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College Football Injury Crisis Deepens
24 Oct
Summary
- Oregon QB Dante Moore out indefinitely with concussion.
- Texas star pass rusher Colin Simmons sidelined with ankle injury.
- Ohio State's Julian Sayin faces season-ending shoulder injury.
As the 2026 college football season progresses, numerous prominent teams are contending with significant injuries that jeopardize their national championship aspirations.
Oregon's quarterback situation remains uncertain as Dante Moore is ruled out for the upcoming game against Illinois due to a concussion sustained on September 29. While Moore has practiced, he has not returned to play, with Dylan Raiola anticipated to start. The Ducks will also be without wide receivers Evan Stewart and Jeremiah McClellan.
Texas faces a major blow with the absence of star edge rusher Colin Simmons, who is recovering from an ankle injury sustained last week. Simmons, the current FBS sack leader with 10.5 sacks, is a critical component of the Longhorns' defense, which will struggle to contain opposing offenses without him.
Ohio State's quarterback room is in disarray as star signal-caller Julian Sayin is sidelined indefinitely with a shoulder injury. Head coach Ryan Day indicated that Sayin might miss the remainder of the regular season and potentially the postseason. True freshman Luke Fahey and sophomore Tavien St. Clair are competing for the starting role during the Buckeyes' idle week.
