Auburn Rules Out Smith-Reed, Deas for Arkansas
Safety Sylvester Smith-Reed and linebacker Bryce Deas will miss Auburn's Week 10 SEC matchup against Arkansas, according to the latest availability report.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Basketball
Auburn has ruled out safety Sylvester Smith-Reed and linebacker Bryce Deas for its Week 10 contest against Arkansas at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Cornerback Andre Jordan Jr. and wide receiver Jeremiah Koger remain listed as questionable.
Why it matters
Losing a starting safety and a linebacker affects Auburn's depth on defense heading into a conference game. The availability designations give Auburn fans and bettors a clearer picture of who will be on the field.
The SEC availability report lists players as probable, questionable, or doubtful, with Auburn's latest report dated Friday, Nov. 6 ruling out Smith-Reed and Deas. Final pregame reports are due by 10:15 a.m. CT Saturday, ahead of the 11:45 a.m. CT kickoff.
The players
Sylvester Smith-Reed
Auburn safety who is ruled out for the Arkansas game after initially being listed as questionable.
Bryce Deas
Auburn linebacker who is ruled out for the Arkansas game and was newly added to the latest availability report.
The details
Smith-Reed initially appeared on the availability report as questionable before being ruled out, while Deas was a new addition on the latest report. The game is set for Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11:45 a.m. CT and will air on SECN from Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn.
Timeline
Wednesday: initial SEC availability reports due by 7:10 p.m. CT.
Friday, Nov. 6: second availability report lists Smith-Reed and Deas out.
Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11:45 a.m. CT: Auburn vs. Arkansas kickoff at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Season Trajectory
Under the SEC's required pre-game availability reporting, Auburn's designations are released in stages through the week, so the Arkansas matchup is the first point where the defense's depth is confirmed. The timing of these reports shapes how teams and fans track conference game readiness week to week.
Fantasy managers rostering Auburn's defense should account for the absence of Smith-Reed and Deas before lineup deadlines. Bettors tracking the matchup will want to watch the final pregame report for Jordan Jr. and Koger's status.
The takeaway
Monitoring the staggered SEC availability reports through the week gives the clearest read on which players will actually suit up. Checking the final pregame update before kickoff avoids surprises in lineup decisions.
What happens next
Auburn plays Arkansas Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11:45 a.m. CT on SECN, with a final availability report due by 10:15 a.m. CT that day.
Further reading
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