Initial availability report revealed for Alabama vs. Auburn in Week 14

According to Wednesday night's initial SEC Availability Report, the Alabama Crimson Tide will be without a few key players Saturday against the Auburn Tigers in the Iron Bowl.

A must-win game for the Crimson Tide, Alabama saw a prominent starter listed as "out" in Wednesday night's injury report, along with a prominent backup who could've potentially played a key role Saturday at Auburn.

Also among this group were a pair of starters who did not play a week ago against Eastern Illinois, both of which will be names to watch for leading up to kickoff.

Following is a look at Wednesday night's SEC Availability Report for both Alabama and Auburn leading up to the Iron Bowl.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Auburn Tigers Week 14 Availability Report

Alabama:

• Kameron Howard, Defensive Back - Out

• Jah-Marien Latham, Linebacker - Out

• Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., Defensive Back - Out

• Kevin Riley, Running Back - Out

• Abduall Sanders Jr., Linebacker - Out

• Josh Cuevas, Tight End - Out

• Danny Lewis Jr., Tight End - Out

• Jeremiah Beaman, Defensive Line - Out

• Germie Bernard, Wide Receiver - Probable

• QB Reese, Linebacker - Probable

• Parker Brailsford, Offensive Line - Probable

Auburn:

• Champ Anthony, Cornerback - Out

• Horatio Fields, Wide Receiver - Out

• Demarcus Riddick, Linebacker - Out

• Sam Turner, Wide Receiver - Out

• Connor Lew, Offensive Line - Out

• Sylvester Smith, Safety - Out (First Half)

Alabama will be without starting tight end Josh Cuevas for the Iron Bowl, which is a significant loss for the Crimson Tide offense. Cuevas did not play a week ago against Eastern Illinois due to injury, and the senior currently ranks third with 30 receptions this season for 341 yards and four touchdowns.

Another notable name listed Wednesday night was Kevin Riley, a backup running back who is Alabama's second-leading rusher at 222 yards and two touchdowns on 56 attempts a year ago. In the absence of Riley, Jam Miller and Daniel Hill will serve as Alabama's top running backs, while a pair of freshmen - Kaleb Edwards and Marshall Pritchett - will likely emerge into larger roles at tight end.

Both of Germie Bernard and Parker Brailsford, starters for Alabama at wide receiver and center, are also listed as "probable" for Saturday.

For Auburn, arguably the most notable takeaway from Wednesday night's report is safety Sylvester Smith, who will miss the first half following a targeting penalty last week.

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