Main Story: Alabama’s Zabien Brown and EJ Crowell are among four players who will be evaluated before kickoff against No. 14 LSU. Both have been sidelined since Alabama’s Oct. 17 loss to Tennessee. Their availability could matter in a key road matchup, though Alabama remains in the postseason hunt even if it loses.

By the Numbers
  • 3:30 p.m. ET — kickoff time.
  • 32 carries, 216 yards and 4 touchdowns — Crowell’s freshman-season totals.
  • 6-3 — the record the losing team will fall to.
Yes, But

Alabama could use every available contributor, but LSU brings one of the SEC’s strongest defenses and the home-field advantage at Death Valley. LSU has yet to earn a résumé-defining win, with losses to Ole Miss and Kentucky.

State of Play
  • Brown, Crowell, Jett Thomalla and William Sanders are game-time decisions, per Alabama’s final Game Day Report.
  • Brown has a lower-body injury; Crowell injured his left knee against Tennessee.
  • Alabama is ranked No. 5 entering the matchup.
What's Next

The four players will be re-evaluated shortly before kickoff. Their status will clarify Alabama’s available depth for the LSU game.

Bottom Line

Alabama’s injury report adds uncertainty to a high-stakes road test, but the team’s postseason prospects may survive a loss. The immediate challenge is whether the Tide can compete with LSU’s defense while potentially short-handed.