Alabama Crimson Tide star quarterback Bryce Younger doesn’t begin towards Texas A&M Aggies

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama star quarterback Bryce Younger didn’t begin Saturday night time’s recreation towards Texas A&M as he continues to cope with shoulder soreness in his throwing arm.

Younger dressed out and was considered one of three staff captains for the sport however didn’t try any passes throughout pregame warmups. Shortly earlier than kickoff, Younger was introduced within the stadium because the starter.

Jalen Milroe, who scored two touchdowns in reduction of Younger throughout final weekend’s win at Arkansas, bought the beginning.

Younger, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and a doable first-round decide in subsequent 12 months’s NFL draft, was injured in the course of the first half at Arkansas when he scrambled, was tackled and landed on his throwing shoulder.

Saban instructed ESPN on Thursday that there was no structural harm performed to Younger’s shoulder. Saban stated the damage just isn’t anticipated to maintain Younger out long run.

Younger took reps at apply this week however was restricted throwing the soccer.

Saban persistently stated all through the week that Younger’s availability can be evaluated every day and that the choice whether or not or to not play can be performed in session with Younger and the medical workers.

“He is the one one who is aware of how he feels as a result of it’ll be a pain-tolerance factor,” Saban stated on Thursday. “He is a tricky child and nice competitor. We’ll see the place he’s on recreation day.”

A redshirt freshman from Texas, Milroe threw for 65 yards and a landing towards Arkansas. He additionally rushed for 91 yards and a landing.

No. 1 Alabama goes on the highway to No. 8 Tennessee subsequent Saturday.