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No. 6 Alabama expects to be without top receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams at No. 14 Tennessee

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 12). No. 6 Alabama expects to be without top receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams at No. 14 Tennessee. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/no-6-alabama-expects-to-be-without-top-receiver-ryan-coleman-williams-at-no-14-tennessee/article_a4f91fa3-30ea-5822-b22f-959429a33252.html

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Alabama’s top receiver, Ryan Coleman-Williams, will likely miss this Saturday's game against Tennessee due to multiple injuries including a concussion and knee issues. Coach Kalen DeBoer stated that Coleman-Williams is doubtful for “The Third Saturday in October” rivalry match, noting he may face further absences depending on his recovery progress over the next week. Alabama’s offense will need to rely more heavily on receivers Lotzeir Brooks and Rico Scott, who could see increased playing time as a result of Coleman-Williams’ absence.

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No. 6 Alabama is likely to face 14th-ranked Tennessee on Saturday without its top wide receiver, Ryan Coleman-Williams, due to multiple injuries including a knee issue and concussion. During Alabama's recent loss to Georgia, Coleman-Williams left the game twice: first at halftime after landing awkwardly during a pass attempt, and again early in the fourth quarter due to a head hit by Georgia player KJ Bolden. Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer stated that Coleman-Williams is doubtful for the upcoming game against Tennessee, suggesting he will be closely monitored week-to-week following the injury.

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Alabama GPE · 4× Coleman-Williams PERSON · 3× DeBoer PERSON · 2× Georgia GPE · 2× Ala. GPE · 1× Crimson Tide ORG · 1× Kalen DeBoer PERSON · 1× Ryan Coleman-Williams PERSON · 1× TUSCALOOSA GPE · 1× Tennessee GPE · 1×

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Already wearing a brace on his right knee, he limped off the field just before halftime after landing awkwardly on his opposite leg on a deep pass from quarterback Keelon Russell.

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🔮 No. 6 Alabama is preparing to play without leading wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams at 14th-ranked Tennessee on Saturday.

2026-10-12 · Toronto Star

No. 6 Alabama expects to be without top receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams at No. 14 Tennessee · assertive framing

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No. 6 Alabama is preparing to play without leading wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams at 14th-ranked Tennessee on Saturday. asserted

Alabama → prepare → Saturday

Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday that Coleman-Williams is doubtful for the Southeastern Conference rivalry known as “The Third Saturday in October.” asserted

Williams → say → October

The team captain is dealing with multiple injuries, including a concussion. asserted

captain → deal → concussion

“Ryan’s got a couple things going on,” DeBoer said. asserted

DeBoer → get → ?

“Worked through an injury with his knee that’s been kind of going on, so we’ll deal with that. asserted

we → work → that

We’re going to address that, even the lower extremity there this week. asserted

We → go → that

I think it’ll probably go week to week after that.” asserted

it → think → that

Coleman-Williams left Alabama’s 20-17 loss to then-No. 2 Georgia twice Saturday night. asserted

Williams → leave → Georgia

Already wearing a brace on his right knee, he limped off the field just before halftime after landing awkwardly on his opposite leg on a deep pass from quarterback Keelon Russell. asserted

he → wear → Russell

Coleman-Williams returned for the second half but left the game for good early in the fourth quarter after Georgia safety KJ Bolden delivered a blow to his head. asserted

Bolden → return → head

Officials did not call a targeting penalty despite protests from DeBoer and the home crowd. asserted

Officials → call → DeBoer

The junior leads Alabama in all major receiving categories, with 23 receptions for 415 yards and four touchdowns. asserted

junior → lead → yards

Alabama is expected to rely more on Lotzeir Brooks and Rico Scott against the Volunteers, with Derek Meadows, Cederian Morgan and Noah Rodgers potentially getting in the mix. asserted

Meadows → expect → mix