Whether Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is able to play on Saturday against Mississippi State remains a game-time decision, coach Nick Saban said on Wednesday.
Tagovailoa had surgery to repair a high-ankle sprain roughly three weeks ago. He was said to be a game-time decision in advance of last weekend’s game against No. 1 LSU and was a full participant, throwing four touchdowns and an interception in the 46-41 loss. He was seen walking gingerly during parts of the game.
Saban said the junior quarterback, who is widely regarded as a possible No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, is experiencing some soreness in his ankle from the game.
“He’ll probably be a game-time decision as to whether he can or can’t play,” Saban told reporters on the SEC teleconference. “I don’t even know for sure if he’ll be able to practice fully today.”
Alabama, which fell to No. 5 in the latest CFP rankings following the loss to LSU, will travel to Mississippi State on Saturday.
The Bulldogs beat Arkansas 54-24 two weeks ago, breaking a four-game losing streak.