Alabama's Josh Ford ‘determined’ to play Georgia after broken arm surgery, while officials plan for hurricane

What happened: Alabama tight end Josh Ford had surgery Sunday for a broken arm suffered against Mississippi State, and coach Kalen DeBoer is not ruling him out for Saturday's game against Georgia in Tuscaloosa. Officials are also monitoring Hurricane Isaias. Key numbers: Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday. Georgia is ranked No. 2. Why it matters: DeBoer said Ford is progressing well and the team is optimistic, though he must meet physical readiness levels. Contingency plans include moving the kickoff time back, while moving the game out of Tuscaloosa is a last resort.

Alabama tight end Josh Ford had surgery Sunday for a broken arm suffered against Mississippi State, and coach Kalen DeBoer is not ruling him out for Saturday's game against Georgia in Tuscaloosa. Officials are also monitoring Hurricane Isaias.

DeBoer said Ford is progressing well and the team is optimistic, though he must meet physical readiness levels. Contingency plans include moving the kickoff time back, while moving the game out of Tuscaloosa is a last resort.