This season, the Southeastern Conference introduced a policy requiring mandatory injury reports for football, basketball, and baseball before all conference games. However, this rule applies only to conference matchups.
Despite being in the middle of a heavy SEC schedule, No. 10 Alabama will host its 10th game of the season against Mercer at Saban Field in Bryant-Denny Stadium at 1 p.m. CT, with the game airing on ESPN+/SEC Network+.
No injury report is available for either team, so here’s what Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has shared about players who were injured during or before last Saturday’s decisive 42-13 win over LSU in Baton Rouge.
HUSKY DeVonta Smith: Undisclosed Injury vs. LSU
“With DeVonta, we’re just managing his situation throughout the week and keeping an eye on his progress. I haven’t gotten today’s update yet, but I think he’ll be fine as the week goes on.”
Right Guard Jaeden Roberts: Undisclosed Injury vs. LSU
“He could have returned, but we didn’t want to push it,” DeBoer said on Wednesday’s Hey Coach show. “He’s working through the week and doing everything he can to be ready for Saturday. So I think it’s promising that he’ll be available and ready to contribute in some way.”
WOLF Que Robinson: Arm Injury vs. LSU
“With Que’s injury, it’s now certain that he will be out for the rest of the season, unfortunately. He’s just a truly special person in every way. It’s hard to see someone who puts so much into everything go through this.
“When I think about Que, it’s not just about what he does on the field, but also what he does before practice—mentoring and helping others. He genuinely cares so much about the team and this place. That’s something that stands out even more than what you see on game days. He’s just an amazing person who’s given so much to this program.”
Wide Receiver Cole Adams: Leg Injury vs. Missouri
“With his injury, he’ll be out for the season,” DeBoer said on Nov. 4. “We had to deal with that last week, and unfortunately, because Cole is a guy who gives everything he has. He had an injury earlier in the season, and at the time, it seemed like it might be more significant in terms of the recovery timeline.
“Seeing the effort he put into recovering from that first injury really showed what kind of person and player he is, with the toughness he displayed. Unfortunately, he’s now dealing with another injury, this time a lower-body issue. He’ll be out for the remainder of the season.”
Defensive back Keon Sabb: Foot injury vs. Tennessee
“Keon Sabb has a lower extremity injury. We’re still gathering information, but we do expect him to be out for a while,” DeBoer said on Oct. 21. “It could be an extended period of time, and we’ll continue to evaluate his situation.”
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