Samson Szakacsy (QB) Arizona State
Head coach Dennis Erickson confirmed after practice Thursday that Szakacsy will in fact make his first career start Saturday against UCLA at quarterback, the Arizona Republic reports.
AJ Highsmith (QB) Miami
The odds of starting quarterback for Miami, Jacory Harris, not opening under center this weekend against Duke are slim; regardless, Highsmith, a freshman backup says he's ready for game action if needed, the Orlando0 Sun-Sentinel reports.
Carlton Mitchell (WR) South Florida
Mitchell (high ankle sprain) has been upgraded to probable for this week's game against Louisville, the Tampa Tribune reports. "He's going to dress for the game," USF coach Jim Leavitt said. "How much he plays depends on how well he feels. He's getting close."
Patrick O'Hara (K) Oklahoma
O'Hara made a field goal and two extra points in Oklahoma's victory over Texas A&M last Saturday.
Riley Dodge (QB) North Texas
Dodge will be faced with taking on Army's third-ranked pass defense on Saturday.
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