COLUMBIA, Mo. — No. 21 Missouri will likely be without its leading rusher when it travels to face No. 15 Alabama on Saturday, something that's shaping up to be a notable loss for an offense facing availability questions at key positions.
Running back Nate Noel is expected to be listed as doubtful when Mizzou issues its first injury report of the week Wednesday night, though no decision has been made regarding whether he'll ultimately play against the Crimson Tide, a team spokesperson told the Post-Dispatch.
Earlier on Wednesday, ESPN reported that Noel will miss the game, which may wind up being the case but has not been set in stone.