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NBA: Brandon Miller is back, and the Thunder are resting almost everybody
Charlotte beat Milwaukee 105-90 on Sunday night at the Spectrum Center. [Rookie Wire](https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rookie/2026/10/11/brandon-miller-returns-leads-hornets-to-preseason-win-over-bucks/92212217007/) Brandon Miller returned to the Charlotte starting lineup after a shin injury kept him out of the first preseason game. [Rookie Wire](https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rookie/2026/10/11/brandon-miller-returns-leads-hornets-to-preseason-win-over-bucks/92212217007/) Miller finished with 18 points and four assists and three rebounds. [Rookie Wire](https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rookie/2026/10/11/brandon-miller-returns-leads-hornets-to-preseason-win-over-bucks/92212217007/) Tyler Herro led Milwaukee with 18 points. [Rookie Wire](https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rookie/2026/10/11/brandon-miller-returns-leads-hornets-to-preseason-win-over-bucks/92212217007/) Naz Reid added 16 points for Charlotte. [Rookie Wire](https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rookie/2026/10/11/brandon-miller-returns-leads-hornets-to-preseason-win-over-bucks/92212217007/) Charlotte recorded 29 assists on 39 made field goals. [Rookie Wire](https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rookie/2026/10/11/brandon-miller-returns-leads-hornets-to-preseason-win-over-bucks/92212217007/)
Five more preseason games are scheduled today. The London Lions visit the Trail Blazers at 4 ET at Moda Center. [Sportshistori](https://www.sportshistori.com/2025/09/nba-preseason-schedule-dates-times-how-to-watch.html) The Nets visit the Wizards at 7 ET at Capital One Arena. [Sportshistori](https://www.sportshistori.com/2025/09/nba-preseason-schedule-dates-times-how-to-watch.html) Brooklyn enters that game with a 2-0 preseason record. [Nets Wire](https://netswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/nets/2026/10/12/nets-at-wizards-preseason-game-preview-how-to-watch-injuries/92215472007/) Washington also enters that game with a 2-0 preseason record. [Nets Wire](https://netswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/nets/2026/10/12/nets-at-wizards-preseason-game-preview-how-to-watch-injuries/92215472007/) Brooklyn ruled out Joshua Jefferson and Mikel Brown Jr and Day'Ron Sharpe and Michael Porter Jr for that game. [Nets Wire](https://netswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/nets/2026/10/12/nets-at-wizards-preseason-game-preview-how-to-watch-injuries/92215472007/) Washington ruled out Tre Mann and Tristan Vukcevic and Jamir Watkins for that game. [Nets Wire](https://netswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/nets/2026/10/12/nets-at-wizards-preseason-game-preview-how-to-watch-injuries/92215472007/)
The Thunder visit the Hawks at 7 ET at State Farm Arena. [Sportshistori](https://www.sportshistori.com/2025/09/nba-preseason-schedule-dates-times-how-to-watch.html) Oklahoma City enters that game with an 0-2 preseason record. [Thunder Wire](https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2026/10/12/watch-thunder-vs-hawks-preseason-game-today-tv-channel-time-streaming/92211404007/) Atlanta enters that game with a 2-1 preseason record. [Thunder Wire](https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2026/10/12/watch-thunder-vs-hawks-preseason-game-today-tv-channel-time-streaming/92211404007/) Atlanta beat Indiana 119-117 on Saturday. [Thunder Wire](https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2026/10/12/watch-thunder-vs-hawks-preseason-game-today-tv-channel-time-streaming/92211404007/) Jalen Johnson had 20 points and seven rebounds in that win. [Thunder Wire](https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2026/10/12/watch-thunder-vs-hawks-preseason-game-today-tv-channel-time-streaming/92211404007/) Oklahoma City ruled out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren for rest. [Thunder Wire](https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2026/10/12/watch-thunder-vs-hawks-preseason-game-today-tv-channel-time-streaming/92211404007/) Oklahoma City also ruled out Isaiah Hartenstein and Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso for rest. [Thunder Wire](https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2026/10/12/watch-thunder-vs-hawks-preseason-game-today-tv-channel-time-streaming/92211404007/)
The Timberwolves visit the Knicks at 7:30 ET at Madison Square Garden on NBA TV. [Sportshistori](https://www.sportshistori.com/2025/09/nba-preseason-schedule-dates-times-how-to-watch.html) The Spurs visit the Jazz at 9 ET at Delta Center. [Sportshistori](https://www.sportshistori.com/2025/09/nba-preseason-schedule-dates-times-how-to-watch.html) San Antonio enters that game with an 0-2 preseason record. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/onsi/preview-how-to-watch-san-antonio-spurs-seek-first-preseason-win-vs-jazz) Utah enters that game with a 1-1 preseason record. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/onsi/preview-how-to-watch-san-antonio-spurs-seek-first-preseason-win-vs-jazz) San Antonio listed Carter Bryant as questionable with an ankle injury for that game. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/onsi/preview-how-to-watch-san-antonio-spurs-seek-first-preseason-win-vs-jazz) San Antonio listed De'Aaron Fox as questionable with tightness for that game. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/onsi/preview-how-to-watch-san-antonio-spurs-seek-first-preseason-win-vs-jazz) San Antonio ruled out Tobias Harris with a calf injury for that game. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/onsi/preview-how-to-watch-san-antonio-spurs-seek-first-preseason-win-vs-jazz) Utah ruled out Jusuf Nurkic with a foot injury for that game. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/onsi/preview-how-to-watch-san-antonio-spurs-seek-first-preseason-win-vs-jazz)
Miller is back in the lineup and Oklahoma City is resting half the roster. Preseason basketball remains undefeated at keeping everybody guessing.
Source: Rookie Wire, Nets Wire, Thunder Wire, Sports Illustrated, Sportshistori.
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MLB: Two championship series games share one loaded Monday
Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 2-1 in Game 1 of the NLCS on Sunday. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/turang-homers-and-milwaukees-bullpen-delivers-as-the-brewers-beat-the-dodgers-2-1-in-nlcs-opener) Milwaukee leads that best-of-seven series 1-0. [North Jersey](https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mlb/2026/10/12/mlb-playoff-games-today-october-12-start-times-schedule-for-alcs-nlcs/92215668007/) Game 2 is scheduled today in Milwaukee. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/dodgers/2026/10/11/brewers-vs-dodgers-when-is-nlcs-game-2/92212761007/) First pitch for Game 2 is at 5 ET. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/dodgers/2026/10/11/brewers-vs-dodgers-when-is-nlcs-game-2/92212761007/) Fox and FS1 will carry Game 2. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/12/dodgers-brewers-watch-score-time-nlcs-channel-highlights--live/92212868007/) Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start Game 2 for Los Angeles. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/dodgers/2026/10/11/brewers-vs-dodgers-when-is-nlcs-game-2/92212761007/) Logan Henderson will start Game 2 for Milwaukee. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/dodgers/2026/10/11/brewers-vs-dodgers-when-is-nlcs-game-2/92212761007/) Henderson is a rookie making the biggest start of his young career. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/shopping/sports/tickets/2026/10/12/brewers-dodgers-game-2-nlcs-tickets/92214512007/) Milwaukee won 103 games during the regular season. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/shopping/sports/tickets/2026/10/12/brewers-dodgers-game-2-nlcs-tickets/92214512007/) Los Angeles is the two-time defending World Series champion. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/shopping/sports/tickets/2026/10/12/brewers-dodgers-game-2-nlcs-tickets/92214512007/)
The ALCS opens tonight in St Petersburg. Cleveland visits Tampa Bay for Game 1 at 8 ET at Tropicana Field. [North Jersey](https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mlb/2026/10/12/mlb-playoff-games-today-october-12-start-times-schedule-for-alcs-nlcs/92215668007/) TBS and truTV and HBO Max will carry Game 1. [Bleacher Nation](https://www.bleachernation.com/how-to-watch/2026/10/11/rays-vs-guardians-alcs-game-1-start-time-streaming-live-tv-channel-how-to-watch/) Foster Griffin will start Game 1 for Cleveland. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/11/cleveland-guardians-foster-griffin-alcs-game-1-rays/92210521007/) Drew Rasmussen will start Game 1 for Tampa Bay. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/11/cleveland-guardians-foster-griffin-alcs-game-1-rays/92210521007/) Griffin pitched in relief in Game 3 of the ALDS. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/11/cleveland-guardians-foster-griffin-alcs-game-1-rays/92210521007/) Griffin struck out seven of the 11 batters he faced in that outing. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/11/cleveland-guardians-foster-griffin-alcs-game-1-rays/92210521007/) Cleveland acquired Griffin at the trade deadline in a deal with Washington. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/11/cleveland-guardians-foster-griffin-alcs-game-1-rays/92210521007/) Tampa Bay won the regular season series with Cleveland 5-1. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/11/cleveland-guardians-foster-griffin-alcs-game-1-rays/92210521007/) Tampa Bay swept New York in three games in the ALDS. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/10/alcs-rays-guardians-series-schedule-dates-time-tv-channel/92167347007/) Cleveland advanced after rallying from an 0-2 deficit against Chicago in the ALDS. [Bettors Insider](https://bettorsinsider.com/mlb/2026/10/12/draftkings-promo-code-spend-5-get-150-in-bonuses-for-tonights-nlcs-and-alcs-games/)
A rookie gets the ball in Milwaukee and a deadline pickup gets the ball in Florida. October does not believe in easing anybody in.
Source: NBC Sports, North Jersey, USA Today, Akron Beacon Journal, Bleacher Nation, Bettors Insider.
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NFL: Aaron Donald is cleared, Buffalo is short at receiver, and Week 5 fallout is still landing
Buffalo visits Los Angeles tonight for Monday Night Football. [Rochester Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/10/bills-vs-rams-injury-report-joshua-palmer-ed-oliver-dj-moore-aaron-donald/92194846007/) Kickoff is at 8:15 ET at SoFi Stadium. [Rochester Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/10/bills-vs-rams-injury-report-joshua-palmer-ed-oliver-dj-moore-aaron-donald/92194846007/) Buffalo enters the game with a 3-1 record. [Rochester Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/10/bills-vs-rams-injury-report-joshua-palmer-ed-oliver-dj-moore-aaron-donald/92194846007/) Los Angeles enters the game with a 2-2 record. [ClutchPoints](https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/rams-news-sean-mcvay-shares-huge-aaron-donald-injury-update-mnf-bills-clash)
The clearest update of the day belongs to Los Angeles. Aaron Donald is set to return tonight against Buffalo. [Rams Wire](https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/10/12/rams-aaron-donald-injury-update-week-5/92217241007/) Donald missed the Week 4 win over Philadelphia with a back injury. [Rams Wire](https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/10/12/rams-aaron-donald-injury-update-week-5/92217241007/) Donald carries no injury designation into the game. [Rams Wire](https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/10/12/rams-aaron-donald-injury-update-week-5/92217241007/) Donald has four tackles in two games played this season. [Rams Wire](https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/10/12/rams-aaron-donald-injury-update-week-5/92217241007/) Donald is still searching for his first sack of the season. [Rams Wire](https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2026/10/12/rams-aaron-donald-injury-update-week-5/92217241007/) Quentin Lake is the only Los Angeles player listed as questionable. [Rochester Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/10/bills-vs-rams-injury-report-joshua-palmer-ed-oliver-dj-moore-aaron-donald/92194846007/)
Buffalo ruled out receiver Joshua Palmer for tonight. [Rochester Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/10/bills-vs-rams-injury-report-joshua-palmer-ed-oliver-dj-moore-aaron-donald/92194846007/) Palmer was injured during practice on Friday. [Rochester Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/10/bills-vs-rams-injury-report-joshua-palmer-ed-oliver-dj-moore-aaron-donald/92194846007/) Buffalo also ruled out defensive tackle Ed Oliver for tonight. [Rochester Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/10/bills-vs-rams-injury-report-joshua-palmer-ed-oliver-dj-moore-aaron-donald/92194846007/) Receiver DJ Moore is questionable with a shoulder injury. [Rochester Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/10/bills-vs-rams-injury-report-joshua-palmer-ed-oliver-dj-moore-aaron-donald/92194846007/) Cornerback Dee Alford is questionable with an ankle injury. [Rochester Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/10/bills-vs-rams-injury-report-joshua-palmer-ed-oliver-dj-moore-aaron-donald/92194846007/) Defensive lineman Landon Jackson is questionable with a knee injury. [Rochester Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/10/bills-vs-rams-injury-report-joshua-palmer-ed-oliver-dj-moore-aaron-donald/92194846007/) Cornerback Christian Benford will return tonight after missing the New England game with a toe injury. [Rochester Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/10/bills-vs-rams-injury-report-joshua-palmer-ed-oliver-dj-moore-aaron-donald/92194846007/) Rookie receiver Skyler Bell will be active tonight and will make his NFL debut. [Rochester Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/10/bills-vs-rams-injury-report-joshua-palmer-ed-oliver-dj-moore-aaron-donald/92194846007/)
The Sunday injury fallout keeps shaping Week 6. Green Bay defensive tackle Javon Hargrave is likely done for the season with an Achilles tendon injury. [Field Level Media](https://froggyweb.com/2026/10/11/nfl-injury-roundup-defensive-injuries-dot-nfc-north/) Hargrave was carted off late in the win over Chicago. [Field Level Media](https://froggyweb.com/2026/10/11/nfl-injury-roundup-defensive-injuries-dot-nfc-north/) Chicago lost linebacker TJ Edwards to a hamstring injury in that game. [Field Level Media](https://froggyweb.com/2026/10/11/nfl-injury-roundup-defensive-injuries-dot-nfc-north/) Chicago also lost cornerback Tyrique Stevenson to a hamstring injury in that game. [Field Level Media](https://froggyweb.com/2026/10/11/nfl-injury-roundup-defensive-injuries-dot-nfc-north/) Chicago coach Ben Johnson said quarterback Caleb Williams is close to returning. [Field Level Media](https://froggyweb.com/2026/10/11/nfl-injury-roundup-defensive-injuries-dot-nfc-north/) Williams suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain in Week 2. [Field Level Media](https://froggyweb.com/2026/10/11/nfl-injury-roundup-defensive-injuries-dot-nfc-north/) Detroit linebacker Devin White will likely need surgery to repair a broken forearm. [Field Level Media](https://froggyweb.com/2026/10/11/nfl-injury-roundup-defensive-injuries-dot-nfc-north/) Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr suffered a rib injury in the overtime loss to Baltimore. [theScore](https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/3621825/falcons-penix-suffers-rib-injury-in-ot-loss-to-ravens) Atlanta coach Kevin Stefanski said the team will know more after imaging. [theScore](https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/3621825/falcons-penix-suffers-rib-injury-in-ot-loss-to-ravens) Penix said after the game that the injury is not season-ending. [theScore](https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/3621825/falcons-penix-suffers-rib-injury-in-ot-loss-to-ravens)
Donald is back and Buffalo has a rookie receiver making his debut under the lights. Monday night just got a lot less predictable.
Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Rams Wire, ClutchPoints, Field Level Media, theScore.
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NCAAF: Alabama may lose its top receiver, and top-ranked Georgia is limping into Auburn week
Seventh-ranked Alabama visits 14th-ranked Tennessee on Saturday. [Vols Wire](https://volswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/volunteers/football/2026/10/12/ryan-coleman-williams-injury-update-alabama-football-at-tennessee-vols/92219065007/) Kickoff for that game is at 3:30 ET on ABC. [Vols Wire](https://volswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/volunteers/football/2026/10/12/ryan-coleman-williams-injury-update-alabama-football-at-tennessee-vols/92219065007/) Alabama enters that game with a 5-1 record. [Vols Wire](https://volswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/volunteers/football/2026/10/12/ryan-coleman-williams-injury-update-alabama-football-at-tennessee-vols/92219065007/) Tennessee enters that game with a 5-1 record. [Vols Wire](https://volswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/volunteers/football/2026/10/12/ryan-coleman-williams-injury-update-alabama-football-at-tennessee-vols/92219065007/) Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday that there is a good chance receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams will not play against Tennessee. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2026/10/12/ryan-coleman-williams-injury-update-alabama-wr-tennessee-knee-head/92218412007/) Coleman-Williams is dealing with a knee injury. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2026/10/12/ryan-coleman-williams-injury-update-alabama-wr-tennessee-knee-head/92218412007/) Coleman-Williams is also dealing with a head issue. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2026/10/12/ryan-coleman-williams-injury-update-alabama-wr-tennessee-knee-head/92218412007/) Coleman-Williams left the Georgia game in the second quarter and again in the fourth quarter. [Vols Wire](https://volswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/volunteers/football/2026/10/12/ryan-coleman-williams-injury-update-alabama-football-at-tennessee-vols/92219065007/) Coleman-Williams leads Alabama receivers with 23 catches for 415 yards and four touchdowns this season. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2026/10/12/ryan-coleman-williams-injury-update-alabama-wr-tennessee-knee-head/92218412007/) Alabama lost to top-ranked Georgia 20-17 on Saturday. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2026/10/12/ryan-coleman-williams-injury-update-alabama-wr-tennessee-knee-head/92218412007/)
Top-ranked Georgia hosts Auburn on Saturday in Athens. [UGA Wire](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2026/10/11/georgia-football-auburn-tv-channel-kickoff-time-announced/92202264007/) Kickoff for that game is at 3:30 ET on ESPN. [UGA Wire](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2026/10/11/georgia-football-auburn-tv-channel-kickoff-time-announced/92202264007/) Georgia enters that game with a 6-0 record. [UGA Wire](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2026/10/11/georgia-football-auburn-tv-channel-kickoff-time-announced/92202264007/) Auburn enters that game with a 3-2 record. [UGA Wire](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2026/10/11/georgia-football-auburn-tv-channel-kickoff-time-announced/92202264007/) Georgia has won nine straight games in the series with Auburn. [UGA Wire](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs/football/2026/10/11/georgia-football-auburn-tv-channel-kickoff-time-announced/92202264007/) Georgia running back Nate Frazier was unable to play against Alabama because of injured ribs. [Athens Banner-Herald](https://www.onlineathens.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs-extra/2026/10/12/georgia-football-injuries-kirby-smart-nate-frazier-isiah-canion-thomas-blackshear/92167068007/) Dwight Phillips rushed for 120 yards on 17 carries against Alabama. [Athens Banner-Herald](https://www.onlineathens.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs-extra/2026/10/12/georgia-football-injuries-kirby-smart-nate-frazier-isiah-canion-thomas-blackshear/92167068007/) Georgia receiver Isiah Canion has missed three straight games. [Athens Banner-Herald](https://www.onlineathens.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs-extra/2026/10/12/georgia-football-injuries-kirby-smart-nate-frazier-isiah-canion-thomas-blackshear/92167068007/) Canion is dealing with a lower extremity injury. [Athens Banner-Herald](https://www.onlineathens.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs-extra/2026/10/12/georgia-football-injuries-kirby-smart-nate-frazier-isiah-canion-thomas-blackshear/92167068007/) Georgia receiver Thomas Blackshear is out with a broken collarbone. [Athens Banner-Herald](https://www.onlineathens.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs-extra/2026/10/12/georgia-football-injuries-kirby-smart-nate-frazier-isiah-canion-thomas-blackshear/92167068007/) Freshman Craig Dandridge played a season-high 55 snaps against Alabama. [Athens Banner-Herald](https://www.onlineathens.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs-extra/2026/10/12/georgia-football-injuries-kirby-smart-nate-frazier-isiah-canion-thomas-blackshear/92167068007/)
Two top teams are counting healthy bodies before they count style points. The training room might decide the SEC weekend before kickoff does.
Source: Vols Wire, USA Today, UGA Wire, Athens Banner-Herald.
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CBB: Florida is the unanimous SEC pick, and the preseason numbers are rolling in
Florida was a unanimous pick to win the SEC in the USA Today Sports Network preseason poll. [Columbia Daily Tribune](https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/tiger-extra/2026/10/12/where-missouri-basketball-was-picked-in-usa-today-all-sec-media-poll/92216209007/) Texas was picked second in that poll. [Columbia Daily Tribune](https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/tiger-extra/2026/10/12/where-missouri-basketball-was-picked-in-usa-today-all-sec-media-poll/92216209007/) Arkansas was picked third in that poll. [Columbia Daily Tribune](https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/tiger-extra/2026/10/12/where-missouri-basketball-was-picked-in-usa-today-all-sec-media-poll/92216209007/) Tennessee was picked fourth in that poll. [Columbia Daily Tribune](https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/tiger-extra/2026/10/12/where-missouri-basketball-was-picked-in-usa-today-all-sec-media-poll/92216209007/) Alabama was picked fifth in that poll. [Columbia Daily Tribune](https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/tiger-extra/2026/10/12/where-missouri-basketball-was-picked-in-usa-today-all-sec-media-poll/92216209007/) Vanderbilt was picked sixth in that poll. [Columbia Daily Tribune](https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/tiger-extra/2026/10/12/where-missouri-basketball-was-picked-in-usa-today-all-sec-media-poll/92216209007/) Kentucky was picked seventh in that poll. [Columbia Daily Tribune](https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/tiger-extra/2026/10/12/where-missouri-basketball-was-picked-in-usa-today-all-sec-media-poll/92216209007/) Missouri was picked eighth in that poll. [Columbia Daily Tribune](https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/tiger-extra/2026/10/12/where-missouri-basketball-was-picked-in-usa-today-all-sec-media-poll/92216209007/) The poll included 15 writers who cover the SEC. [Columbia Daily Tribune](https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/tiger-extra/2026/10/12/where-missouri-basketball-was-picked-in-usa-today-all-sec-media-poll/92216209007/) Florida forward Thomas Haugh was picked as preseason Player of the Year in that poll. [Columbia Daily Tribune](https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/tiger-extra/2026/10/12/where-missouri-basketball-was-picked-in-usa-today-all-sec-media-poll/92216209007/) Missouri opens its season on November 3 against Cleveland State. [Columbia Daily Tribune](https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/tiger-extra/2026/10/12/where-missouri-basketball-was-picked-in-usa-today-all-sec-media-poll/92216209007/)
The preseason KenPom ratings were released on Sunday. [Roundtable](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/memphis/news/memphis-basketball-debuts-at-no-85-in-preseason-kenpom-ratings) Memphis debuted at 85th in those ratings. [Roundtable](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/memphis/news/memphis-basketball-debuts-at-no-85-in-preseason-kenpom-ratings) Memphis is the top rated team in the American in those ratings. [Roundtable](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/memphis/news/memphis-basketball-debuts-at-no-85-in-preseason-kenpom-ratings) Memphis returns only two players from last season. [Roundtable](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/memphis/news/memphis-basketball-debuts-at-no-85-in-preseason-kenpom-ratings) Memphis brought in 13 new players for this season. [Roundtable](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/memphis/news/memphis-basketball-debuts-at-no-85-in-preseason-kenpom-ratings) Iowa State debuted at sixth in those ratings. [Roundtable](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/memphis/news/memphis-basketball-debuts-at-no-85-in-preseason-kenpom-ratings) Texas debuted at 10th in those ratings. [Roundtable](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/memphis/news/memphis-basketball-debuts-at-no-85-in-preseason-kenpom-ratings) KenPom ranks all 365 Division One teams. [Roundtable](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/memphis/news/memphis-basketball-debuts-at-no-85-in-preseason-kenpom-ratings)
Penn was picked first in the Ivy League preseason media poll released on Monday. [Yale Athletics](https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2026/10/12/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-picked-third-in-ivy-league-preseason-poll.aspx) Penn received 157 points and 11 first-place votes in that poll. [Yale Athletics](https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2026/10/12/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-picked-third-in-ivy-league-preseason-poll.aspx) Harvard was picked second with 146 points and seven first-place votes. [Yale Athletics](https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2026/10/12/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-picked-third-in-ivy-league-preseason-poll.aspx) Yale was picked third with 133 points and two first-place votes. [Yale Athletics](https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2026/10/12/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-picked-third-in-ivy-league-preseason-poll.aspx) Princeton was picked fourth with 97 points and one first-place vote. [Yale Athletics](https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2026/10/12/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-picked-third-in-ivy-league-preseason-poll.aspx) Cornell was picked fifth with 82 points. [Yale Athletics](https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2026/10/12/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-picked-third-in-ivy-league-preseason-poll.aspx)
Florida got every vote and Memphis got a brand new roster. Preseason polls are confident about everything except how wild this is about to get.
Source: Columbia Daily Tribune, Roundtable, Yale Athletics.
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