Arizona State - 2nd Tm Pac10 RB Ryan Torain (hip) played last week and is probable for Saturday. Starting TE Brent Miller (knee) is probable for Saturday. Returning starting DT Michael Marquardt (ankle) missed last game and has been downgraded to doubtful. CB Travis Smith (foot) missed last game and has been downgraded to doubtful.

Arkansas State - 1st Tm SB RB Reggie Arnold (leg) left last game, has not practiced as of Thursday, and is doubtful Saturday. Starting CB Darren Toney (undisclosed) who missed last game and has not practiced all week is also doubtful for Saturday.  

Army - Starting LT Ray Zelenak (foot) is questionable for Saturday.  

Auburn - Star DE Quentin Groves (toe) was hurt last game and is expected to miss the next 2 weeks.   Groves is 1 sack away from tying the Auburn career record.  Starting LB Merrill Johnson (shoulder) was out last week but has been upgraded to probable.  

Ball State - Starting RB MiQuale Lewis (ACL) is out for the season after being injured late in the game against Nebraska. Lewis rushed 19 times for 122 yards at Nebraska, one week after recording a career-high 161 rushing yards on 27 carries at Navy.

Boston College - Starting OG Ryan Poles has been upgraded to probable.  Starting DE Nick Larkin missed last few games and has been upgraded to probable. 

Bowling Green - Starting NG Nick Davis was injured last game and has been downgraded to doubtful.    Backup NG Michael Ream is out indefinitely.   DE Joe Schaefer (ankle) is out indefinitely. 

Buffalo - Starting Fullback Chris Scharon (mono) missed the last four weeks and is questionable for Saturday. CB Kendric Hawkins (knee) is doubtful for Saturday.   LB Jamal Chisam (foot) is questionable for Saturday. Backup TB Mario Henry (knee) missed last week and is doubtful for Saturday.

BYU - Last year's leading rusher Fui Vakapuna (hand) was injured in the first half of last week's game and may miss up to 8 weeks. WR Austin Collie (ankle) has been upgraded to probable. LB Shawn Doman (neck) is upgraded to probable.

Central Florida - Star RB  Kevin Smith (shoulder) is probable after being injured late last week against La Lafayette.

Central Michigan - DE Sam Wiliams (shoulder) missed last week and is questionable for Saturday.

Clemson - Starting RB James Davis (shoulder) is probable but may be limited.   Starting WR Rendrick Taylor (hamstring) missed last week and is expected to miss again.

Colorado -  LB R.J. Brown (concussion) missed last game and is doubfu for Saturday.   KR Chase McBride (shoulder) was injured in practice and expected to miss this week.

Colorado State - Starting FS Klint Kubiak (internal) missed last game and is doubtful for Saturday. Starting SS Mike Pagnotta (ankle) was injured last week and downgraded to doubtful for this weekend.   LB Jake Pottorff (flu) is questionable for this weekend.  Long snapper Joey Madrid (knee) missed last game and is questionable for Saturday.

East Carolina - Leading tackler Quentin Cotton (knee) is questionable for Saturday. Starting DE Marcus Hands (shoulder) missed last week and is questionable for Saturday. Starting DT Khalif Mitchell (ankle) missed last week and is questionable for UCF. LB Quentin Cotton (knee) is questionable for Saturday.   CUSA Fr Tm OT Josh Coffman (shoulder) is expected to miss.  OT Brandon Setzer (knee) is questionable for Saturday.

Fresno State - Leading returning tackler Ahijah Lane (undisclosed) is out for the season. Starting OG Cole Popovich (leg) missed last game and is downgraded to expected to miss. DE Jason Roberts (undisclosed) is out for the season. Last years leading WR Chastin West (undisclosed) is out for the season. Returning starting guard Adam McDowell (foot) is out for the season.

Florida - Top WR Andre Caldwell (mcl) did not play last week but is probable for Saturday. Starting SS Tony Joiner (legal problems) has been upgraded to probable but will not start. CB Maurkice Anderson (knee) missed last game and is downgraded to expected to miss. S Jerimy Finch (leg) will miss the season after suffering an injury two weeks ago. CB Marcus Manson (ankle) missed last week and is expected to miss once again.    

Florida Atlantic - All conference DE Josh Pinnick (knee) was injured last game and is likely out for the season. DT Josh Savidge (knee) was injured last week and will likely miss the season as well. Starting WR Chad Wilkes (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday. FB Willie Rose (shoulder) missed last game and is questionable for Saturday.   TE Jason Harmson (hand) was injured last game and is questionable for Saturday. 

Florida International - Starting WR Jeremy Dickens (groin) missed last week and is expected to miss again.   P Chris Cook (back) is probable.   

Florida State - 2nd Tm ACC DT Andre Fluellen (elbow) was limited last game and has been downgraded to doubtful for Saturday. QB Xavier Lee is expected to get the start Saturday. Starting T David Overmyer (knee) is expected to miss Saturday. FB Marcus Sims (ankle) is out for the year. NT Doug Thacker (toe) missed last game and is doubtful for Saturday.

Georgia Tech - RT Jacob Lonowski (shoulder) missed last week and has been downgraded to doubtful for this weekend.

Hawaii - Starting WR Jason Rivers (back) missed last week and has been upgraded to probable for Saturday. Starting CB Ryan Mouton (knee) was injured last game and expected to miss 2-4 weeks.

Houston - QB Case Keenum (hand) has been upgraded to probable and will likely split time with Blake Joseph at the QB position.

Idaho -  Starting QB Nathan Enderle (finger) was injured last week and is expected to miss two to three weeks. Starting RB Deonte Jackson (ankle) was played sparingly last week but is expected to play this week. Jackson led the WAC in rushing yards before being injured.  Starting WR Max Komar (suspension) missed last week and is questionable for this weekend.  OG Marcis Fennell (knee) was injured last game and downgraded to expected to miss.

Indiana - Backup RB Demetrius McCray (foot) missed last game and is expected to miss once again.  

Iowa - 2nd TM Big 10 LB Mike Klinkenborg (concussion) missed last week and is questionable for Saturday.

Iowa State - Starting RB Jamicah Bass (shoulder) missed last game and is questionable for Saturday.

Kansas State - 2 Tm Big 12 FS Marcus Watts (undisclosed) missed last week and is questionable for Saturday.

Kent State - Starting S Fritz Jacques (knee) has been downgraded to expected to miss. Jacques led all returners in tackles last year. 

Louisiana Tech - Top WR Josh Wheeler (undisclosed) missed last week but is probable for Saturday.

LSU - Starting OG Will Arnold (virus) missed last game and is questionable for Saturday. Starting WR Early Doucet (groin) missed last game and is doubtful for this week.

Louisiana Tech - Starting WR Josh Wheeler (leg) is questionable for Saturday.  Wheeler was the leading returner in receptions and yards but has been limited to 1 game so far this year.

Maryland - 2nd TM ACC LB Erin Henderson (knee) who leads the team in tackles by a large margin (55, next closest 32) was injured last week and is questionable for Saturday.   QB Jordan Steffy (concussion) who had started Maryland's first 5 games was injured last week and has been downgraded to doubtful. 

Miami - Starting QB Kyle Wright (mouth) was hurt last game but has been upgraded to probable for Saturday.   S Lovon Ponder (knee) missed last week and is questionable for this weekend.

Miami (Ohio) - Replacement starting RB Cory Jones (knee) was injured last game and is questionable for Saturday.

Michigan - 1st TM B10 WR Mario Manningham (discipline) is expected to miss Saturday. QB Chad Henne (leg) is expected to start this weekend. Starting OG Alex Michell (knee) missed last week and is questionable for this weekend. Starting LB John Thompson (undisclosed) missed last game and is questionable for this weekend.   Thompson was third on the team in tackles.  LB Chris Graham (undisclosed) missed last game and is questionable for Saturday.  OG Jeremy Ciulla (knee) missed last game and questionable for Saturday. TE Mike Massey (knee) has been downgraded to expected to miss season. 

Michigan State - Starting OG Roland Martin (leg) missed the last two games and is questionable this weekend. Starting CB Ross Weaver (leg) is expected to miss.   OG Kenny Shane (knee) missed last week and is expected to miss again. 

Middle Tennessee State - QB Dwight Dasher is expected to be the starter as regular starter Joe Craddock (back) is doubtful once again.

Minnesota - Starting RB Amir Pinnix (toe) missed last game and is questionable for Saturday.

Mississippi - CB Dustin Mouzon (hip) was injured last game and is questionable for Saturday.  LB Ashlee Palmer (knee) missed last week and is questionable for Saturday.   LB Johnathan Cornell (shoulder) missed last week and is questionable for La Tech.

Mississippi State - Starting QB Michael Henig (hand) missed last week but has been upgraded to questionable to start and available to play.  Backup QB Josh Riddell (knee) is out for the season.  Third String QB Wesley Carroll is expected to get the start.

Missouri - WR Denario Alexander (wrist) has been upgraded to probable for Saturdays game with Nebraska.

Nebraska - Starting WR Maurice Purify (personal) is questionable for Saturday.  

Nevada - Starting DE Erics Clark (pneumonia) may miss the rest of the season.   WR Arthur King (shoulder) left last game and is expected to miss.

North Carolina - Starting C Scott Lenahan (calf) has missed the last 2 games and is questionable for Saturday.   DB Kendrick Williams (knee) is expected to miss the rest of the season.

NC State - QB Harrison Beck (knee) was injured last game and downgraded to expected to miss.   QB Daniel Evans will start in his place.

North Texas - S Germaine Dawson (undisclosed) left last game and is questionable for Saturday.

Northern Illinois - Starting LB Tim McCarthy (acl) will miss the rest of the season. Starting OG Jason Onyebuagu (arm) is questionable for Saturday. OL Jake Coffman (leg) missed last week and is questionable for Saturday. DE Brandon Bice (leg) missed last week and is questionable this week.   LB Prince Kwateng (shoulder) missed last week but has been upgraded to probable. 

Northwestern - Starting RB (ankle) Tyrell Sutton missed last weeks game and is expected to miss again once again. LB Eddie Simpson (leg) missed last week and is questionable for this week. Starting RG Joel Belding (undisclosed) left last game and is questionable for Saturday. DL Mark Koehn (shoulder) left last game and is questionable for this week.    

Notre Dame - QB Jimmy Clausen (hip) was injured last week but he has been upgraded to expected to start. Starting WR David Grimes (ankle) is listed as questionable. Starting OG Dan Wenger (leg) missed last week and is questionable this week. DE Justin Brown (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday.

Ohio - Starting OG Paul Johnson (knee) missed last week and is questionable this week. C Tommy Stuck (arm) left last game and is questionable for Saturday.  WR Matt Donahue (hand) is doubtful for Saturday.

Ohio State - DT Todd Denlinger (undisclosed) was injured this week in practice and Is questionable for Saturday.   DT Nadar Abdallah (shin) who made his first career start last  weekend was injured during the game and is questionable this weekend

Oklahoma - LB Ryan Reynolds (shoulder) has been upgraded to probable.  

Oklahoma State - LB Chris Collins (toe) is questionable for Saturday.  Collins leads the team in tackles per game.  Starting CB Martel Van Zant (toe) is questionable for tomorrow.   Starting C David Washington (leg) has missed last few games and is out for the season.

Oregon State - 2nd TM Pac 10 WR Sammy Stroughter (kidney) missed last game and is expected to be out indefinitely. S Daniel Drayton (groin) left last game and is questionable for Saturday.

Penn State - Starting OG John Shaw (knee) missed last week but has been upgraded to probable for this weekend.

Rutgers - 2nd TM BE safety Ron Girault (ankle) was injured last game and is very questionable for Saturday.   Replacement starting safety Glen Lee (leg) was injured last game and is questionable.  Starting DT Eric Foster (undisclosed) has been upgraded to probable.

San Jose State - 2^nd Tm 05-06 WAC RB Yonus Davis (ankle) is expected to be limited if available to play.  If he doesn't play he is expected to apply for medical hardship.   Starting C Justin Paysinger (back) will miss the rest of the season. OT Jon Moreno (back) will miss the rest of the season.

San Diego State - Starting WR Chaz Schilens (foot) missed last game and expected to miss again. Starting LB Brett Martin (mcl) missed last week but has been upgraded to questionable. FB Lynell Hamilton (rotator cuff) was injured last game and has been downgraded to expected to miss.

Stanford - Starting QB T.C. Ostrander (head) is expected to miss and QB Tavita Prichard is expected to start. Co-starting RB Toby Gerhard (knee) is expected to miss Saturday. Gerhard rushed 140 yards in just over a half against SJSU before going down. Best offensive linemen LT Allen Smith (leg) is out indefinitely. CB Nick Sanchez (hamstring) is questionable. NT Ekom Udofia (ankle) is expected to miss. Pac 10 Fr. team LB Clinton Snyder (stinger) is probable but may be limited.

Syracuse - Starting C Marvin McCall (ankle) missed last week and is questionable for Saturday.

TCU - 1st Tm MWC DE Tommy Blake (personal) is expected to miss second straight game. Starting WR Donald Massey (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday.   LB Daryl Washington (back) left last game and is questionable for Saturday. RB Joseph Turner (foot) has been upgraded to probable but may be limited.

Tennessee - WR Gerald Jones (hamstring) is expected to miss.

Texas - Starting QB Colt McCoy (concussion) has been upgraded to probable. Starting RT Adam Ulatoski (knee) missed last week but has been upgraded to probable. DE Brian Orakpo (knee) missed last game but has been upgraded to probable. LB Sergio Kindle (knee) has been upgraded to probable.  

Texas Tech - Starting LB Kellen Tillman (discipline) missed last week and is downgraded to out indefinitely.  Starting SS Joe Garcia (knee) missed last game and is questionable for Saturday.

Troy -  WR Austin Silvoy (arm) is upgraded to probable for this week against FIU.   LB Josh Maxwell (undisclosed) was injured last week and is questionable for Saturday.

Tulane - RB Ade Tuyo (knee) missed last game and is questionable for this weekend.

Tulsa - Starting CB Roy Roberts (leg) missed last game and is questionable for Saturday. FS Randy Duncan (undisclosed) missed last game and is questionable for Saturday.

UAB - QB/WR Joseph Webb (leg) was injured last game and is very questionable Saturday.   Webb's receiving yards and receptions nearly double the next best WR despite spending many snaps at the QB position. Starting QB Sam Hunt (shoulder) is probable but may be limited.  

UCLA - QB Pat Cowan (knee) was injured two games back is expected to miss a month. Last years leading WR Marcuss Everett (ankle) missed last game but is expected to be available vs Notre Dame. HM Pac 10 OG Shannon Tevaga (knee) has been upgraded to expected to play but will likely not start after missing two games. Starting DE Nikola Dragovic (concussion) has missed three games and is questionable for this week.  Starting OT Aleksey Lanis (knee) left last game and is questionable for Saturday. 

UL Lafayette - Starting RB Tyrell Fenroy (ankle) went through full drills this week and is expected to return to the starting lineup Saturday. Starting C Chris Fischer (knee) missed last week and is questionable for Saturday. Starting OT Jesse Newman (ankle) is expected to miss. Starting LB Mark Risher (shoulder) is expected to miss. Starting TE Erik Jones (knee) is expected to miss.   CB Torres Kingsby (hamstring) has been upgraded to questionable. 

UL Monroe - S Josh Thompson (pectoral) missed last week and is expected to miss the rest of the season.

USC - 2nd Tm Pac10 G Chilo Rachal (knee) is questionable for Saturday. Starting CB Cary Harris (ankle) is expected to miss 3-4 weeks. LB Clay Matthews (thumb) is expected to play but not expected to start. RB Stafon Johnson (foot) is doubtful for Saturday. C Kris O'Dowd (knee) is expected to miss 3-4 weeks. Starting LB Brian Cushing (ankle) is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.

Utah State - 2nd Tm WAC Ben Calderwood (leg) missed last game but has been upgraded to probable for Saturday.

UTEP - Starting DB Josh Ferguson (shoulder) missed last week and is expected to miss the rest of the season.  Starting CB Tim McCullough (foot) was injured last game but has been upgraded to probable. FSU transfer WR Fred Rouse (ankle) was injured last game and downgraded to doubtful for Saturday.

Vanderbilt - RB Jeff Jennings (ankle) missed the last 2 games and has been upgraded to probable for Saturday.

Virginia - Starting LT Eugene Monroe (knee) missed last week's game and is questionable for Saturday. Starting WR Maurice Covington (wrist) missed last week and is doubtful for Saturday.    

Virginia Tech - 1st Tm ACC RB Brandon Ore (hamstring) is probable for Saturday.   Starting QB Tyrod Taylor (groin) has been upgraded to probable.  Starting OT Ed Wang (ankle) has been upgraded to available to play but may be limited.   

Wake Forest - Starting DE Matt Robinson (ankle) missed the last 3 games and is listed as questionable for Saturday.

Washington State - Starting CB B.J. Williams (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday.   LB Kendrick Dunn (hamstring) is expected to miss.  DE Kevin Kooyman (finger) has been downgraded to doubtful.    

Western Michigan - Starting RG Matt Wiliams (thigh) missed last game and is questionable for Saturday.

West Virginia - Starting QB Pat White (thigh) left last game in the 2nd qtr and did not return last week but has stated he is ready to play and is listed as probable for Saturday.  2 Tm BE WR Darius Reynaud (shoulder) is probable for Saturday.   WR Nate Sowers (hamstring) is listed as questionable.  DL James Ingram missed last week and is expected to miss again.

Wisconsin - 1st TM B10 CB Jack Ikegwuonu (illness) is upgraded to probable. Starting TE Andy Crooks (hamstring) who has only played one play all season is expected to miss again. LB Elijah Hodge (knee) was injured last game and is questionable for Saturday.