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 Gulf Coast Media in Foley, Alabama. 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.
