November 21, 2024

It is almost that time.Alabama football will kick off its 2023 season against Middle Tennessee State in the coming hours.

The Crimson Tide is aiming for its 22nd consecutive home opener win, a streak that predates Nick Saban. Who is available, and who is out injured?

Jihaad Campbell, a sophomore linebacker, participated in some warm-up drills while wearing a brace on his left knee. According to Nick Saban, Campbell had his knee scoped a week ago and is “doubtful” for Saturday. He was still ranked second behind Deontae Lawson at weakside linebacker.

DeVonta Smith, who’s been out “for a while” with a foot injury, wasn’t spotted on the field. Neither was sophomore wideout Emmanuel Henderson.

Elsewhere, Justice Haynes was expectedly in uniform after a “quad contusion” held him out of Alabama’s second scrimmage. Haynes took handoffs and worked with the fellow running backs pregame.

Miles McVay, a freshman, sat out UA’s August open practice with a brace on his right knee. He was doing warmups with the rest of the group about 90 minutes before kickoff.

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