Kalen DeBoer comments on Jam Miller’s status ahead of Week 3
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Alabama has certainly missed the services of presumed-starting running back Jam Miller through 2 weeks, and the veteran is inching his way closer to a return according to Kalen DeBoer.
According to Bama247’s Mike Rodak, DeBoer provided an update on Miller’s injury status during his weekly ‘Hey Coach’ radio show.
DeBoer tabbed Miller as a game-time decision, adding: “He’s been right on the cusp, so we’ll see. He’s been out there working and practicing, but it’s just a matter of if we can take him to that next step.
Miller entered the season as one of the Crimson Tide’s team leaders following a 2024 campaign in which he accounted for 668 yards and 7 touchdowns on 145 carries, which was good for 4.6 yards per touch. The Tyler, Texas native also added 155 receiving yards and a touchdown onto that total, and he was expected to be a focal point of the Alabama offense this year.
Miller’s return would be a welcomed sign for a Crimson Tide ground game that generated just 87 rush yards on 3.0 yards per carry in its 31-17 loss against Florida State to open the season.
Hosting Louisiana-Monroe last Saturday, the ground game got into a rhythm behind a stable of backs, racking up 212 yards on 5.9 yards per touch.
Wisconsin will provide a tougher test for both the Alabama O-line and the younger tailbacks, but the real challenge will be faced in Athens on Sept. 27. DeBoer & Co. may be eyeing that as a return date for Miller given that he appears to be close to getting back on the field already.
Parker is currently the sports editor for the Enterprise-Journal in McComb, Mississippi. He's a graduate from Mizzou who has experience covering the Tiger football and basketball beats for SB Nation, and he's worked for a variety of sports news outlets in the past.
