Alabama running back Jam Miller injury update vs. Missouri

Jeff Hauser

Alabama running back Jam Miller injury update vs. Missouri image

The Alabama Crimson Tide took a significant blow during Saturday's Top 25 matchup with Missouri. Jam Miller caught a pass and hit the edge of the sideline before taking a helmet-to-helmet hit by a Tigers defender. He was immediately shaken up and taken to the locker room.

This comes after Miller missed the first few games due to injury. The Tide's leading rusher came into the game with 182 yards and a touchdown. He added to his total with 20 carries for 85 yards before exiting early. 

Miller made adjustments in the offseason and was set to lead the Crimson Tide ground attack, but suffered a dislocated collarbone during an offseason scrimmage. His absence changes the outlook for the offense and what Ty Simpson can do.  

Alabama took a 27-17 lead over Mizzou with 3:16 remaining and look to stay perfect in SEC play. They have another important conference matchup next week at home against No. 12 Tennessee.

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Jeff Hauser

Jeff Hauser is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He has over twenty years of experience and is a two-time Emmy Award winner, Heisman Trophy and Biletnikoff Award voter. Among the events he has covered are the Super Bowl, College Football Playoff, World Series, World Cup, and WBC Boxing. Hauser is a regular guest on FOX Sports and ESPN Radio. He previously wrote for Sports Illustrated, SB Nation and Athlon Sports.