Overview
- No. 9 Alabama will face No. 8 Oklahoma on Friday, Dec. 19 in Norman in the College Football Playoff first round.
- Kalen DeBoer said the team should look healthier in two weeks, citing multiple starters who missed or left the 28-7 loss to Georgia.
- Running back Jam Miller is described as the farthest along, with a strong chance to be ready to play at a competitive level.
- Tight end Josh Cuevas is "on his way" with encouraging signs, and left guard Kam Dewberry and lineman Geno VanDeMark are expected back.
- DeBoer expects defensive back Zabien Brown and linebacker Justin Jefferson to be available, while LT Overton and Kelby Collins are viewed as optimistic returns and Kevin Riley may be on a tight timeline.