Auburn football has released its penultimate availability report ahead of the upcoming matchup against Mississippi State.
The Tigers will be without two players for the game scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. CT in Starkville, according to Yahoo Sports.
Linebacker De’Marcus Riddick, who was previously listed as questionable, has been downgraded to out for the contest.
Offensive lineman Cole Skinner also received an out designation after not appearing on earlier iterations of the report.
These updates follow a physical game last weekend where Riddick was one of three defensive starters to exit the field with injuries during a 26-23 win against Arkansas, per USA Today Sports.
While those players eventually returned to action, the latest SEC availability report confirms they will not be available this week.
The report also lists linebacker Bryce Deas as out for the Tigers, as noted by the official SEC availability report.
Mississippi State faces its own roster challenges with several players listed as out, including wide receiver Ayden Williams, defensive lineman Diesel Moye, safety Isaac Smith, linebacker Jalen Smith, quarterback Kamario Taylor, and defensive lineman Trevion Williams.
Edge rusher Amaree Williams is currently listed as probable for the Bulldogs.
The SEC requires programs to submit multiple availability reports throughout the week to provide transparency regarding player status.
According to the league’s established policy, a probable designation indicates a player has at least a 75% chance of competing.
A questionable status means a player has a 50% chance of playing, while a doubtful status suggests a 25% chance of availability.
The final pregame report is expected to be released no later than 90 minutes before kickoff on Saturday morning.
These reports do not provide specific injury details or additional context regarding the nature of a player’s condition.
Auburn continues to manage its personnel as it prepares for the road game against Mississippi State.
Coaching staff decisions remain focused on the final availability report due before the game begins.