Trey Sanders

Nick Saban expressed some serious optimism about the running back position headed into this season in his weekly media availability Wednesday evening.

Here are five players the Crimson Tide need big games out of if they hope to emerge victorious today.

Georgia's defense is allowing 79 yards per game rushing, good for third in the nation. Everyone has seen the struggles the Alabama offensive line has had creating holes in the running game and protecting Bryce Young.

The new Tide offensive coordinator seemed to shy away from running the ball towards the end of the game against the Gators.

Trey Sanders scores a touchdown in Alabama's dominant win over Miami.

When Alabama Crimson Tide running back Trey Sanders committed to the Tide out of high school the 5-star prospect famously boasted he would win the Heisman Trophy as a freshman. Misfortune and adversity have plagued the Florida tailback since his arrival to Tuscaloosa but he is finally ready to make an impact on the Alabama offense.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban provided a positive update on running back Trey Sanders during a press conference on Sunday.

Alabama checks in at No. 1 in the Preseason CBS Sports 130. The Crimson Tide are one of six SEC teams featured in the top-25.

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