Craver officially a 'game-time decision' ahead of Arkansas

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

Game day 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 game day update looks like:

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After being “questionable” all week, A&M leading receiver Mario Craver is officially a game-time decision. Craver leads the Aggies with 22 receptions for 225 yards and two touchdowns, so any potential absence would further hinder an A&M offense that has been stuck in neutral through four games.

Arkansas DL Steven Soles Jr., also “questionable” on the first three updates, is also a game-time decision.

On Thursday, linebacker Tamarion Watkins (undisclosed) joined wideout Terry Bussey (season-ending) as Aggies who are unavailable in Week 5, while Arkansas has the same three players in the “out” column.

Kickoff is officially 90 minutes away as the Aggies and Hogs will do battle at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN2.

Friday’s update

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Friday’s report was unchanged from Thursday’s for both teams.

On Thursday, linebacker Tamarion Watkins (undisclosed) joined wideout Terry Bussey (season-ending) as Aggies who are unavailable in Week 5, while Arkansas has the same three players in the “out” column.

Ahead of Saturday’s 6 p.m. CT kickoff, a final availability report update will drop around 4:30 p.m. CT.

Thursday’s Update

The status of Aggie WR Mario Craver and Razorback DL Steven Soles Jr. remained unchanged from Wednesday to Thursday, with both being listed as “questionable.”

A&M linebacker Tamarion Watkins was Thursday’s lone new addition, appearing as “out” for this week’s matchup. A true freshman from Rock Hill, S.C., Watkins has appeared in each of A&M’s first four games with seven total tackles, six solos and two TFLs.

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.

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.