Alabama football has a sophomore ready at center if Darrian Dalcourt (ankle) is out for New Mexico State.
Dalcourt, a junior, suffered an injury against LSU and is day-to-day. Coach Nick Saban cannot make a call on his status, but he hopes the Maryland native does more today in practice. If he can, Saban told reporters on Wednesday that Dalcourt will play.
If not, Seth McLaughlin is next up at the position. Chris Owens has worked at center, but Saban likes the intangibles of the second-year player. According to Touchdown Alabama Magazine’s independent recruiting rankings, McLaughlin was a three-star in the 2020 signing class.