Northwestern - Backup QB Andrew Brewer is expected to make his second straight start Saturday vs Wisconsin. Starting QB Mike Kafka (hamstring) will be available in an emergency situation. Starting FS and captain Bryan Heinz has missed all five games with an ankle injury, returned to practice Tuesday, but remains doubtful to play Saturday.

Iowa - Starting FS Marcus Paschal (hamstring) is doubtful Saturday.

Pitt - Starting OL John Simonitis (leg) is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Simonitis is a 4 year starter and considered one of the team's best linemen.

Syracuse - Top WR Taj Smith (shoulder) missed last game and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Starting WR Rice Moss (shoulder) is questionable Saturday.

Indiana - Starting WR Jahkeen Gilmore (ankle) missed last game and is questionable again Saturday.

Clemson - Starting WR Chansi Stuckey (foot) is out 3-5 weeks.

Wake Forest - Safties Johnny Edwards (shoulder) and Aaron Mason (hamstring) missed last game and remain doubtful Saturday vs Clemson. Starting OT Arby Jones (MCL) will miss his third straight game.

Miami Fla - RB Tyrone Moss (knee), WR Darnell Jenkins (knee) and TE Chris Zellner (ankle) remain out Saturday vs UNC. DE Eric Moncur (knee) is doubtful Saturday. LT Reggie Youngblood (ankle) and safety Anthony Reddick (ankle) are expected to start. RB Javarris James (quad) missed some practice time but is expected to play (80% healthy).

Maryland - Top WR Drew Weatherly (foot) is expected to see his first action of the season this week vs Georgia tech.

Auburn - Starting center Joe Cope (knee) and starting TE Cole Bennett (ankle) are both out indefinitely.

Arkansas - Starting DT Marcus Harrison (knee) missed last game and remains doubtful to play Saturday vs Auburn.

Kansas - Starting QB Kerry Meier (hand) has been cleared to play Saturday but is questionable to start.

San Diego State - Backup QB Darren Mougey (shoulder) is out Saturday. Mougey has started the last three games for the Aztecs. Third stringer Kevin Craft will get the start at BYU. CB Donny Baker and OG Nick Smith have been suspended this week. Starting RB Lynell Hamilton (knee) will miss his second straight game and is out indefinitely.

Navy - Starting FS DuJuan Price (quad) has missed last few games but is probable Saturday vs Air Force.

Miss State - Starting QB Michael Henig (collarbone) is expected to again be available but will not start. RB Brandon Thornton (ankle) has been upgraded to probable. Starting DT Deljuan Robinson (knee) is out.

West Virginia - Starting WR Jeremy Bruce (suspension) will miss Saturday's game vs Miss State.

Florida - RB DeShawn Wynn (knee) is doubtful Saturday.

USC - Starting WR Dwayne Jarrett (shoulder) remains questionable Saturday. Jarrett said he would suit up and play if needed. Starting NT Sedrick Ellis (knee) has missed last few games but is probable Saturday.

Penn State - Top OL Levi Brown (knee) is out Saturday. Brown is a four year starter and was 1st team Big 10 last season.

Michigan State - Starting QB Drew Stanton (ribs, hand) is probable Saturday. Starting RB Javon Ringer (knee) is expected to miss the season. Starting WR Matt Trannon (hamstring) is probable but not 100%.

UNLV - Reserve DT Malo Taumua and reserve DE Prince Brown have been suspended for Saturday's game at CSU.

Colorado State - Starting center Nick Allotta (knee sprain) is doubtful. Starting safety Ben Stratton (neck) is out. Starting OG Marvin Arnold (leg) is out indefinitely. Starting QB Caleb Hanie (ankle) is probable. CSU expects to have three freshman starting on the OL this week.

East Carolina - All everything WR Aundrae Allison (ankle) is doubtful Saturday vs Virginia.

Kentucky - Starting center Matt McCutchan (ankle) has missed last two games but will likely play Saturday vs South Carolina. Head coach Brooks called it an 80-85% chance. An already thin Kentucky D-line took another hit with a wrist injury to DT Ricky Abren who is doubtful Saturday.

Baylor - Safety Jordan Lake (collarbone) is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Colorado - Starting safety JJ Billingsly (knee) is expected to miss Saturday. Billingsly ranks 3rd on the team in tackles and 2nd in pass break ups. He was one of the leaders of the CU defense.

Nebraska - Starting center Kurt Mann (mono) missed last few games but is probable Saturday. Part-time starting LB Steve Octavien (hamstring) is doubtful Saturday.

UAB - Starting QB Sam Hunt (ankle) is expected to miss Saturday. Backup Chris Williams (concussion) is expected to start. DT Jason Hamlin (knee) is out.

Missouri - Starting CB Domonique Johnson (knee) is out Saturday vs Texas Tech.

Texas Tech - Starting OG Louis Vasquez (knee) is out Saturday vs Missouri.

Vanderbilt - Starting FS Ben Koger (leg) will miss 6 weeks.

Ole Miss - Starting SS Jamarca Sanford (foot) is doubtful Saturday. Starting OT Darryl Harris (knee) is doubtful Saturday.

South Florida - Starting NT Richard Clebert (groin) is out Saturday.

Cal - Starting FS Thomas DeCoud (knee) will miss his second straight game.

Oregon - Starting DT Cole Linehan (foot) was injured last game and is out indefinitely.

Fresno State - Top receiver Paul Williams (knee) is doubtful Saturday vs Utah State. #3 WR Jaron Fairman (knee) missed last game and is out for the season. #2 WR Joe Fernandez (hip) is probable Saturday.

Utah State - Top LB Jake Hutton missed last game and is expected to miss Saturday vs Fresno State. Hutton led the team in tackles last season.