Overview
- ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on College GameDay that starting tailback Jam Miller is not expected to play, reinforcing earlier indications he faced long odds to be available.
- Alabama has Kevin Riley ruled out and defensive linemen Kelby Collins and LT Overton unavailable with illnesses or medical issues, according to Kalen DeBoer and SEC availability reports.
- Thamel said tight end Josh Cuevas is a game-time decision and offensive lineman Kam Dewberry is available but will not start, with several others still listed as questionable.
- With Miller trending out and Riley sidelined, Alabama is expected to lean on Daniel Hill to handle most of the rushing workload.
- The SEC Championship kicks off at 4 p.m. ET on ABC at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, and the winner secures the conference crown and an automatic College Football Playoff berth as models such as Dimers update projections, giving Alabama a narrow edge by probability.