Josh Ford is a native of Stillwater, OK. It makes sense, then, that he stayed home and committed to Oklahoma State coming out of high school in 2024. He left this offseason, though, following the firing of Mike Gundy. He wound up in Tuscaloosa. Unfortunately, after one of the biggest touchdown catches of his life this weekend, he’s on the mend.
Ford, an Alabama junior tight end, suffered a season-ending knee injury against LSU on Saturday, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz.
Ford had been taking on an increased role in Alabama’s passing attack. He made four receptions in his last two appearances, doubling the one (admittedly incredible) catch he made in the Crimson Tide’s first seven contests.
On Saturday, Ford gave Alabama the lead for good with a 7-yard touchdown grab against the Tigers. He sold his block on the left edge of a play-action concept and was left uncovered near the left pylon. Keelon Russell may not have an easier touchdown pass in his life.
The Crimson Tide (7-2, 5-2 SEC) have a 97.5% chance of reaching the College Football Playoff as a result of their 31-13 win in Death Valley. All Alabama needs to do is avoid losses to Chattanooga, Auburn… and Vanderbilt, in Nashville, where Kalen DeBoer’s team fell 40-35 in 2025. Kickoff between the Crimson Tide and Commodores is 12:45 p.m. ET on Nov. 14 (SEC Network).
