Louisville vs. SMU Injury Report Released

The Cardinals and Mustangs will face off with mostly healthy rosters.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 11:47am

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The ACC has released the final injury report ahead of the Louisville Cardinals' matchup against the SMU Mustangs. Louisville reserve forward Khani Rooths is cleared to play after missing the last four games due to illness, while SMU has a fully healthy roster. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. EST.

Why it matters

Injury reports provide important context for upcoming games, allowing fans to understand which key players may or may not be available. With Rooths returning, Louisville regains a valuable contributor off the bench as they look to bounce back from a recent blowout loss.

The details

According to the ACC's game day availability report, Louisville's only player listed as 'out' is walk-on Spencer Legg. Khani Rooths, who had missed the last four games due to illness, is now cleared to play. SMU has a fully healthy roster with no players listed on the report.

  • The Louisville Cardinals will host the SMU Mustangs at 2:00 p.m. EST on January 31, 2026.
  • The ACC released the final injury report for the game a couple hours before tip-off.

The players

Khani Rooths

A reserve forward for the Louisville Cardinals who has played in 16 games this season, averaging 6.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.

Spencer Legg

A walk-on player for the Louisville Cardinals who is listed as 'out' on the injury report.

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What they’re saying

“We have him back in the building, which is great. He needs to eat a hamburger, too. Eli (Foy)'s working with him right now. He hasn't been cleared for basketball activity yet, so I don't have an update further than that. But great to see that big old smile, that energy that he brings to every room he walks into.”

— Kenny Payne, Louisville Head Coach (Courier Journal)

What’s next

The Louisville Cardinals will look to bounce back from their recent blowout loss when they host the SMU Mustangs on January 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

The takeaway

With Khani Rooths cleared to return, Louisville regains an important bench contributor as they aim to get back on track against SMU. Injury reports provide valuable insight into team health and availability ahead of key matchups.