After an impressive 31-13 victory over the LSU Tigers, which kept Alabama's football team's College Football Playoff hopes alive, athletic director Greg Byrne offered a strong endorsement of head coach Kalen DeBoer. He posed a simple question to Chris Vannini of The Athletic: “If you’re a quarterback, why would you not want to play for Kalen DeBoer?” His comment highlighted the stellar performance of quarterback Keelon Russell, who threw for three touchdowns.
While the dominant win in Death Valley provided a significant boost for the Crimson Tide, the celebration was quickly overshadowed by serious medical news. According to a report shared on X by Matt Zenitz, Alabama football tight end Josh Ford will miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury he sustained during the game against LSU. Sources tell CBS Sports that Ford, who is 6-6 and weighs 265 pounds, had just caught a touchdown pass before getting injured.
Article Continues BelowAlabama tight end Josh Ford is set to miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury he suffered Saturday against LSU, sources tell @CBSSports.
The 6-foot-6, 265-pounder had been a key piece of the Crimson Tide offense and had a touchdown catch vs. LSU before suffering the… pic.twitter.com/eZZvQui6Gf
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) November 9, 2026
The loss of such a key player poses a significant challenge for DeBoer’s squad as they approach the final stretch of the season. The Crimson Tide will need to rely on their remaining depth to maintain their momentum.