Bama beginning DBs uncertain for Texas showdown

Alex Scarborough, ESPN

• Personnel WriterSep 4, 2023, 02:00 PM ET Close Covers the SEC.Joined ESPN
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• Graduate of Auburn University.Alabama defensive backs Malachi

Moore and Jaylen Key are both thought about daily heading into Saturday’s marquee game versus Texas.Moore, a preseason All-SEC choice, and Key, a respectable reference All-Conference U.S.A. select at UAB last year, began recently’s season opener against Middle Tennessee and left the game with concealed injuries. “They’re both everyday,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said.”So, it’s most likely too

early to tell what their situation will be. Most likely be a couple of days and we’ll figure it out. However I do not believe either guy has long-term concerns. But it will be fascinating to see how they advance today.”Editor’s Picks 1 Associated The No. 4 Crimson Tide will also lack receiver and unique teams player Emmanuel Henderson, who will miss several weeks with a hip injury. Saban lamented the news of the injury, saying that Henderson had an excellent preseason camp.The Tide’s house game versus the No. 11 Longhorns marks their very first big test of the season. “This is a truly great group all the method around, and it’s going to be a chance for our group to

[ response], where are we as a team? Where are you as a player? “Saban said.Saban likewise praised Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, who was previously Alabama’s offensive coordinator from 2019 to ’20. “They have a good team, “he said.” They have a veteran group returning with 10 beginners on offense, 6 on defense. Actually good ability players on offense. Actually good quarterback [Quinn Ewers] who can throw the ball effectively. They make a lot of explosive plays.”Ewers completed 9 of 12 passes for 134 backyards against Alabama last season. He left the game with an injury, and the Crimson Tide won 20-19 on a late field goal by Will Reichard.Saban also called the Longhorns’Xavier Worthy an “impressive receiver”and Ja’Tavion Sanders “a truly good tight end.”