College football fans might already be losing out on their sleep. The reason? It’s Week 7, folks! A total of six SEC-on-SEC football matchups are scheduled for this weekend, October 11-12. As the fans’ excitement meter is touching the roof, here comes some news to dampen it: the injury reports. They must be inquisitive to learn about the health status of some big names like John Mateer, Ryan Williams. Here come some last-minute updates on where the players stand.

Georgia vs Auburn Injury Report 

Kirby Smart’s Georgia will be facing off against Hugh Freeze’s Auburn Tigers. But the injury report is surely going to leave droplets of cold sweat on Smart’s forehead. The “out” list is pretty long, featuring tight end Ethan Barbour, wide receiver duo Talyn Taylor and Thomas Blackshear, and offensive lineman Malachi Toliver. The ones Smart is yet to arrive at a conclusion on are the offensive linemen duo Monroe Freeling and Earnest Greene III.  

Cut to Freeze’s Tigers, only two players are on the “out” list. They are WR Horatio Fields and running back Durell Robinson. 

Tennessee vs Arkansas Injury Report 

Josh Heupel’s Tennessee Volunteers are now gearing up to face off against Bobby Petrino’s Arkansas Razorbacks. The Hogs got a grounding alert, losing key weapons to injury. On the “out” list are defensive back Quentavius Scandrett, wide receiver trio- Monte Harrison, Ismael Cisse, and WR Jalen Brow. Then there is running back AJ Green, tight end duo Jeremiah Beck Jr. and Andreas Paaske, and defensive lineman David Oke. 

What about Heupel’s Tennessee? They can at least breathe freely without worry. The Volunteers only have three players on the “out” list. They are a defensive back duo, Rickey Gibson III and Jermod McCoy, along with wide receiver Radarious Jackson. Talking about the one put on “questionable” status? It is tight end Ethan Davis.

LSU vs South Carolina Injury Report 

When it comes to Brian Kelly’s LSU Tigers and Shane Beamer’s South Carolina Gamecocks’ injury scenario, both programs are going head-to-head. On the Tigers’ “out” list is defensive end Gabriel Reliford. “Questionable” and “doubtful” list features wide receiver Aaron Anderson and offensive lineman Paul Mubenga, respectively. Kelly might still be seeing some silver lining with the defensive tackle Ahmad Breaux and the running back Caden Durham, who are on the “probable” list.

Beamer is now losing sleep over his offensive lineman, Markee Anderson, sitting on the “out” list. That’s not enough woes for the Gamecocks as they have the offensive lineman duo- Nolan Hay and Cason Henry on the “doubtful” list. On the other hand, the “questionable” list has three players- defensive backs Myles Norwood and Judge Collier, along with defensive tackle Troy Pikes. 

Texas vs Oklahoma Injury Report: John Mateer Status

Talking about Steve Sarkisian’s and Brent Venables’ face-off? The biggest thorn the Sooners must be facing is quarterback Mateer’s injury. He underwent a successful procedure on his hand two weeks ago. Now, is Mateer ready to be back on the gridiron? The quarterback, along with wide receiver Keontez Lewis, still sits on the “questionable” list.

The doors have closed for the Sooners candidates, like the offensive linemen trio- Troy Everett, Jacob Sexton, and Jake Taylor, while offensive lineman Logan Howland sits on the “doubtful” list.

Texas has no players on the “out” list. However, running back CJ Baxter’s return still remains doubtful, while defensive back Malik Muhammad and wide receiver Parker Livingstone’s return are listed as “probable.”

Missouri vs Alabama Injury Report

Eli Drinkwitz won’t be able to count on his quarterback, Sam Horn, along with kicker Blake Craig and offensive lineman Logan Reichert, who sit on the “out” list. Missouri is yet to arrive at a decision for “questionable” candidate Cayden Green.

Kalen DeBoer will be without his three linebackers- Qua Russaw, Jah-Marien Latham, and Cayden Jones, along with defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman. The only Crimson Tide player still “doubtful” is Jaylen Mbakwe, along with Ryan Williams on the “probable” list.

Texas A&M vs Florida Gators Injury Report

Talking about the Texas A&M vs Florida Gators face-off injury report? Looks like Mike Elko is in a far better place as compared to Billy Napier. The Aggies will be fighting only without their safety Jarred Kerr, while linebacker Scooby Williams’ status still remains “questionable.”

On the other hand, it will be difficult to read Florida’s injury report at one go. The “out” list features two running backs- Treyaun Webb and Duke Clark, two defensive backs, Aaron Gates and Dijon Johnson, EDGE LJ McCray, and defensive lineman Caleb Banks. The “questionable” list is longer. 

Florida’s fate hangs in the air for wide receivers Aidan Mizell and Muizz Tounkara, offensive linemen Devon Manuel and Roderick Kearney. It continues with running back Ja’Kobi Jackson, tight end Tony Livingston, and defensive lineman Joseph Mbatchou. 

So, almost every program has been affected by injury more or less. Now, it’s to be seen who transforms their weakness into strength, and for the ones in a better place, will they be able to take advantage of it?