Kalen DeBoer, Alabama Announces Unfortunate News on Saturday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Dec 6, 2025 10:59 AM ET

A matchup between Alabama and Georgia will headline conference title weekend.

The ESPN "College GameDay" crew is in Atlanta, Georgia, for the matchup between two of the top teams in the SEC.

During the show, ESPN's Pete Thamel revealed several injury updates on the side with Alabama.

Unfortunately, for Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide, running back Jam Miller is expected to miss the SEC title game. While there's some optimism that Josh Cuevas will be available for Alabama, DeBoer will likely have to lead the Tide without his starting running back.

Miller is set to miss the matchup against Georgia after sustaining a lower leg injury against the Auburn Tigers in the Iron Bowl, Alabama's last game of the regular season.

Alabama injury reports from @PeteThamel on @CollegeGameDay:

Jam Miller not expected to play

Josh Cuevas a game-time-decision, "some optimism"

Kam Dewberry available, but will not start
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) December 6, 2025

While the initial reports when Jam Miller left the matchup against Auburn revealed that the injury is not considered to be serious and he's likely to be available for the postseason, Alabama will be missing its star running back ahead of the College Football Playoff.

Under the leadership of Kalen DeBoer this season, Miller has posted three touchdowns and 493 yards on the ground. Miller has also been a contributor in the pass game for quarterback Ty Simpson.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoerWill McLelland-Imagn Images

Alabama is heading into the matchup against Georgia as the No. 10 team in the nation, facing the No. 4 team in the country and the No. 2 team in the SEC.

The Crimson Tide are listed as a 1.5-point underdog heading into the SEC title game, per ESPN BET.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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