Alabama’s Malachi Moore to Miss ReliaQuest Bowl Due to Injury

The All-American safety will undergo surgery after playing through an injury for much of the season, leaving Alabama shorthanded in their matchup against Michigan.

• Malachi Moore, Alabama's All-American safety, will miss the Dec. 31 ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan due to an injury requiring surgery.
• Coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed Moore has been playing through the injury all season but can no longer continue without medical intervention.
• Moore recorded 70 tackles, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles this season, earning second-team Associated Press All-American honors.
• Alabama's safety lineup is further depleted with Keon Sabb out for the season and DeVonta Smith transferring to Notre Dame.
• Coach DeBoer stated the team will rely on younger players, including Bray Hubbard and Zavier Mincey, to fill the gap left by Moore.

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