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Good to go vs. Tennessee Craver (lower body) is off Mississippi State's injury report ahead of the Bulldogs' tilt with Tennessee.

Impact Craver missed the past two games, but he's set to return in Week 11. The true freshman's career has gotten off to a hot start in Starkville, as he's reeled in 16 grabs for 355 yards and three scores this fall.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Vols Craver (lower body) is listed probable for Saturday's game against Tennessee.

Impact Craver missed the last two games as he recovered from injury but is trending towards being available for this matchup. The true freshman wide receiver has totaled 16 receptions for 355 yards and three touchdowns across seven appearances this year.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out against UMass Craver (lower body) will be held out of Saturday's game against UMass, Sam Sklar of the Clarion Ledger reports.

Impact Craver will be absent for a second-straight week as the result of a lower-body injury. The 5-foot-10 freshman has been a big play machine for the Bulldogs this season, amassing 355 yards and three touchdowns on 16 receptions (seven games). Without Craver active, Mississippi State will likely rely more on auxiliary options like Kelly Akharaiyi and Braylin Burnside to chip in against a low-level opponent. Craver's next chance to return will come against Tennessee in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Arkansas Craver (lower body) is out for Saturday's game against Arkansas.

Impact Losing Craver is a huge deal for Mississippi State since he's been one of the most consistent wideouts for the team this season. He's up to 16 catches for 355 yards and three scores in seven games this season, and his absence should open up more playing time for Kelly Akharaiyi and Braylon Burnside. His next chance to play will come against Massachusetts on Nov. 2.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be out Saturday Craver is expected to be out for Mississippi State's game Saturday against Arkansas because of a lower-body injury, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reports.

Impact Considering how consistent Craver has been as part of Mississippi State's receiver corps during 2024, him not being available Saturday is expected to be a big deal. This week will also feature multiple updates of the SEC's injury report, and it ideally clarifies his standing for the Arkansas game too.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Finds pay dirt in loss Craver accrued five receptions (on seven targets) for 42 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-24 loss versus Texas A&M.

Impact Craver scored his third touchdown of this campaign by connecting with quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr on a 14-yard pass during the final minute of the second quarter. The true freshman wide receiver will aim to build on this performance after finishing with a season-high five receptions.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Modest output in loss Craver totaled three receptions (on six targets) for 62 yards during Saturday's 45-28 defeat against Florida.

Impact Craver led the team in receiving yards despite dealing with the quarterback change after starter Blake Shapen (shoulder) went down. He will look to build on this performance with true freshman Michael Van Buren Jr. starting under center.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Finds pay dirt in loss Craver hauled in 2 of 4 targets for 54 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-17 defeat versus Toledo.

Impact Craver scored his second touchdown fo the season on a 9-yard strike from quarterback Blake Shapen during the third quarter. The true freshman wide receiver finished second in receiving yards behind Kevin Coleman. He will look to build on this momentum during next week's home game against Florida.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Craver caught one of two targets for 54 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-7 victory against Eastern Kentucky.

Impact The true freshman wide receiver had a solid collegiate debut as he connected with quarterback Blake Shapen on a 54-yard strike during the second quarter en route to finishing third in receiving yards for the team. Craver will look to build on the momentum for next week's matchup against Arizona State.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE