Auburn Coach Hugh Freeze Shares Unfortunate Update on RB Damari Alston

It's a big loss for the Tigers' offense, after a solid Week 1 performance from Alston, rushing the ball 16 times for 84 yards and one touchdown.

2025 has a chance to be a serious breakout year for him, combining for just 130 carries, 681 yards and five touchdowns in his first three seasons with Auburn.

Before the season kicked off, he even gained some recognition from his fellow teammates, being one of four players chosen as season-long captains.

"Four very deserving guys," Freeze said, according to The Montgomery Advertisers' Adam Cole. "I celebrate them, and it's a great honor."

Jeremiah Cobb to Replace Damari Alston

That leaves a sizeable hole at one of the offense's most important positions, and Alston isn't someone who could be easily replaced.

However, Auburn will have to do its best, and according to AL.com's Jerry Humphrey III, junior running back Jeremiah Cobb is expected to get the start.

Cobb is far from a bad option, also putting together a strong stat line against Baylor with 16 carries, 74 yards and one touchdown.

Luckily for the Tigers, this is a low-risk game against Ball State, and even though losing Alston at all isn't ideal, it likely won't make or break the matchup.