Sources: Mizzou leading rush Noel out vs

• Pete Thamel, ESPNOct 23, 2024, 01:24 PM ET

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  College Football Elder Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday.Missouri leading rusher

Nate Noel will miss Saturday’s game at No. 15 Alabama as he handles a foot injury, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.Noel is not expected to practice today and will be

reevaluated after No. 21 Missouri’s bye week on Nov. 2. Noel, a transfer from Appalachian State, is the Tigers ‘most productive tailback. He leads the group with 503 lawns and approximately 5.9 backyards per carry.Editor’s Picks 2 Related He left recently’s game against Auburn in the very first half with the foot injury and was

ruled unlikely to return. He did come

back and had one bring for 6 backyards in the second half. He completed the game with six brings for 32 yards.The loss of Noel will put an extra onus on senior Marcus Carroll, a Georgia State transfer who has run for 321 backyards and 6 touchdowns this year.Noel has been efficient for Missouri this year, hurrying for 199 backyards against Vanderbilt and 121 lawns against Boston College. Both were Missouri victories.