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Alabama Captain Tim Keenan III ‘Probably Not’ Full-Go for Florida State Opener, DeBoer Says

Coaches await final medical evaluation on the defensive tackle’s lower-body issue before Saturday.

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July 30, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Defensive lineman Tim Keenan III hit the sled during the first practice session of the preseason for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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Overview

  • On Aug. 27, Kalen DeBoer said Tim Keenan III will “probably not” be fully ready for Alabama’s season opener.
  • He described Keenan’s situation as a lower-body injury and noted the staff is still gathering information.
  • Alabama begins the 2025 season on Saturday, Aug. 30, at Florida State in Tallahassee.
  • Keenan is a fifth-year starter and captain who posted 40 tackles, 8 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in 2024.
  • The development follows other preseason setbacks, with RB Jam Miller out with a collarbone injury and RG Jaeden Roberts in concussion protocol.