Tuscaloosa, Ala. – The University of Alabama football program issued its latest availability report on Wednesday, detailing the health status of key contributors as the Crimson Tide gear up for the November 7 clash with the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge. The game, set for a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff on ABC, will be the final meeting between the two programs under the SEC’s former annual rivalry format.
Alabama injury report
The following players were listed as out for the LSU game:
- Desmond Umeozulu, linebacker
- Cayden Jones, linebacker
- Nick Sherman, defensive back
- Jeremiah Beaman, defensive lineman
One quarterback, Jett Thomalla, was marked as doubtful. The coaching staff also identified several players as questionable:
- AK Dear, running back
- Ryan Coleman‑Williams, wide receiver
- Zabien Brown, defensive back
- EJ Crowell, running back
- Racin Delgatty, offensive lineman
- William Sanders, offensive lineman
- Terrance Green, defensive lineman
Head coach Kalen DeBoer indicated that Delgatty, Coleman‑Williams, Crowell, Green and Brown are expected to be cleared to play. Sanders suffered an injury in Alabama’s 31‑20 victory over Texas A&M. If Sanders remains sidelined, backup offensive lineman Mal Waldrep Jr.—who filled in at center against Tennessee and Texas A&M—would step in.
LSU injury report
LSU’s list of unavailable players includes:
- Dashawn Spears, safety
- Phillip Wright III, wide receiver
- Charles Ross II, linebacker
- Richard Anderson, defensive tackle
One linebacker, Whit Weeks, was listed as doubtful, while another linebacker, Zach Weeks, was marked as questionable.
What the matchup means for fans
Both programs have a storied rivalry that dates back decades, and the November 7 game will be the last time the two meet each season. The SEC’s new scheduling model, adopted for the 2026‑27 season, will assign each team permanent opponents and rotate the remaining games, ending the annual Alabama‑LSU showdown.
Alabama fans can follow live coverage on ABC and stream the game through the Tide 100.9 app, which also provides in‑depth analysis, player interviews, and behind‑the‑scenes content. Wyatt Fulton, the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, encourages listeners to stay tuned for updates on player status as the game approaches.
Looking ahead
With the rivalry’s final chapter imminent, the Crimson Tide will aim to build on their recent win over Texas A&M while navigating the injuries listed above. LSU, meanwhile, will look to capitalize on its home‑field advantage in Baton Rouge and address the gaps in its secondary and linebacker corps.
Both teams are expected to field competitive lineups, and the game promises to be a pivotal moment in the SEC’s new era of scheduling. Fans in Tuscaloosa and across Alabama are encouraged to support the Crimson Tide as they head to Louisiana for what could be a historic final meeting.
Original reporting: The Tuscaloosa Thread — read the source article.
