The Alabama Crimson Tide’s top rushing back is likely to be available for Monday’s CFP Semifinal versus the Michigan Wolverines at the Rose Bowl. Jase McClellan (foot) practiced fully this week and is slated to return against Michigan.
The full Alabama vs Michigan injury report is available below, along with live updates and opt-out information. Both sides are generally healthy as they prepare for their biggest game of the season.
The lone player currently mentioned on Alabama’s injury report is top running back Jase McClellan. According to the most recent update, McClellan (foot) practiced fully this week and is expected to play in the Rose Bowl. He assured reporters that he felt completely well.
Nick Saban also issued an update on McClellan: “Jase is doing fantastic. Looks excellent. We gave him a lot of time off to repair his foot, and it appears it paid off.”
McClellan’s return is significant for the Crimson Tide, as he has run for 803 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns, while also catching 13 passes for 126 yards. The senior, who missed the SEC Championship game against Georgia and is prone to injuries, will make his CFP debut on Monday.
McClellan’s return is huge for the Crimson Tide, as he has run for 803 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns while also catching 13 passes for 126 yards. The senior missed the SEC Championship game against Georgia and has a history of injuries, but he will make his CFP debut on Monday.
Buchner went to Alabama from Notre Dame in the spring to contend for the starting quarterback position, but his Week 3 troubles against South Florida led to his benching after only five drives. With Buchner entering the gateway, rookie Ty Simpson (179 yards) will back up Jalen Milroe in the Rose Bowl.
Ja’Corey Brooks is an intriguing case, since the brilliant receiver appeared to be the next in a long line of outstanding Alabama pass catchers. Brooks has transferred to Louisville after only six games in 2023, where he had three catches for 30 yards.
Brooks will attempt to replicate his 2022 performance, when he had 39 catches for 674 yards and eight touchdowns in 13 games.
The Michigan injury report is more extensive than the Alabama injury report, with five different players currently sidelined. Four of the injuries are season-ending, but only quarterback Dylan Warren (undisclosed) is labeled as questionable to play Monday.
The Davis Warren injury update is only relevant if starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy suffers an injury. In our Alabama vs Michigan predictions, we expect the Wolverines quarterback to have a big day on the ground. Michigan also has Jack Tuttle and Jayden Denegal as backup quarterbacks.
The season-ending jury’s decision against Zak Zinter is devastating, as the senior is the offensive line’s leader. Zinter shattered his fibula and tibia against Ohio State, forcing him to miss the Rose Bowl on Monday.
