Former Tyler Legacy High School running back Jam Miller is expected to miss at least the first game of the season for the University of Alabama, according to ESPN. Alabama will be opening its season against Florida State on Aug.

Less than two weeks before Alabama football's season opener against Florida State, the Crimson Tide already have a patch to fill on offense. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed that starting running back Jam Miller would be out for an indeterminate amount of time with an upper-body injury.

Alabama running back Jam Miller is out with an upper-body injury, forcing the Tide to rethink its offensive strategy before the season opener versus Florida State.