The Alabama Crimson Tide got its first availability report of Tennessee week, and while one key starter is officially ruled out, another name on that list could change how the defense handles the Volunteers’ run game.
The Alabama Crimson Tide are heading to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the Third Saturday in October, and it’s a must-win game for both sides. Alabama got some bad news on the initial availability report this week, but it also got some good news that arrives right when the defense needs it most.
Let’s start with the bad news.
Ryan Coleman Williams officially out against Tennessee
As expected, Ryan Coleman Williams is officially out for Saturday’s game against Tennessee. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer hinted that the earliest return would come after the bye week, which means sometime in November. The Crimson Tide have an open date on Halloween weekend, so that timeline lines up…