Alabama lists Jireh Edwards as game-time decision against Kentucky

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Alabama lists Jireh Edwards as game-time decision against Kentucky
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Alabama freshman defensive back Jireh Edwards is a game-time decision for Saturday's SEC opener against Kentucky in Lexington. Edwards missed the Week 1 game against East Carolina and has been sidelined with an arm injury during the lead-up to this matchup. His status remains the only uncertainty on the Alabama availability report. The Crimson Tide enters the contest with several players ruled out, including Noah Rogers, Jorden Edmonds, Cayden Jones, Nick Sherman, Jeremiah Beaman, Zyan Gibson, Michael Carroll, and AK Dear. Kentucky released its own availability report, noting that Andre Clarke Jr., Max Anderson, Aba Selm, and Jay Clark will not participate in the game. Kickoff between the two schools is scheduled for Saturday.

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  • Jireh Edwards is a game-time decision due to an arm injury.
  • Alabama will be without eight players including Noah Rogers and Cayden Jones.
  • Kentucky has four players ruled out for the upcoming SEC contest.
  • The game serves as the SEC season opener for Alabama.
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  • 6:05 PMYahoo SportsAlabama football defensive back a 'game-time decision' for Kentucky game
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An Alabama football freshman defensive back is a game-time decision for the Crimson Tide's SEC opener against Kentucky.

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