Preseason injuries happen in college football, and for Alabama, losing projected starting running back Jam Miller is one the Crimson Tide — at least temporarily — feel they can absorb.
Miller suffered a collarbone injury during Saturday’s second preseason scrimmage and is expected to miss at least the first two games of Alabama’s season, including the much-anticipated opener with Florida State, a source close to the program told CBS Sports. Miller could be back in time for the Crimson Tide’s Week 3 home game against Wisconsin if there’s notable progress, but the more likely return estimate is the showdown with Georgia at the end of September.
After rushing for 668 yards and seven touchdowns last season, the senior from Texas established himself during the spring as Alabama’s featured option in a multi-player rotational plan for the Crimson Tide this season.
Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer did not offer a target date for Miller’s availability following the weekend practice session.
“Jam Miller suffered an upper-body injury and went in for a procedure on Saturday evening. Jam should recover fully with a timetable for his return yet to be determined,” DeBoer said.
Jam Miller injury: Alabama RB expected to miss season opener vs. FSU after suffering upper body injury
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Publish date : 2025-08-19 13:08:00
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