​After being listed as “doubtful” in the team’s first two SEC availability reports, Alabama football offensive lineman Michael Carroll’s status has been made official heading into the Crimson Tide’s conference opener against Kentucky.Carroll is one of eight players listed as out for Saturday’s game along with running back AK Dear, wide receiver Noah Rogers, defensive backs Jorden Edmonds, Nick Sherman and Zyan Gibson, linebacker Cayden Jones and defensive lineman Jeremiah BeamanDefensive back Jireh Edwards is “questionable.” William Sanders, who cross-trained at right guard during the offseason, is a candidate to take Carroll’s reps on the line along with Mal Waldrep Jr. and Ole Miss transfer Ethan Fields. Alabama kicks off against Kentucky at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.Alabama football injury reportHere is who is on Alabama’s third SEC availability report of the 2026 season:OutWR Noah RogersDB Jorden EdmondsLB Cayden JonesDB Nick ShermanDL Jeremiah BeamanDB Zyan GibsonOL Michael CarrollRB AK DearQuestionableDB Jireh EdwardsKentucky football injury report Here is who is on Kentucky’s third SEC availability report before facing Alabama Saturday:OutDL Andre Clarke Jr.OL Max AndersonOL Aba SelmOL Jay ClarkColin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter or Instagram @colingaytnews. This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: This Alabama football offensive lineman is officially out for Kentucky