Cal's Injury Report Breakdown | Syracuse Orangemen Football News

Cal’s ACC opener against Syracuse is shaping up with major injury updates: star running back Carter Vargas (doubtful) could sideline the Bears’ No. 2 rusher and kick returner, pushing Ashten Emory into a bigger role behind Adam Mohammed — while backup lineman Kahlee Tafai is also out. But good news for Cal’s defense: key players like center Bastian Swinney, tight end Dorian Thomas, and DBs Marquis Groves-Killebrew and Jasiah Wagoner are all healthy. Syracuse, meanwhile, has six players sidelined — including questionable freshman WR Calvin Russell III, who’s a top recruit with a 50/50 shot to play. Cal’s got a few questionables too, including LB Justin Beadles and TE Rico Walker, but if WRs Trevor Rogers and Cole Boscia clear, they’ll add depth. Another update Friday — this early-season chess match is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/66402299a550b44e