- WR Barion Brown
LSU Injuries
- C Braelin Moore (missed finale)
- QB Garrett Nussmeier (hasn't played since Week 11)
- WR Aaron Anderson (last played in Week 12; 241 snaps)
- WR Nic Anderson (last played in Week 11; 222 snaps)
Houston Opt Outs
Starting center Demetrius Hunter left the program on Dec. 8 and is no longer on the roster.
Houston Potential Opt-Outs
- QB Conner Weigman
- RB Dean Connors
- TE Tanner Koziol
Houston Injuries
- DT Khalil Laufau (missed finale; 649 snaps)
- WR Stephon Johnson (last played in Week 7)
Birmingham Bowl: Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State
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)
- CB Elijah Mc-Cantos (705 snaps)
- LB Brayshawn Littlejohn (305 snaps)
- EDGE Thomas Davis (220 snaps; hasn't played since Week 8)
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)
Independence Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech
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 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
Tennessee Transfer Portal
- CB Boo Carter (239 snaps)
Tennessee Potential Opt-Outs
- WR Chris Brazzell II
- LT Lance Heard
- DE Joshua Josephs
- CB Colton Hood
- S Jalen McMurray
- TE Miles Kitselman (also injured)
Tennessee Injuries
- 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 as the DC since 2021.
Illinois Potential Opt-Outs
- OL J.C. Davis
- LB Gabe Jacas
- S Xavier Scott
- QB Luke Altmyer
- WR Hank Beatty
- TE Tanner Arkin
Illinois Injuries
- LB Jojo Hayden (missed finale; 239 snaps)
Alamo Bowl: USC vs. TCU
USC Transfer Portal
- CB Braylon Conley (201 snaps)
USC Potential Opt-Outs
- WR Makai Lemon (assuming he sits)
- WR Ja'Kobi Lane
- QB Jayden Maiava
- EDGE Anthony Lucas
- LB Eric Gentry
- DT Keeshawn Silver
- CB DJ Harvey (only played 104 snaps)
- S Kamari Ramsey (also dealing with injury)
- S Bishop Fitzgerald
USC Injuries
- S Kamari Ramsey (missed final two games)
- S Bishop Fitzgerald (missed final two games)
- RG Alani Noa (missed finale)
- LT Elijah Paige (hasn't played since Week 11)
- RB Waymond Jordan (hasn't played since Week 7)
TCU Potential Opt-Outs
- QB Josh Hoover
- TE DJ Rogers
- WR Eric McAlister
- S Jamel Johnson
- S Bud Clark
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 is expected to be hired for the same role at South Carolina.
ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt
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
Arizona State Transfer Portal
- LT Josh Atkins (792 snaps)
- CB Javan Robinson (659 snaps)
Arizona State Potential Opt-Outs
- QB Sam Leavitt
- WR Jordyn Tyson
- RT Max Iheanachor
- CB Keith Abney II
- DT C.J. Fite
- RB Raleek Brown
- DE Prince Dorbah
- RG Kyle Scott
Arizona State Injuries
- WR Jordyn Tyson (played only 11 snaps in finale)
- 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)
Duke Potential Opt-Outs
- QB Darian Mensah
- 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
Michigan Potential Opt-Outs
- 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
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)
- RB Jordan Marshall (played only 16 snaps vs. Ohio State)
- WR Semaj Morgan (missed final two games)
Texas Transfer Portal
- RB CJ Baxter (161 snaps)
- RB Jerrick Gibson (74 snaps)
- OL Connor Stroh (310 snaps)
Texas Potential Opt-Outs
- EDGE Trey Moore
- CB Malik Muhammad
- S Michael Taaffe
- LB Anthony Hill Jr. (declared for NFL Draft)
- DT Cole Brevard
- RG DJ Campbell
- RB Quintrevion Wisner
- LT Trevor Goosby
Texas Injuries
- LB Anthony Hill Jr. (missed final two games)
Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. Utah
Nebraska Opt-Outs
- C Rocco Spindler (NFL/Finger)
Nebraska Potential Opt-Outs
- RB Emmett Johnson (declared for NFL Draft)
- S DeShon Singleton
- WR Dane Key
- OT Elijah Pritchett
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.
Utah Potential Opt-Outs
- QB Devon Dampier
- OT Caleb Lomu (potential first-round pick)
- OT Spencer Fano (potential first-round pick)
- DE John Henry Daley
- LB Lander Barton
- S Tao Johnson
- CB Smith Snowden
Utah Injuries
- DE John Henry Daley (out for year; one of the best in the country)
- WR Ryan Davis (leading receiver; missed finale)
- OL Solatoa Moea'i (missed finale; 299 snaps)
Armed Forces Bowl: Rice vs. Texas State
Rice Transfer Portal
- WR Drayden Dickmann (653 snaps)
Rice Injuries
- CB Khary Crump (kicked off team in Week 7)
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
Navy Potential Opt-Outs
- DL Landon Robinson
Navy Injuries
- LB Job Grant (missed Memphis game)
- RG Hoke Smith II (missed Memphis game)
- CB Irabonoise Oniha (missed Memphis game)
- TE Cody Howard (last played in Week 9)
I will update in more detail following the Army-Navy game.
Cincinnati Potential Opt-Outs
- QB Brendan Sorsby
- TE Joe Royer
- DT Dontay Corleone
- LB Jake Golday
Sorsby said, "We'll see" when asked if he'd play in the bowl, which isn't the greatest sign.
Cincinnati Injuries
Nothing noteworthy.
Holiday Bowl: Arizona vs. SMU
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 Potential Opt-Outs
- QB Kevin Jennings
- WR Romello Brinson
- TE RJ Maryland
- OG Logan Parr
- S Isaiah Nwokobia
SMU Injuries
Nothing noteworthy.
Duke's Mayo Bowl: Wake Forest vs. Mississippi State
Wake Forest Potential Opt Outs
- RB Demond Claiborne
- RT Fa’alili Fa’amoe
- DL Mateen Ibirogba
- S Davaughn Patterson
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 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.
