Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg have thrown their financial might behind the Arizona Bowl in 2024, making this matchup between the Miami (OH) RedHawks and Colorado State Rams one of the best-advertised and financially innovative bowl games of the year.
However, between injuries, transfer portal entrants, and NFL Draft declarations, there will still be several Miami (OH) and Colorado State players not playing in the Arizona Bowl.
Top Miami (OH) Players Not Playing in Arizona Bowl
Thanks to the CFN Bowl Game Opt-Out Tracker, we know which players from the RedHawks won’t be in action in the Arizona Bowl.
- TJ Rush, S (transfer portal)
- Will Jados, OT (transfer portal)
- William Hardrick, CB (transfer portal)
- Javon Tracy, WR (transfer portal)
- Reggie Virgil, WR (transfer portal)
- Caleb Schlater, LS (transfer portal)
- Raion Strader, CB (transfer portal)
Cornerback Strader is one of the top defensive playmakers in the nation, earning CFN All-American honors in both his seasons in college football. He leads a small list of players not playing in the Arizona Bowl after entering the transfer portal and landing on the Auburn Tigers. Strader led the nation in passes defended this year (18) while snagging two interceptions.
The RedHawks will also have some offensive issues due to players not playing in the Arizona Bowl, with starting wide receivers Tracy and Virgil missing from the Miami (OH) depth chart this week. They combined for 1,634 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns this year, while Virgil led the Mid-American Conference with 19.9 yards per catch in 2024.
Top Colorado State Players Not Playing in Pop-Tarts Bowl
Thanks to the CFN Bowl Game Opt-Out Tracker, we know which players from the Rams won’t be in action in the Arizona Bowl.
- Jordan Williams, TE, Colorado State (transfer portal)
- Caleb Goodie, WR, Colorado State (transfer portal)
Colorado State has seen one of the lowest levels of attrition as it pertains to the portal and bowl opt-outs, with just three players currently listed as choosing to miss the game.
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Wide receiver Tory Horton will miss the game but has played just six games this season due to injury. Pass rusher Mukendi Wa-Kalonji is in the portal but was listed on the Rams’ depth chart this week.
As a result, there are just two players not playing in the Arizona Bowl, albeit one significant one. Wide receiver Goodie leads the team in receiving yards (436) and touchdowns (four) this season.
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