Alabama Football Injury Updates vs. Michigan in Rose Bowl

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Alabama Football Injury Updates vs. Michigan in Rose Bowl
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PASADENA, Calif. — Earlier this week, Alabama head coach Nick Saban said his team is healthy and that he didn't expect any major players out because of injury for the Crimson Tide's matchup against Michigan in the Rose Bowl. 

It appeared that way during the pregame with all starters going throughout warmups. No. 4 Alabama and No. 1 Michigan are scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. CT on ESPN. Follow along for injury updates throughout the game. 

In-Game Updates

  • 11:54 2Q- Burnip is back out to punt for Alabama's next series, so he is fine. 
  • Alabama punter James Burnip is run into on his second punt attempt. He is briefly looked at by medical staff, but is able to exit the field under his own power.
  • Michigan defensive lineman Rayshaun Benny is down early in the first quarter. He is assisted off the field by the Michigan training staff without putting any pressure on his right leg. 

Pregame Updates

  • As expected, Jase McClellan looked at full speed during warmups after missing the SEC Championship. 
  • Reserve defensive backs DeVonta Smith and Earl Little II were both dressed in sweats during pregame and are unavalible. Smith has missed most of the season with a foot injury, but returned against Kentucky. Little has not played since the LSU game. 

This story will be updated throughout the game. 

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Katie Windham
KATIE WINDHAM

Katie Windham is the assistant editor for BamaCentral, primarily covering football, basketball gymnastics and softball. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Alabama and has covered a variety of Crimson Tide athletics since 2019 for outlets like The Tuscaloosa News, The Crimson White and the Associated Press before joining BamaCentral full time in 2021. Windham has covered College Football Playoff games, the Women's College World Series, NCAA March Madness, SEC Tournaments and championships in multiple sports.