Alabama football is heading into the SEC Championship Game short one of its most important defenders and sweating on a key piece of its backfield.

Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton has been ruled out for Saturday’s showdown with the Georgia Bulldogs after popping up as a surprise name on the SEC availability report earlier this week. On3’s injury update listed Overton as out and running back Jam Miller as questionable, along with a handful of other offensive contributors.

The blow got even bigger when Kalen DeBoer explained why. The Alabama head coach said LT Overton and fellow defensive lineman Kelby Collins are dealing with illness and will not suit up in Atlanta. Overton has been one of the engines of this defense, piling up 35 tackles, six tackles for loss, and four sacks

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