Alabama Football at Wisconsin Injury Updates

The Badgers' starting quarterback left the game with an injury on the opening drive of the game.

Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore (13) celebrates following a Wisconsin Badgers fumble during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

MADISON, Wis.— Alabama football faced its first road test of the season at Wisconsin, and the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide came out on top, 42-10. The team did suffer a few injuries during the matchup to defensive back Malachi Moore, Wolf Qua Russaw and running back Richard Young.

Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer provided an update after the game.

"Malachi got a hit to the head, so I think we’re just going through the protocol with him," DeBoer said. "And it helps having a bye week here. I’m thinking he’ll be alright. He’ll be fine."

Russaw left the game at the end of the first half with a lower leg injury. The redshirt freshman had two tackles in the game at the time of his injury. Third string running back Richard Young got some playing time in the second half and also exited with a lower leg injury. DeBoer said the injuries are similar and both players will have to continue to be evaluated as Alabama enters a bye week ahead of the huge SEC opener against Georgia on Sept. 28.

"Definitely good to have a couple weeks here getting ready," DeBoer said.

The Badgers suffered a major blow on the first drive of the game when starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke left with an apparent knee injury after getting tackled by Alabama's Keanu Koht with 11:00 to go in the first quarter. Van Dyke immediately went to the injury tent and was then put on a cart and taken to the locker room. He was ruled out of the game at halftime.

Backup redshirt sophomore Braedyn Locke entered the game at quarterback for Van Dyke. Wisconsin did not gain any yards on the drive once Locke entered the game, but Nathanial Vakos hit the 53-yard field goal to give Wisconsin an early 3-0 lead.

Van Dyke is in his first season as the starter at Wisconsin after four seasons at Miami. The senior had 406 yards and one passing touchdown on the season coming into Saturday's matchup. He was 5 of 5 for 19 yards against Alabama before the injury.

In-game updates

(latest updates at the top)

• Russaw, Moore and Young have all been ruled out according to the FOX broadcast.

• Alabama running back Richard Young goes down early in the fourth quarter. He is assisted off the field without putting any pressure on his right leg/foot.

Moore is now headed to the locker room with Alabama head athletic trainer Jeff Allen.

Moore no longer has his helmet on the sideline, and is likely out for the remainder of the game.

Alabama DB Malachi Moore is down on the field with 5:16 in the third quarter after colliding with teammate Keon Sabb and Wisconsin running back Cade Yacamelli. Moore was able to run off the field under his own power, but went straight to the injury tent. It looked like a potential head injury/concussion.

Alabama Wolf Qua Russaw leave in the final minute of the second quarter with an apparent left ankle injury. He was helped off the field without being able to put weight on his left side.

Wisconsin starting QB Tyler Van Dyke leaves with a knee injury on the first drive of the game.

Pregame updates

• Alabama offensive linemen Kadyn Proctor and Elijah Pritchett are warming up and will play in the game.