The New Mexico Bowl will kick off on Saturday at 2:15 p.m. EST. The game will feature the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and TCU Horned Frogs. However, neither team will be at full strength because of opt-outs and injuries.
New Mexico Bowl opt-outs and injuries for Louisiana and TCU
Louisiana injuries
Tyree Skipper
Starting safety Tyree Skipper missed the last four games with an undisclosed injury. He is not expected to return for the New Mexico Bowl.
AJ Gillie
AJ Gillie is the best offensive lineman on Louisiana but will not be available for the bowl game because of an undisclosed injury.
King McGowen
Starting left tackle King McGowen will not be available for the bowl game because of an undisclosed injury.
Louisiana opt-outs
Harvey Broussard
Starting wide receiver Harvey Broussard will not be available to play after entering the transfer portal. He has signed with Houston.
Terrence Carter
Starting tight end Terrence Carter is not available after entering the transfer portal. He signed with Texas Tech.
Carmycah Glass
Starting linebacker is in the transfer portal and will not play in the New Mexico Bowl.
Ty Stamey
Tight end Ty Stamey played 138 snaps this season. However, he will not be available for the bowl game after entering the transfer portal.
Dre'lyn Washington
Running back Dre'lyn Washington is in the transfer portal and will not play. He played 207 snaps this season.
TCU injuries
Savion Williams
Wide receiver Savion Williams is out with an undisclosed injury.
Jack Bech
Wide receiver Jack Bech will not play because of a knee injury.
Chase Curtis
Tight end Chast Curtis is out indefinitely because of an arm injury.
Major Everhart
Wide receiver Major Everhart will not play because of an undisclosed injury. He is out indefinitely.
TCU opt-outs
James Brockermeyer
Starting center James Brockermeyer will not be available for the Horned Frogs in the New Mexico Bowl. He transferred to Miami.
Cam Cook
Running back Cam Cook played 373 snaps this season. However, he will not be available to play in the bowl game after entering the transfer portal.
Dominique Johnson
Running back Dominique Johnson is not expected to play in the bowl game after entering the transfer portal. He played 93 snaps this season.
Jojo Earle
Wide receiver Jojo Earle will not be available to play in the New Mexico Bowl. He entered the transfer portal after only playing 76 snaps this season.
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