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Alabama Hit With Bad Injury News Before SEC Championship

Alabama Hit With Bad Injury News Before SEC Championship

Summary

Alabama's football team may play without one of its key running backs, Jam Miller, in the upcoming SEC Championship Game against Georgia due to an injury. Alabama needs to win for a clear chance at the College Football Playoff, but if they lose, Georgia winning by a big margin could affect their playoff hopes. Alabama will rely on other players to fill Miller's role during the game.

Key Facts

  • Alabama will compete against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game.
  • Winning the game would secure Alabama a spot in the College Football Playoff.
  • Jam Miller, an important Alabama running back, is likely out due to a leg injury.
  • If Georgia wins by several scores, teams like Notre Dame or Miami could surpass Alabama in playoff rankings.
  • Alabama plans to use third-string running back Daniel Hill, as another player, Kevin Riley, is injured.
  • Daniel Hill has run for 222 yards and scored two touchdowns this season.
  • Alabama's running game has faced criticism from the playoff selection committee.

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