College football injuries: Key players banged up for Army vs. Kansas State in Week 2

After an eventful Week 1 last week, the 2025 college football continues with Week 2 this week and another jam-packed Saturday on the gridiron. While there aren't three top 10 matchups on the docket again like last week, there are some big games on the schedule, namely Michigan at Oklahoma. Since we're early in the year, there aren't as many notable injuries like we'll likely see in a few weeks.

NFL teams detail every player injury in detail in terms of game status, how much they're practicing and what they're dealing with. The college ranks haven't had to do that until more recently. Before, coaches could basically withhold injury information until right before kickoff, showing if a player is or isn't playing by whether they were in uniform. And even then, a player could dress but not play or only play a little bit. 

College football bettors now have the luxury of official injury reports, so they have more information available than ever before. The issue early in the year, though, is major conferences don't require teams to share injury reports until conference play, keeping bettors potentially in the dark until close to kickoff and making college football betting more difficult.

With all that in mind, what college football injuries should you be aware of before placing any Week 2 college football bets of your own? Here are some key injuries to know this week.

Iowa vs Iowa State

• Iowa RB Kamari Moulton (undisclosed, out)
• Iowa OL Bryce Goerge (undisclosed, out)
• Iowa WR Reece Vander Zee (foot, out)

Three projected starters for the Hawkeyes will not suit up against the Cyclones in a big in this annual non-conference in-state matchup. The most notable absence is running back Kamari Moulton, the team's lead back. Moulton did play last week in Iowa's win over Albany, running three times for 22 yards before leaving with an injury. He had 473 yards and three touchdowns as a key backup behind current Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson, and we all know the Hawkeyes love to lean on the ground game.

Any time Iowa plays, the total will be low. This game opened at 45.5 for the total but is now down to 42.5, potentially forecasting that, once again, points will be at a premium when Iowa takes the field.

Ball State vs Auburn

• Auburn RB Damari Alston (shoulder, out)

Damari Alson rushed for just over 600 total yards across 2023 and 2024, but he was the team's lead back against Baylor last week, rushing 16 times for 84 yards and a score. He won't suit up against Ball State due to a shoulder injury, head coach Hugh Freeze announced this week. 

With Alston out, the Tigers will lean on quarterback Jackson Arnold, who passed for just 108 yards against Baylor but rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns, as well as Jeremiah Cobb, who had 16 carries for 74 yards and a touchdown last week.

The total here opened at 54.5 and is down to 51.5. Auburn is a massive favorite, so even with Alston out, the Tigers should have no problem against the Cardinals.

Army vs Kansas State

• Army QB Dewayne Coleman (undisclosed, expected to play)
• Kansas State RB Dylan Edwards (ankle, doubtful)

Army had a stellar 2024 campaign going 12-2 behind star quarterback Bryson Daily. The team now has Dewayne Coleman entrenched as the new QB1, but his tenure got off to a rough start with the Black Knights falling to FCS Tarleton State. Coleman threw two picks despite rushing for 100 yards, but he was reportedly banged up leaving that game. He's reportedly expected to play but given he struggled against an FCS school like Tarleton State, Coleman has his work cut out for him against Kansas State. 

The Wildcats lost Week 0 to Iowa State in Ireland and had an FCS scare of their own, needing a last-minute touchdown to beat North Dakota last week. Kansas State was without star running back Dylan Edwards against North Dakota, and the Wildcats will likely be without Edwards again this week as he battles an ankle injury he suffered against Iowa State.

The total for this game opened at 49.5 but is down to 46.5.

Sam Houston State vs Hawaii

• Hawaii QB Micah Alejado (ankle, questionable)

Hawaii started the season on a high note by defeating Stanford at home, but the Rainbow Warriors suffered a blowout loss at Arizona last week. Starting quarterback Micah Alejado suffered an ankle injury against Stanford and while he played through it against Arizona, throwing for 157 yards and throwing an interception. Alejado is considered a game-time decision against Sam Houston State as he's in a walking boot, per multiple reports.

Whether it's Alejado or backup Luke Weaver, the Rainbow Warriors face an easier foe this week than the previous two weeks. Sam Houston State is 0-2 and has given up 79 points through two games. The Bearkats face Texas next week, so they desperately need a win against Hawaii to avoid a potential 0-4 start and a massive uphill climb to become bowl eligible. 

The total is up from 48.5 to 49.5, but this one is worth watching as we wait to potentially learn more about Alejado's status.