Alabama’s Bryce Young ‘making progress’ ahead of game at No. 6 Tennessee

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Saturday’s matchup between No. 6 Tennessee and No. 3 Alabama is arguably the biggest college football game of the season, and fans of the sport are hoping to see the reigning Heisman trophy winner under center for the Crimson Tide. 

Bryce Young, who sat out Alabama’s game against Texas A&M in Week 6 with an injury to his throwing shoulder, is "making progress," according to head coach Nick Saban.

Bryce Young, #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide, celebrates on the sidelines after his team scored a touchdown during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Oct. 1, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Crimson Tide defeated the Razorbacks 49-26.  (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Saban told reporters that Young wanted to enter the game late against Texas A&M, but that the Heisman Trophy winner was not healthy enough to do so. 

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"I didn't think he was in a position that he could go and effectively do his job in the way he's capable of doing it," Saban said Wednesday, according to The Tuscaloosa News. "He's made a lot of progress from that point, so hopefully that will change in the near future."

Saban said Young’s throws at practice have been limited this week after injuring his shoulder against Arkansas in Week 5.  

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"Just to kind of wean him back into it and see how it goes," Saban said. "We expect him to do a little more tomorrow."

Bryce Young, #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide, reacts after their 24-20 win over the Texas A&M Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Oct. 8, 2022 in