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Top-10 CFB Showstoppers From Week 9: Darian Mensah And Dylan Raiola Lead the Way

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NOVEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

Top-10 CFB Showstoppers From Week 9: Darian Mensah And Dylan Raiola Lead the Way

Available vs. Ohio State Bowman (undisclosed) is playing against Ohio State, per Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com.

Impact Bowman makes his long-awaited return after a three-game absence. The tight end should be a big boost to the Trojans' passing game, as he reeled in 21 catches for 204 yards and two touchdowns before suffering his injury.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform for warmups Bowman (undisclosed) is uniform for warmups ahead of Saturday's contest versus Ohio State, per Chris Trevino of 247Sports.com.

Impact Bowman was previously spotted in early warmups Saturday and is now in full uniform, participating, which is a positive sign that he is trending toward returning for the first time since Week 4. If the tight end is available, his presence would be a huge addition to USC's passing attack, having recorded two receptions for 204 yards and two touchdowns in five appearances this season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Saturday Bowman (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Ohio State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Bowman's availability will come down to the wire. The tight end, who has missed three straight games, was a big part of the Trojans' passing game before his injury with 21 catches for 204 yards and two scores across five games. His return would provide a big boost that USC desperately needs if its going to upset Ohio State.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain status for Week 9 Bowman (undisclosed) holds a questionable designation for Saturday's game versus Ohio State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Bowman has missed the last three games due to this undisclosed injury, and he's now at risk of missing his fourth straight. He caught 21 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns across his five appearances of the season.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Badgers Bowman (undisclosed) is out for the Trojans' clash with Wisconsin, per Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com.

Impact Bowman was already trending towards sitting out in Madison, and now the tight end can be officially ruled out as he's not dressed for the team's final warmups. The tight end, who has 21 catches for 204 yards and two scores, will now miss his third straight game.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Bowman is on the field for warm-ups in Madison, but he's without cleats like he was last week, when he sat out against Penn State. There's still no official word on his status, but it appears Bowman is trending towards another absence in a big game on the road against the Badgers.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Saturday Bowman (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Wisconsin, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Bowman has missed the last two games for the Trojans, and the star freshman tight end has yet to be officially cleared to play via the USC injury report. He looks like a true game-time call Saturday night in Madison. Bowman has 21 catches for 204 yards and two scores this season.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Status up in air before Saturday Bowman (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against Wisconsin.

Impact After missing the previous two games with an undisclosed injury, Bowman may miss a third consecutive game against the Badgers on Saturday. The tight end has 21 receptions for 204 yards and two touchdowns in five games.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return at Wisconsin Bowman (undisclosed) is expected to return to action for USC's road test at Wisconsin in Week 8, per Scott Schrader of On3.

Impact Bowman has missed the past two games, but the star freshman tight end looks poised to return in Madison. The former five-star recruit has at least three catches in every game, and has racked up 21 grabs for 204 yards and two scores thus far in 2026. His return is a big boost for the Trojans' passing game.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Bowman (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game versus Penn State, Chris Trevino of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Bowman was officially listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's contest, but it appears he will not be able to give it a go for the Trojans for a second straight week. Bowman's absence positions Carson Tabaracci to see additional looks in the passing attack Saturday as a result. Bowman will have two weeks to rest up before USC travels to Wisconsin to face the Badgers.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as GTD Bowman (undisclosed) is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Penn State.

Impact A previous report indicated that Bowman would be expected to attempt to play, but his availability will now come down to kickoff. The tight end missed last week's contest against Washington, but prior to his absence, he recorded 21 receptions for 204 yards and two touchdowns in five games.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to attempt to play Bowman (undisclosed) will try to play Saturday at Penn State, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bowman, who is officially questionable for Saturday's contest, will try to give it a go in pregame warmups, though the team is not fully optimistic about his chances. The true freshman is coming off his best performance of the season versus Oregon where he caught six of 10 targets for 44 yards.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at Penn State Bowman (undisclosed) is questionable for USC's clash with Penn State on Saturday.

Impact The former five-star tight end Bowman has been a big part of this UCLA passing offense as a true freshman, with 21 catches for 204 yards and two scores through five games. He also has at least three catches in every game thus far. However, he remains a question mark for Week 6 after sitting out the Trojans' win over Washington.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Out against Washington Bowman (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Washington, according to Tim Prangley of LAFB Network.

Impact Bowman was seen wearing street clothes, indicating that he will not take the field against Washington. The tight end did go through warmups but wore tennis shoes rather than cleats. It is unclear what he is dealing with, but he will aim to recover and potentially return in Week 6 against Penn State.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Likely sidelined vs. Huskies Bowman (undisclosed) was spotted warming up, but he was doing so in tennis shoes rather than cleats, per Chris Trevino of 247Sports.com.

Impact Bowman was listed as a game-time call for the Trojans, but he's certainly trending towards not playing as even in early warmups, he doesn't have his full attire on. There's still a slim chance Bowman suits up, but all signs are pointing towards the freshman tight end sitting out Saturday night.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call vs. Huskies Bowman (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for USC's tilt with Washington in Week 5.

Impact Bowman was previously listed as questionable, and the Trojans' final pre-game injury report won't provide any further clarity on the freshman tight end's status for Week 5. Bowman has been a big factor in this USC passing game thus far with 21 catches for 204 yards and two touchdowns, but if he can't go, expect more reps for Carson Tabaracci and Walter Matthews in his stead.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 3 • SI.COM

Questionable for Saturday Bowman (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Washington, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Bowman surprisingly popped up on the Trojans' injury report Wednesday, putting his status for Saturday's contest in question. Bowman has been highly productive this season, especially over the last three games where he's caught 15 passes (on 22 targets) for 159 yards and two touchdowns. His status should be monitored throughout the rest of the week as he's a crucial part of the Trojans' offense.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

Logs two touchdowns in win Bowman gathered in all six targets for 83 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 49-30 victory versus Louisiana.

Impact While Bowman's line was excellent, one play overshadowed his amazing results. After catching one of his six targets, the 6-5, 245-pound tight end went airborne and hurdled over a defender like a track star, eliciting loud applause from the crowd at Memorial Coliseum. The freshman has certainly made a splash right away, and he'll continue to be a favored target for Jayden Maiava.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Latest Big Ten Honors Fuel USC Trojans Freshmen Buzz It was an offensive fireworks display for the No. 12 USC Trojans Saturday night in their 49-30 win over Louisiana. Freshman tight end Mark B...

SEPTEMBER 15 • SI.COM

Two Freshmen Share MVP Honors in USC's Win Over Louisiana Tight end Mark Bowman was a high-priority recruiting target for USC in the 2026 class. When the Trojans assembled an All-Star personnel staf...

SEPTEMBER 13 • SI.COM

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