Liberty vs. Buffalo opt-outs and injury report: Top players not participating in Bahamas Bowl

The Bahamas Bowl is scheduled to take place Saturday at 11 a.m. EST. The game will feature the Buffalo Bulls and Liberty Flames in a battle between two eight-win teams. However, neither team will be at full strength because of opt-outs and injuries.

The Bulls enter the game on a four-game winning streak, having most recently defeated Kent State 43-7. Conversely, the Flames are looking to bounce back after losing their regular-season finale 20-18 to Sam Houston.

Bahamas Bowl opt-outs and injuries for Liberty and Buffalo

Liberty injuries

Brylan Green

Starting safety Brylan Green is not expected to be available because of an undisclosed injury.

Aidan Vaughan

Backup linebacker Aidan Vaughan is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is not expected to be available for the Bahamas Bowl. He only played 82 snaps this season for the Flames.

Christian Bodnar

Slot cornerback Christian Bodnar has been out with an undisclosed injury since Week 7. He is not expected to return for the bowl game and is not listed on the depth chart.

Quinton Reese

Starting free safety Quinton Reese did not play in the regular-season finale because of an undisclosed injury. However, he is listed on the bowl depth chart and could return.

Bentley Hanshaw

Tight end Bentley Hanshaw also did not play in the regular-season finale but is listed on the bowl game depth chart. His status is unknown heading into the game.

Liberty transfer portal entrants

Kaidon Salter

Starting quarterback Kaidon Walter is not available after entering the transfer portal and signing with Colorado.

Jordan White

Starting left guard Jordan White has committed to Vanderbilt after entering the transfer portal. So, he will not be available for the Bahamas Bowl.

Xavior Gray

Starting right tackle Xavior Gray is committed to Northwestern after entering the transfer portal.

Bryce Dixon

Starting defensive lineman Bryce Dixon is in the transfer portal and not expected to play.

Jordan Hall

Left tackle Jordan Tackle entered the transfer portal after playing 374 snaps this year.

Eliyt Nairne

Defensive lineman Eliyt Nairne has committed to Tulane after playing 298 snaps this year.

Buffalo injuries

Marquis Cooper

Starting cornerback Marquis Cooper did not play in the regular-season finale but could be available. He is listed on the depth chart.

Buffalo transfer total entrants

Upton Bellenfant

Kicker Upton Bellenfant is committed to Texas Tech and not expected to be available.

Javien Cuff

Wide receiver Javien Cuff is in the transfer portal after playing 210 snaps this season.