Alabama Playoff Injury Report: LT Overton Out vs Oklahoma
In a significant blow to the Alabama defense ahead of their College Football Playoff First Round matchup against Oklahoma, defensive end LT Overton has been ruled out.
According to reports, Overton will be sidelined due to an illness that kept him out of practice this week. His absence is a major loss for the Crimson Tide’s pass rush, which will be tasked with containing Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer.
Impact on the Matchup
Overton has been a key disruptive force for Alabama this season. Without him, the Tide will need to rely more heavily on their depth to generate pressure. This news comes just as Oklahoma announces the return of their own defensive star, R Mason Thomas, creating a distinctive momentum shift in the trench warfare.
Other Injury Notes
- Alabama: Aside from Overton, the Tide are relatively healthy, though they are still monitoring the status of a few reserve linemen.
- Oklahoma: The Sooners are getting healthier at the right time, with Thomas returning and the offensive line stabilizing.
Kickoff is set for Friday, December 19, at 7:00 PM CT in Norman.
