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College Football Injury Report: Week 5

By Jerran Anderson

Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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This week’s College Football Injury Report brings key injuries to teams in some big games this weekend. After Week 4 left Florida’s offense stagnant, quarterback Luke Del Rio’s presence is needed.

Injuries have some teams a bit banged up so far in Week 5. Some players will be game-time decisions while others will be out entirely. This week’s injury report brings some interesting injuries in some key games this week.

Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU

Running back Leonard Fournette is a game-time decision for Saturday’s game against Missouri due to an ankle injury. Fournette has not practiced all week.

He has carried the ball 67 times for 386 yards and two touchdowns so far this season. His numbers this season are down and being the lone offensive weapon, it’s hurt the Tigers.

If Fournette doesn’t dress, the Tigers could be looking at their third loss of the season. Hopefully, he’s ready to go Saturday.

Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /

Daniel Marx, FB, Stanford

Fullback Daniel Marx will not play in Friday’s game against Washington due to an undisclosed injury. Chris Harrell and Reagan Williams to replace Marx against the Huskies.

The junior fullback has appeared in eight games so far for the Cardinal. His primary role as the lead blocker for Heisman hopeful, running back Christian McCaffrey, hasn’t gone unnoticed.

The Cardinal need all the healthy offensive weapons as possible. The Huskies allow just 14.5 points per game.

Alijah Holder, CB, Stanford

Starting cornerback Alijah Holder is out for Friday’s game against Washington due to an undisclosed injury. Junior cornerback Alameen Murphy will make his first career start in Holder’s place.

Holder is a junior with 16 games of action under his belt. He has 46 tackles (34 solo, 12 assisted), two tackles for loss, 11 pass breakups, and an interception in his career.

The Cardinal hope the absence of Holder doesn’t leave the passing attack too vulnerable. The defense is fourth in the Pac-12 in total offense.

Sep 17, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal safety Zach Hoffpauir (10) (left) celebrates stopping the USC Trojans on fourth down with Cardinal cornerback Quenton Meeks (24) during the second half of a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Stanford won 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal safety Zach Hoffpauir (10) (left) celebrates stopping the USC Trojans on fourth down with Cardinal cornerback Quenton Meeks (24) during the second half of a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Stanford won 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Quenton Meeks, CB, Stanford

Starting cornerback Quenton Meeks is out for Friday’s game due to an unspecified injury. Junior cornerback Terrence Alexander will make his first career start in his place.

Meeks has 15 games of action under his belt. He has 41 tackles (29 solo, 12 assisted), 6 pass breakups, four interceptions, and 1.5 tackles for loss in his career so far.

The Cardinal are without three starters going into their game against the Huskies. However, this is where they hope to use their depth to stay on track in the Pac-12.

Luke Del Rio, QB, Florida

Quarterback Luke Del Rio will be available in an emergency only role in the Gators’ game against Vanderbilt on Saturday. Del Rio is still battling a knee injury and Austin Appleby will start for the second straight game.

Appleby was 26 for 44 with 326 passing yards and three touchdowns in the Gators loss to Tennessee 38-28 last week.

The graduate transfer out of Vanderbilt will get another crack at victory against his former team this Saturday.

Sep 17, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Luke Del Rio (14) gets helped off the field after an apparent injury during the second half against the North Texas Mean Green at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the North Texas Mean Green 32-0. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Luke Del Rio (14) gets helped off the field after an apparent injury during the second half against the North Texas Mean Green at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the North Texas Mean Green 32-0. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Jesse Kroll, WR, Central Michigan

Wide receiver Jesse Kroll is out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury. The senior receiver was in his sixth season after overcoming two season-ending injuries.

Kroll is the third leading receiver on the Chippewas this season with 207 receiving yards. He also has a receiving touchdown. He has 1,763 career receiving yards and nine career touchdowns.

The Chippewas lead the MAC in passing yards this season with 338 yards per game.

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