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Alabama's Will Anderson, Bryce Young opt in for Sugar Bowl, Nick Saban says

Alabama outside linebacker Will Anderson Jr. and quarterback Bryce Young, rated by ESPN's Todd McShay as the top two prospects in the 2023 NFL draft, both plan to play in the Crimson Tide's bowl game.

Coach Nick Saban told ESPN he doesn't expect the Tide to have any opt-outs for the game.

Alabama faces Kansas State on Dec. 31 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

The Tide (10-2) resumed practice on Friday, and both players were out there. Anderson and Young, both juniors, are expected to declare for the NFL draft.