Several key names showed up on the SEC Availability Report Wednesday night ahead of Arkansas’ matchup with No. 17 South Carolina at Razorback Stadium on Saturday.
The biggest one was South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers, who was listed as questionable. Shane Beamer said Sunday that Sellers is expected to play against the Razorbacks, and he added that any concern level is “very low” after Sellers suffered a left ankle injury in South Carolina’s 17-9 win over Texas A&M on Nov.
- Beamer said Tuesday that nothing had changed with Sellers’ status.
South Carolina’s backup is sophomore Cutter Woods, who has completed 19 of 28 passes in his career for 169 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Woods started in USC’s 35-34 loss to Kentucky on Oct. 3, though Sellers handled most of the snaps in that game.
Beamer also gave another update on Sellers, saying: "Everything looks good with him today. He felt good last night at 9:30.
He felt good this morning. Tests were done this morning.
Looked good.Concern level is "very low." Fully expects him to play at Arkansas."
Wide receiver Nyck Harbor was another notable South Carolina name on the report, also listed as questionable. Harbor has dealt with bumps and bruises at different points this season and has 24 catches for 404 yards and three touchdowns. WR Nitro Tuggle and DB J’Zavien Currence were also listed as questionable.
On Arkansas’ side, defensive lineman Quincy Rhodes Jr. was listed as questionable after being a gametime decision against Auburn and playing in that game. Rhodes was injured against Missouri on Oct. 31.
"He finished last week and then the game, and he was in pain," Silverfield said of Rhodes following Arkansas’ loss to Auburn. "Young man tried to practice as best he could this week, but it was even this morning, he's like, 'I'm in pain, but I'm gonna do everything I can to try to go.'
So, you appreciate the efforts of those guys. There's the idea of okay, 'Hey, is he gonna keep fighting?'
'Yeah, absolutely.' We're banged up."
Notably, running back Braylen Russell was not listed after being limited to one carry against Missouri and still dealing with a lower leg injury against Auburn, according to Silverfield. Wide receiver Chris Marshall also was not on the report after getting hurt against Vanderbilt, missing the Missouri game and then returning against Auburn.
The first injury report for Arkansas-South Carolina was released Wednesday, and more will follow Thursday and Friday night, along with another update 90 minutes before Saturday’s 6:45 p.m. kickoff.
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