Injury Updates for Key College Football Players Ahead of 2026 Season

The preseason injury report for college football's Power Four teams is expanding as the 2026 season openers draw near, raising concerns about player availability and team depth.

Several teams are grappling with injuries to key players, including Alabama's running back AK Dear, who is out for several weeks due to a lower body injury. Clemson's T.J. Moore is day-to-day with a minor injury, while Polo Anderson, a safety for Clemson, is out for the season with a knee injury. Other notable injuries include Florida's Vernell Brown III, who is day-to-day, and Karson Hobbs from Florida State, who has a torn ACL and will miss the entire season.

In addition, Kansas State's John Pastore and Maryland's Zahir Mathis are both out for the season due to injuries that could significantly affect their teams' performance. The situation remains fluid as teams prepare for their first games, with updates on player statuses expected as the season approaches.