No. 19 Texas A&M will host the Auburn Tigers on Saturday afternoon, just two weeks after defeating Notre Dame in South Bend—a victory still considered one of the best this season. If the wins continue to mount, they will further boost the Aggies’ College Football Playoff resume.
Late last week, Coach Mike Elko revealed updates on three key players. Safety Bryce Anderson, who fortunately avoided a serious injury against Notre Dame, senior linebacker Scooby Williams, who sustained an ankle injury against the Fighting Irish, and senior offensive tackle Reuben Fatheree, who has yet to play this season, are all progressing toward returning to the field.
On Wednesday, just three days before the Aggies kick off Week 5 against the Tigers, the first initial injury report was released for both teams. As expected, Bryce Anderson is listed as out. Meanwhile, Scooby Williams is listed as questionable, giving him about a 50% chance of suiting up. With two days before the game, Williams still has time to test out his ankle in hopes of getting back on the field.
Reuben Fatheree will be available, as he was not listed on the injury report. This isn’t surprising since Coach Elko stated the versatile offensive lineman has made significant progress in his recovery.
For Auburn, wide receiver Horatio Fields is out after breaking his foot earlier this week. Offensive lineman Connor Lew and defensive end Amaris Williams are both listed as questionable. Starting cornerback Jay Crawford, who is also recovering from an injury, is now listed as probable, giving him about a 75% chance to play on Saturday.
As kickoff approaches, both teams will be monitoring these key players closely, with the availability of defensive and offensive standouts potentially impacting the outcome of this pivotal matchup.
https://aggieswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/aggies/football/2025/09/24/texas-aggies-football-auburn-football-injury-report-week-5/86337452007/