The injury report for the upcoming College Football Playoff showdown between Alabama and Oklahoma has been released, revealing potential good news for the Crimson Tide. As the teams prepare for their matchup on Friday night, Alabama has faced significant injury challenges but may be getting some much-needed reinforcements.
One of the most encouraging updates is that running back Jam Miller is not listed on the injury report, indicating he is ready to participate after missing the SEC championship game against Georgia. Additionally, center Parker Brailsford and tight end Josh Cuevas, both of whom were absent for the SEC title clash, are trending towards returning. Brailsford is not on the injury list, while Cuevas is marked as questionable.
Cuevas has been a significant asset in Alabama”s offensive strategy, serving as a reliable target for quarterback Ty Simpson. He last played in the first encounter between Alabama and Oklahoma on November 15, where he led the team with six receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer provided an update on their status, stating, “Parker is doing good, he”s been practicing. Jam, he”s making good progress. Just kind of continue to see how the week goes along. You guys saw him out there doing some things today. Cuevas, very similar to Jam — making progress out there, doing some work. I guess, you”re optimistic at this point. We”ve still got four days left.”
However, the news is not as positive for Alabama”s defensive line, as star player LT Overton has been officially ruled out of the game. Overton missed the SEC championship game due to an illness and has recorded 20 tackles and four sacks this season.
On the other side, Oklahoma is dealing with its own injury concerns. Coach Brent Venables confirmed that cornerback Gentry Williams will miss the remainder of the season following shoulder surgery. The status of defensive end R Mason Thomas and center Jake Maikkula remains uncertain, with Maikkula listed as questionable while Thomas is expected to play.
The highly anticipated matchup between these two SEC teams is scheduled to kick off at 7 PM on Friday in Norman, Oklahoma. Fans are eager to see how the injury updates will impact the teams” performance on the field.
The full injury report highlights the following:
- DB Gentry Williams: Out
- DB Kendel Dolby: Out
- DB Jeremiah Newcombe: Out
- DL Troy Everett: Out
- OL Jake Maikkula: Questionable
- RB Jovantae Barnes: Probable
- DB Kameron Howard: Out
- LB Jah-Marien Latham: Out
- DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.: Out
- EDGE LT Overton: Out
- RB Kevin Riley: Out
- DL Jeremiah Beaman: Out
- TE Josh Cuevas: Questionable
- TE Danny Lewis Jr.: Questionable
