News: Clifton Richardson has decided to transfer, the school announced on Thursday.
Analysis: Clifton Richardson was plagued by injury as a sophomore, but this is a blow to the Cavaliers' backfield. He represented the only big, power back the team had. Kevin Parks value gets a nice bump as he'll likely get as many carries as he can handle. At least until top recruit Taquan Mizzell gets up to speed.
News: Nick Hirschman transferred from Colorado to Akron, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: A player going from a BCS team to a non-AQ squad would normally get the benefit of the doubt in a positional battle, but Nick Hirschman is probably no better than 50-50 to beat Kyle Pohl to the starting quarterback role at Akron. Hirschman has modest recruiting pedigree and failed at Colorado.
News: Allan Bridgford transferred from California to Southern Mississippi, the Mississippi Press reports.
Analysis: Allan Bridgford should be eligible to play in 2013 for Southern Mississippi. After failing miserably at California, however, joining up with a sinking Southern Mississippi program doesn't give reason to have high hopes for Bridgford as a fantasy option.
News: Austin Hill (ACL) likely won't play in 2013, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Austin Hill is one of the nation's elite receivers, so his probable absence is a painful loss for Arizona.
News: Jordan Webb was arrested on a charge of second-degree assault Saturday morning, the Denver Post reports.
Analysis: The former Kansas transfer isn't exactly a treasured asset for Colorado after throwing eight touchdowns and eight interceptions last year while averaging just 5.4 yards per pass, but he still could be the team's best option at quarterback. It's not clear whether he'll face any discipline. Jordan Webb is also attempting to return from a torn ACL in the spring.
News: Kevin Newsome will play running back in 2013, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Temple is implementing a pro-style offense this year, which left running quarterbacks like Kevin Newsome and Chris Coyer out of place. Newsome will compete with the likes of Kenneth Harper and Jamie Gilmore for snaps, and he's little more than a player to monitor until that competition clears itself up.
News: Wes Lunt will transfer out of Oklahoma State, ESPN's Brett McMurphy reports.
Analysis: Wes Lunt was named starter prior to last year as a freshman, but he was soundly outplayed by J.W. Walsh and Clint Chelf. Whoever wins the competition between the latter two should be a strong fantasy option in 2013.
News: Max Shortell has transferred to Jacksonville State in Alabama, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Max Shortell will move to a FCS school and can play next season.
News: Brandon Mitchell will transfer out of Arkansas, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brandon Mitchell wanted to play quarterback in 2013 after primarily playing receiver in 2012, but new coach Bret Bielema wasn't receptive to the idea. Whether Mitchell appears at the FBS level in 2013 might depend on whether he thinks he can earn a starting quarterback role at a school above the FCS. Brandon Allen appears the favorite to start for Arkansas this year.
News: Nick Harwell received an indefinite suspension for a March arrest and, according to the Hamilton Journal-News, it's unlikely Harwell will play in 2013.
Analysis: Nick Harwell is one of the nation's most productive players at any position and would be in contention for the nation's top fantasy receiver distinction, so his potential departure is a big deal. Despite the Journal-News' statement on Harwell's return, his situation technically remains up in the air.
