Alabam RB Jam Miller sees status upgraded ahead of Tennessee game
By Jyesha Nance
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Alabama running back Jam Miller was upgraded to probable on the availability report the Crimson Tide provided to the SEC on Thursday.
Miller, the Crimson Tide’s leading rusher, was listed as questionable for Saturday’s Third Saturday in October rivalry game against Tennessee on the team’s initial report submitted to the conference on Wednesday.
Coach Kalen DeBoer seemed optimistic about Miller’s potential return during ‘Hey Coach,’ on Wednesday.
“Jam’s making good progress,” DeBoer said. “We’re not sure yet where that stands, but we’re going to think optimistically. But also, that there’s steps again. And so, it can go a lot of different directions.”
Thursday night’s availability report suggests a positive direction for Miller’s recovery from a concussion sustained in Week 7 during Alabama‘s win against Missouri.
Miller has appeared in only 4 games this season, all in SEC play. He began the season recovering from a collarbone injury suffered during an August scrimmage. Since his return, he has established his footing; in those 4 games, Miller has amassed 267 yards and one touchdown on 58 carries.
Miller has been a member of Alabama since the 2022 season, recording 1,359 total yards, 11 touchdowns, and 277 carries in his career. As a veteran who has played against Tennessee 3 times, his presence for Saturday’s matchup against the Vols would be crucial for a Crimson Tide team looking to continue building on their 5-1 record.
Another SEC availability report will go out Friday night an 90 minutes before kickoff. Miller’s status could either change or stay the same between now and then.
Alabama also upgraded wide receiver Jaylen Mbakwe to probable. Tight end Danny Lewis was added to the report and listed as questionable.
