Craver's status unchanged, Watkins is 'out' on Availability Report update

Editor’s Note: This story will be updated each day with updates from the SEC.

Thursday’s update

Texas A&M and Arkansas meet on Saturday night, but before we get to the weekend, the SEC will release availability reports on the following schedule:

• Wednesday: 7:10 p.m. CT
• Thursday: 7:10 p.m. CT
• Friday: 7:10 p.m. CT
• Saturday: 90 minutes before kickoff (4:30 p.m. CT)

This is what the Thursday update looks like:

Click here to view all of this week’s SEC Student-Athlete Availability Reports

Most of the attention was placed on Mario Craver when the initial report was released this week. “Questionable” on Wednesday, A&M’s leading receiver’s status remained unchanged as of Thursday evening, and there is no news from inside the program as to what appears to be nagging him.

Joining Terry Bussey in the “out” column is freshman linebacker Tamarion Watkins, who had not appeared on previous reports. Watkins, a rookie from Rock Hill, S.C., has appeared in all four games with seven total tackles, six solos and two TFLs.

For the Hogs, defensive lineman Steven Soles Jr. was also “questionable” on Wednesday, and his status is the same as Arkansas’ entire report remained unchanged come Thursday night.

Players who are unavailable for this weekend’s game are Aggie wideout Terry Bussey and a trio of Razorbacks: DL Jamonta Waller, John Howse IV and Maddox Lassiter.

The Ags and Hogs will kickoff at 6 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 3.

Wednesday’s Initial Report

Wednesday’s report was headlined by Texas A&M wide receiver Mario Craver being listed as “questionable.” No comments were made about his status from anyone within the program.

Craver has caught 22 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns, and he would be a big-time absence if he is unable to play on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Arkansas defensive lineman Steven Soles Jr. was also listed as “questionable.” Soles has recorded five tackles, one TFL, one PBU and one pass breakup through four games.

Terry Bussey was lost for the season after suffering a leg injury on the opening kickoff of A&M’s Week 3 loss to Kentucky, while a trio of Razorbacks will be out for this weekend’s game at Kyle Field: DL Jamonta Waller, John Howse IV and Maddox Lassiter.

Availability Status Definitions, per the Southeastern Conference:

• Available (Not listed): The player is fully available for the next game.
• Probable: Likely to play, barring any setbacks.
• Questionable: Uncertain to play due to injury or condition.
• Doubtful: Unlikely to play due to significant concerns.
• Out: Player will not participate in the upcoming game.
• Game-Time Decision: Final decision will be made closer to the game.