The Arizona Bowl will kick off on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. EST. The Colorado State Rams and Miami RedHawks will compete in the matchup. Although it should be a tightly contested game, neither team will be at full strength because of opt-outs and injuries.
Arizona Bowl opt-outs and injuries for Colorado State and Miami OH
Colorado State injuries
Tory Horton
Wide receiver Tory Horton is out for the year and will not play in the Arizona Bowl.
Cam Bariteau
Defensive tackle Cam Bariteau missed the finale. However, he is on the bowl depth chart so he could play.
Avery Morrow
Running back Avery Morrow played in the final game of the season with a knee brace, so his status is unknown.
Justin Marshall
Running back Justin Marshall dealt with a late undisclosed injury but is on the depth chart.
Colorado State opt-outs
Buom Jock
Starting linebacker Buom Jock has entered the transfer portal. He is not listed on the depth chart and is not expected to play in the Arizona Bowl.
Mukendi Wa-Kalonji
Starting defensive End Mukendi Wa-Kalonji entered the transfer portal. However, he is still on the depth chart and will be available to play in the bowl game.
Nuer Gatkuoth
Starting defensive end Nuer Gatkuoth is in the transfer portal and not listed on the depth chart.
Caleb Goodie
Starting wide receiver Caleb Goodie will not play in the Arizona Bowl after entering the transfer portal. He has signed with Cincinnati.
Miami OH injuries
Dylan Downing
Running back Dylan Downing did not play in the MAC Championship game and his injury status is unknown. He played 194 snaps this season.
Mychal Yharbrough
Cornerback Mychal Yharbrough is out for the year having last played in Week 8.
Miami OH opt-outs
Will Jados
Starting left tackle Will Jados entered the transfer portal and will not be available in the Arizona Bowl. He signed with Texas Tech.
Reggie Virgil
Starting wide receiver Reggie Virgil signed with Texas Tech after entering the transfer portal and will not be available to play.
Javon Tracy
Starting wide receiver Javon Tracy signed with Minnesota after entering the transfer portal.
Raion Strader
Cornerback Raion Strader will not be available for the bowl game after entering the transfer portal. He is committed to Auburn.
William Hardrick
Cornerback William Hardrick played 258 snaps this year but will not be available in the bowl game. He is in the transfer portal.
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