Alabama football just dropped its final injury report ahead of the Mississippi State game, and the big news is they’ll be without starting right tackle and Mississippi State transfer Jayvin James. James went down last Saturday against South Carolina with an injury, and it looks like Tyrell Miller, who stepped in during that game, is expected to get the start. That’s a huge shift on the offensive line just hours before kickoff!
Bama’s Depth Takes a Hit
It’s not just James, though. The Crimson Tide is dealing with a pretty significant list of guys who are out. Linebackers Justin Hill and Desmond Umeozulu are both sidelined for a second straight week, which definitely impacts defensive rotations. Defensive backs Jorden Edmonds and Nick Sherman are also out, as are linebacker Cayden Jones and defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman. The toughest part? Both Beaman and Jones are done for the entire season. Talk about a gut punch for those guys and the team. Plus, defensive back Zavier Mincey, who was listed as probable through the first three SEC reports, is now a game-time decision. That’s a nervy wait for sure.
Mississippi State’s Own Troubles
Mississippi State isn’t coming into this game completely clean either. They’ve got their own set of players on the injury report, all listed as out. Linebacker Zakari Tillman won’t be suiting up, which is a blow to their defense. On offense, wide receiver Ayden Williams is out, taking away a key target. Their defensive line is also taking a hit with both Trevion Williams and Diesel Maye sidelined.
This game against Mississippi State is kicking off at 11 a.m. CT on ABC. With both teams dealing with significant injuries, especially Alabama’s starting O-line change and those key defensive losses, it’s gonna be a gritty one. You gotta see who steps up under pressure when these teams hit the field.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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