Tide Pound Lawson ‘really doubtful’ vs

Alex Scarborough, ESPN Personnel WriterSep 27, 2023, 08:29 PM ET

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• Graduate of Auburn University.Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson, who ranks 2nd on the team in tackles, is” very doubtful “to play against Mississippi State, coach Nick Saban stated Wednesday.The No. 12-ranked Crimson Tide(3-1, 1-0 )travel to face the Bulldogs(2-2, 0-2)on Saturday at 9 p.m. ET.Lawson was sidelined throughout last weekend’s win over Ole Miss with what Saban said was a” respectable “ankle sprain. He has not had the ability to practice.Editor’s Picks 2 Related Lawson, a redshirt sophomore from Mobile, has 26 takes on, 2 sacks and 2 quarterback hurries.If Lawson is unable to play, Alabama could rely on either Trezmen

  Marshall or Jihaad Campbell.The Tide might also be without reserve offensive lineman Terrence Ferguson, who left Saturday’s game with an injury.Like Lawson, Saban said Ferguson is extremely doubtful.