Alabama football could have a key piece of the defense back for 2025. Justin Jefferson, because of a court ruling around junior college players, can have one more year of eligibility to play if he so chooses. Has that decision been made if he will use it?

During the weekend, Miami quarterback Cam Ward — a projected first-round pick — played only the first half of the Hurricanes’ Pop-Tart Bowl against Iowa State. DeBoer said it was not in the plans when asked if something similar could happen for Alabama.

Alabama starting left tackle Kadyn Proctor, who has battled a shoulder injury this season, is expected to play Tuesday against Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Throughout the week of the ReliaQuest Bowl, Alabama football’s Jaylen Mbakwe has appeared in a new role. On Monday, Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer said the freshman’s move to wide receiver is likely to stick moving forward.