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Sits out opener Tounkara (foot) did not suit up for Houston's season opener Saturday.

Impact Tounkara is still recovering from a foot injury that kept him sidelined to begin the season, even though his initial timetable suggested he could return in time for Week 1. The wideout will focus on his continued recovery and aim to suit up for Houston's next matchup against Southern University next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out to begin season Tounkara (foot) is likely out to begin his 2026 season, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Just under two weeks ago, Duarte himself announced that Tounkara would be out for approximately four weeks with a foot injury. The injury's initial timetable suggested that he could return in time for Week 1, but that no longer appears to be the case. So instead of questionable, Tounkara's injury status has been downgraded to doubtful, and a Week 2 or Week 3 return is what Houston's head coach is hoping for instead.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be out four weeks Tounkara is expected to be out for approximately four weeks because of a foot injury, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact On Wednesday, Tounkara was seen using crutches, and an injury to his left foot indicates why. There is still time for the wide receiver to return before Houston's season opener Sept. 5 against Oregon State. Tounkara will be questionable until then, but with the possible lack of fall-camp participation before said game, there is a legitimate chance he does not play when the Cougars host OSU.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Houston Tounkara has committed to play for Houston for the 2026 season, per On3.com.

Impact Tounkara will join the Cougars following a single year with Florida. The 6-foot-3 receiver appeared in seven games for the Gators in 2025, catching two passes for 12 scoreless yards on the year. He will retain three years of eligibility with Houston moving forward.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

To enter portal Tounkara plans to enter the transfer portal, Tyler Harden of 247sports reports.

Impact Tounkara caught just two of the five passes thrown his way this season, and he burned his redshirt. With the Gators changing head coaches this offseason, Tounkara will look for a fresh start elsewhere, and he'll bring three years of eligibility with him.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 8 Tounkara (undisclosed) is off Florida's injury report ahead of Week 8 against Mississippi State.

Impact The true freshman wideout isn't likely to be a factor, as he has just two grabs for 12 yards this season. Still, Tounkara will be available should the Gators need him.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Aggies Tounkara (undisclosed) won't be available against Texas A&M.

Impact Tounkara was deemed questionable on the SEC report as of Wednesday, but has since been ruled out. The true freshman has just two catches for 12 yards this season

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain to play Saturday Tounkara (undisclosed) is questionable to play against Texas A&M on Saturday.

Impact Tounkara has played in two of Florida's five games this season, but even when he's been available, his fantasy upside has been minimal. With two catches on four targets, his role on offense won't be big enough to be relevant in fantasy even if he's upgraded to available.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE