Did Auburn football avoid further injury surprises for MSU game? Final SEC report
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STARKVILLE, Miss. — After announcing it'd be without two contributors on the penultimate SEC availability report for its upcoming contest, Auburn football didn't make any changes on the final report for its matchup with Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 14 (3:15 p.m. CT, SECN), in Starkville.
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Auburn downgraded linebacker De'Marcus Riddick from questionable to out on Friday's listing, and offensive lineman Cole Skinner received the same designation after not previously appearing.
Riddick was one of three defensive starters to exit with an apparent injury during last weekend's 26-23 win against the Razorbacks, as were linebacker Elijah Melendez and defensive tackle Cody Sigler, though all three eventually returned.
Here's a look at the final availability report for Auburn vs Mississippi State, which was posted Saturday, Nov. 14:
Which Auburn football players were listed on final availability report?
- OUT: LB Bryce Deas; OL Cole Skinner; LB De'Marcus Riddick
Which Mississippi State players were listed on final availability report?
- OUT: WR Ayden Williams; DL Diesel Moye; S Isaac Smith; LB Jalen Smith; QB Kamario Taylor; DL Trevion Williams
- GAME-TIME DECISION: EDGE Amaree Williams
When's the next update? Explaining SEC's weekly availability reports
The SEC posts multiple availability reports throughout the week heading into conference matchups, with initial reports required to be posted by 7:10 p.m. CT Wednesday. Additional reports arrive no later than 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday evening, with a final pregame availability report no later than 90 minutes before kickoff, meaning this week's final report will come no later than 1:45 p.m. CT Saturday.
According to reporting policy, "probable" describes a player with at least 75% expectancy of playing, "questionable" means a player has a 50% chance of playing and "doubtful" means a player is unlikely to play or has a 25% chance of being available.
Availability reports don't include details on injuries, nor additional context surrounding a player's status.
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