On Wednesday, BYU shared its first injury report for the upcoming game against Iowa State. The good news: star linebackers Jack Kelly and Isaiah Glasker are set to play. Kelly returned from an earlier injury during the Utah game, while Glasker had a minor scare but is ready now.
However, it’s not all positive. Safeties Raider Damuni and Tommy Prassas are marked “doubtful,” meaning there’s a good chance they won’t play. Damuni got hurt in the Arizona game, and Prassas has been sidelined for over a month.
Iowa State is facing even tougher challenges. Their key defensive tackle, Domonique Orange, is on the injury report. He’s vital to their defense, especially against the run. Without him, BYU might have the upper hand in rushing.
Here’s a quick look at the injury statuses for both teams:
BYU Injuries:
Out:
- Jojo Phillips (WR)
- Sione Moa (RB)
- Marcus McKenzie (CB)
Doubtful:
- Raider Damuni (S)
- Tommy Prassas (S)
Probable:
- Jayden Dunlap (CB)
Iowa State Injuries:
Out:
- Daniel Jackson (WR)
- Michael Parkes (WR)
- Ryver Peppers (RB)
- Jayden Jackson (RB)
- Eddie Lemos (DB)
- Nick Reinicke (LB)
- Ty Claiborne (WR)
- Braden Simonsen (DL)
Doubtful:
- Jace Gilbert (K)
- Deylin Hasert (OL)
- Dylian Malone (WR)
- Domonique Orange (DL)
Questionable:
- Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman (DB)
- Beau Goodwin (LB)
- Karon Brookins (WR)
- Kyle Konraardy (K)
Injuries are piling up for Iowa State, increasing the pressure on their remaining players. They’ve lost eight athletes, not including two starting cornerbacks who are out for the season.
According to recent studies, injuries significantly affect team performance in college football. A report by the NCAA showed that teams missing key players can face up to a 25% drop in win probability.
As for BYU, they’ve had fewer injuries recently, which could give them a critical advantage against Iowa State. This season, injuries have cast a shadow over many teams, making depth and player readiness more essential than ever.
As game day approaches, both teams will continue releasing updates on player statuses. This new transparency policy from the Big 12 aims to provide clarity about who will play, helping fans and analysts gauge the game’s potential outcome better.
For more details on player injuries and updates, you can visit NCAA’s Injury Reporting.
