MIAMI – Alabama receiver Jaylen Waddle played in the College Football Playoff National Championship against Ohio State on Monday night, although he was expected to be limited, according to coach Nick Saban.
Waddle has been out since breaking his right ankle against Tennessee on Oct. 24.
Meanwhile, the state of Ohio was without tackling Tommy Togiai, defensive end Tyreke Smith and kicker Blake Haubeil.
A total of 13 players were listed on the State of Ohio’s unavailability report, including two other defensive lines. Rugby player Dominic DiMaccio is also unavailable.
Haubeil said in a message to Instagram that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is asymptomatic, but is very upset to miss the match.
“I’ve made sacrifices in the last four months and have never seen family and friends once … I know I have so much more to give and that I will not have the opportunity to do so tonight, is one of the intestinal. destructive feelings I have ever had, ”he wrote.
Without Togiai, Jerron Cage is expected to get extended playing time. Backup Ty Hamilton is also unavailable. With Smith out, Tyler Friday would be the next player.
The Buckeyes turn to freshman Jake Seibert to kick. Seibert made 13 extra point attempts and missed his only field goal attempt.