Alabama vs Michigan Injury Report & Opt Outs – Latest Updates Ahead of Rose Bowl
- Get the latest injury report for Alabama vs Michigan in the Rose Bowl CFP Semifinal
- Crimson Tide running back Jase McLellan is expected to suit up for the red and white
- Read below for full injury reports for both teams in the Rose Bowl on Monday
The Alabama Crimson Tide will likely have their top running back available for Monday’s CFP Semifinal against the Michigan Wolverines in the Rose Bowl. Jase McClellan (foot) was a full participant in practice this week and is expected to make his return vs Michigan.
The full Alabama vs Michigan injury report can be found below, along with live updates and opt out news. Both teams are relatively healthy heading into their biggest game of the season.
SPORTSBOOK
SBD's Odds Boost of the Day:
Pacers, Mavericks & Suns All to Win
Alabama Crimson Tide Injury Report
The only player currently listed on the Alabama injury report is top running back Jase McClellan. The latest update is that McClellan (foot) was a full participant in practice this week and is expected to play in the Rose Bowl. He told reporters he feels 100%.
Jase McClellan says he feels 100% ahead of Michigan game. pic.twitter.com/rvPNuNiR2N
— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) December 30, 2023
Nick Saban also provided the following update on McClellan, “Jase is doing great. Looks good. We gave him a lot of time off to heal his foot and it looks like it paid off.”
Alabama Injury Report
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| McClellan | RB | Foot | Probable |
McClellan’s return is massive for the Crimson Tide, as he’s rushed for 803 yards (4.8 yards-per-carry) and eight touchdowns while also reeling in 13 receptions for 126 yards. The senior missed the SEC Championship against Georgia and is known for being injury-prone, but he will make his CFP debut Monday.
Alabama Crimson Tide Opt Outs
There are also some opt outs to know for the Rose Bowl, although none of them have had a major impact on the updated Alabama vs Michigan betting line. Five different Crimson Tide players have entered the transfer portal, including QB Tyler Buchner and WR Ja’Corey Brooks.
Alabama Opt Outs
| Player | Position | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hastings | DL | Transfer portal |
| Ja’Corey Brooks | WR | Transfer portal |
| Tyler Buchner | QB | Transfer portal |
| Thaiu Jones-Bell | WR | Transfer portal |
| Anquin Barnes | DL | Transfer portal |
Buchner transferred to Alabama from Notre Dame in the offseason to compete for the QB1 role, but his Week 3 struggles against South Florida led to him being benched after just five drives. With Buchner entering the portal, freshman Ty Simpson (179 yds) will back up Jalen Milroe in the Rose Bowl.
Ja’Corey Brooks is an interesting situation, as the talented receiver once appeared to be next up in a long line of great Alabama pass catchers. Brooks has transferred to Lousiville, however, after playing just six games in 2023, where he made three catches for 30 yards.
Brooks will look to return to his 2022 form, when he recorded 39 catches for 674 yards and eight scores across 13 appearances.
Michigan Wolverines Injury Report
The Michigan injury report is more detailed than the Alabama injury report, as it features five different players sidelined at the moment. Four of the injuries are season-ending however, and QB Dylan Warren (undisclosed) is the only player listed as questionable to play Monday.
Michigan Injury Report
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Warren | QB | Undisclosed | Questionable |
| Zak Zinter | QL | Leg | OUT |
| Karmello English | WR | Undisclosed | OUT |
| CJ Stokes | RB | Undisclosed | OUT |
| Leon Forbes | RB | Undisclosed | OUT |
The Davis Warren injury update is only relevant in the event an injury occurs to starting QB J.J. McCarthy. We’re forecasting a big day on the ground for the Wolverines QB in our Alabama vs Michigan props. Michigan also has Jack Tuttle and Jayden Denegal as backup QB options.
The season-ending jury to Zak Zinter is devasting, as the senior is the leader of the team’s offensive line. Zinter suffered a broken fibula and tibia against Ohio State, which will sideline him for Monday’s Rose Bowl.
"It was incredible, I've never seen anything like it in my career."@joelklatt shares the emotional moment when thousands of @UMichFootball fans loudly chanted "Let's go Zak" as @zak_zinter was carted off the field during an injury timeout ❤️6️⃣5️⃣ pic.twitter.com/D7Kvta7WU0
— The Joel Klatt Show: A CFB Pod (@JoelKlattShow) November 28, 2023
Zinter is considered one of the top available guards in the 2024 NFL Draft, making him a potential Day 2 pick. The good news for Michigan, is they’ve rallied around their leader, putting on a dominant performance against Iowa in the Big Ten Championship with him on the sidelines.
Michigan Wolverines Opt Outs
Just like Alabama, Michigan doesn’t have any noteworthy opt outs heading into the Rose Bowl. Any player who opts out before a CFP Semifinal game knows they aren’t going to play in the game and are setting themself up for a future with another team.
Michigan Opt Outs
| Player | Position | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| CJ Stokes | RB | Transfer portal |
| Leon Franklin | RB | Transfer portal |
The two opt outs for the Wolverines at the time of publishing are running backs CJ Stokes and Leon Franklin. Stokes only had four carries in 2023, after an impressive freshman season last year in which he accumulated 273 yards from 55 carries. With Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards forming a dominant duo in the backfield, Stokes is seeking an opportunity elsewhere.
Stokes has, however, stated that he will be at the Rose Bowl, posting on Twitter, “I will be with the team for the CFP, although I will still remain in the portal.”
Tue freshman corner Cameron Calhoun and fifth-year senior linebacker Joey Velazquez have also both entered the transfer portal. Both will still be eligible to play in the Rose Bowl, however, and it’s unclear if they will be in LA for the game. They have yet to officially opt out but are unlikely to see the field regardless.
SBD's Odds Boost of the Day:
Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving Both to Score in the First 3 Minutes of DAL/LAC Game 3
Brady is the lead NHL and College Football editor at Sports Betting Dime, where he specializes in betting odds and data-driven analysis. Brady has over 10 years experience working in sports media, with work published by outlets such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports.
