Jah-Marien Latham injury update: Alabama DL helped off field late vs. Florida State

Alabama defensive lineman Jah-Marien Latham suffered an injury in the fourth quarter against Florida State with an injury. He didn’t put any weight on his left leg as he was helped off the field.

Latham is expected to be a key contributor for the Crimson Tide this year and was having a solid performance at the time of his departure. He had two total tackles on the day when he had to leave the game.

Latham had a big year in 2024 as a redshirt senior. He had 29 total tackles, including three tackles for loss and a sack, before returning to Alabama for one more season in 2025.

Jah-Marien Latham’s departure came just before the Crimson Tide lost another important player to injury. Ryan Williams went down on the ensuing Alabama possession with what Kalen DeBoer later confirmed to be a concussion. One of the top names in college football this year, he had five catches for 30 yards at the time of his departure.

Florida State was able to take full control in Saturday’s season opener, which drew plenty of attention after quarterback Tommy Castellanos’ comments during a summer interview with On3’s Pete Nakos. That made for an interesting storyline heading into the showdown, and FSU was able to take full control and never look back.

Alabama looked to impose its will on offense with the ground game, but the Florida State defense held strong. The Crimson Tide totaled just 87 rushing yards while Simpson completed 23 of 43 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns in the air. FSU, meanwhile, totaled 230 rushing yards on the ground – led by the 78 from Castellanos and 56 yards on three carries from Micahi Danzy.

Through the first half, it was all Florida State with a 17-7 lead. ESPN analyst Booger McFarland credited new offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn for the Seminoles’ success on offense, particularly because the run game led the charge.

“Call it the Gus Malzahn effect,” McFarland said as the ABC halftime show began. “This is a power-based run game that uses misdirection. Right now, Florida State’s averaging seven yards a carry. They’re controlling Alabama up front and conversely, on the other side, they’re making Ty Simpson play football.

“When Alabama can’t run the football, the offense is struggling. I like the game plan right now. And Gus has gone against Alabama before. Remember, he was the Auburn coach in the SEC.”