MIAMI – Alabama receiver Jaylen Waddle played in the College Football Playoff National Championship against Ohio state 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, Ohio State had no defensive tackle Tommy Togiai, defensive end Tyreke Smith and kicker Blake Haubeil to start.
A total of 13 players were listed in the Ohio State unavailability report, including two other defensive linemen. Backup kicker Dominic DiMaccio is also not available.
In a post on Instagram, Haubeil said he tested positive for COVID-19 and is asymptomatic, but very upset to miss the game.
“I have made sacrifices for the past four months and have never seen family and friends once. heartbreaking feelings I’ve ever had, ”he wrote.
Without Togiai, Jerron Cage would get a longer playing time. Backup Ty Hamilton is also not available. With Smith out, Tyler Friday would be the next player.
The Buckeyes turned to freshman Jake Seibert to kick. Seibert has made 13 extra point attempts and missed his only field goal.