Utah vs. Houston injury report: List of players injured ahead of Week 9 college football showdown

The Utah Utes travel to TDECU Stadium this weekend, taking on the Houston Cougars in a Big 12 Conference showdown. The Utes are looking to bounce back after losing three straight games following a 4-0 start, including a 13-7 loss to TCU their last time out. Injuries have played a crucial role in Utah's slide, with starting quarterback Cam Rising out for the remainder of the season.

The Cougars will look to find their groove after a 2-5 start to the season, suffering a 42-14 blowout loss to Kansas in Week 8. Like Utah, Houston has also dealt with the injury bug throughout the first half of the season, with five players out for the season.

Here's a look at this week's injury report for both sides, as availability becomes a concern for each team.

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Utah Utes injury report

This Week, Utah has one player listed on their injury report but is down two starters in Cam Rising and Kenan Johnson due to season-ending injuries.

Mike Mitchell, Questionable

Freshman running back Mike Mitchell is listed as questionable this week. The freshman running back hasn't played since Utah's Week 5 versus Arizona. Mitchell was carted off the field with an ankle injury versus Baylor in Week 2.

Cam Rising, Out For Season

Following the Utes' Week 7 loss to Arizona State, the team announced that quarterback Cam Rising was out for the remainder of the season with a leg injury. Rising missed the entirety of the 2023 season after suffering a torn ACL.

Kenan Johnson, Out For Season

Georgia Tech transfer cornerback Kenan Johnson suffered a season-ending leg injury just 13 snaps into his Tuah debut in the season opener versus Southern Utah. The sixth-year senior will be eligible for a medical redshirt to come back for one more season.

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Houston Cougars injury report

Houston also has just one player on their injury report for Week 9. They have also seen several key losses due to season-ending injuries

Matt Byrnes, Questionable

Junior tight end Matt Byrnes has been designated as questionable this week.

Marquis Shoulders, Out For Season

Tulsa transfer wide receiver Marquis Shoulders suffered a season-ending fractured foot, which required surgery. He recorded five catches for 43 yards in three games.

Koby Young, Out For Season

Freshman wideout Koby Young will miss the remainder of the season with a foot injury.