When Alabama needed a spark late in the 2025 regular season, Jam Miller delivered - and then some.
After a relatively quiet first seven games, where he averaged just 3.5 yards per touch and had only two touchdowns to his name, Miller flipped the switch. Against Eastern Illinois and Auburn, he looked like a different back entirely - more decisive, more explosive, and far more productive.
Over those two games, he racked up 145 yards on 26 carries, averaging north of 5.5 yards per attempt. He broke off multiple runs of 20-plus yards and punched in a short-yardage score against Eastern Illinois.
It wasn’t just the numbers - it was the way he ran. Confident.
Physical. Energized.
And then came the SEC Championship Game against Georgia - and with Miller sidelined, Alabama’s run game flatlined. The Crimson Tide managed just negative three yards on 16 carries.
Daniel Hill led all rushers with a mere 11 yards. It was a jarring contrast to what Miller had brought to the table just weeks earlier.
Now, with a College Football Playoff showdown looming against Oklahoma on Friday, Dec. 19, Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb isn’t just hoping for Miller’s return - he’s expecting it.
And not just any version of Miller. Grubb wants the one who ran like a man on a mission in the final stretch of the regular season.
“Jam’s always got a fire,” Grubb said. “But yeah, he looks great.
He was out there running around today. Did an awesome job.
Feel like he’ll be a full go, ready to contribute.”
That’s big news for an Alabama offense that’s looking to regain its rhythm on the ground. Miller’s late-season emergence gave the Tide a different gear - one they’ll need if they want to punch their ticket to the next round of the CFP.
Kickoff against Oklahoma is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday. And if Jam Miller is indeed back to full strength, Alabama’s rushing attack might just be back in business, too.