Oregon running back Jordon Davison out after fracturing collarbone ahead of tough September slate2 sources

Oregon running back Jordon Davison is expected to miss time with a collarbone injury, a significant blow for the Ducks heading into a brutal September slate. The timing is particularly harsh given how much early-season ground the Ducks could lose before their starter returns.

Texas Tech can’t find non-conference opponents as Power programs stop returning calls2 sources

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire told CBS Sports the Red Raiders are open to scheduling any non-conference opponent – but no programs are picking up the phone. The problem isn’t pickiness. McGuire’s message is straightforward: call us; we’ll play you. So far, no one has. The Big 12 program finds itself in the unusual position of broadcasting its availability publicly because the private channels have gone quiet, leaving Tech waiting on opponents willing to make the trip.

Sports scientists say Mateer’s added muscle will not affect his throwing mechanics

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer drew attention this summer after arriving with a noticeably heavier frame, raising questions about whether added muscle would compromise his throwing mechanics. Sports science experts say it won’t. The consensus is that the bulk will help rather than hurt – increased upper-body and core strength generally improves throwing velocity and durability without restricting the motion, provided the athlete maintains flexibility.

Former Arkansas coach Nutt praises Silverfield’s early work leading the Razorbacks program

Former Arkansas head coach Houston Nutt has offered an early endorsement of Ryan Silverfield, saying he is “really high” on Silverfield and that the new Razorbacks coach is “hitting all the right buttons” in his opening months on the job. The assessment is early – Silverfield has been in place only a few months – but a positive signal from a former head coach carries weight with a fanbase eager for stability.

DeBoer confirms Alabama wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks is dealing with injury2 sources

Alabama wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks is injured, coach Kalen DeBoer disclosed to reporters Thursday. DeBoer did not specify the nature of the injury or a timeline for Brooks’s return. Brooks is part of a Crimson Tide receiving corps navigating preparations for the upcoming season under DeBoer, who is entering his second year leading the program.

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