The Kentucky Wildcats are preparing to face off against the formidable Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, but their starting quarterback, Devin Leary, may be sidelined due to an eye injury. Leary's status for the game at Kroger Field remains uncertain, leaving the Wildcats in a state of concern.

During their recent road trip to Mississippi State, Leary showcased his skills by throwing two touchdown passes. However, late in the game, he suffered a hard hit while attempting a pass in the end zone. Leary temporarily exited the game but returned after a timeout. Unfortunately, the Kentucky offense had to settle for a field goal, missing out on a potential touchdown. Leary played one more drive but was ultimately replaced by backup Kayia Sheron.

Following their 24-3 victory over Mississippi State, head coach Mark Stoops revealed that Leary had something in his eye, affecting his vision. Stoops, known for being tight-lipped about injuries, did not provide specific details on Leary's condition or confirm whether he would be available to play against Alabama. However, he did offer an optimistic update during his Monday morning press conference.

Coach Stoops also noted that the Kentucky team as a whole is dealing with various bumps and bruises, which is typical for this time of the year. One notable injury occurred to defensive lineman Darrion Henry-Young, who suffered an apparent knee injury. Stoops did not confirm whether it would end his season, leaving the team uncertain about its depth on the defensive line.

Despite Leary's injury concerns, the NC State transfer has shown improvement in recent weeks. While his completion percentage stands at 57.1% for the season, he has performed admirably since the team's bye week, throwing for four touchdowns and accumulating 528 yards without an interception in the last two games.

In addition to the injury to Leary, there was also a heated atmosphere during the game against Mississippi State. After a kickoff, Kentucky running back JuTahn McClain suffered an apparent neck injury. A Mississippi State player on the sideline jerked his head around, causing the distressing incident. Coach Stoops submitted the video footage of the incident to the SEC league offices for further investigation.

As the Wildcats prepare to face the dominant Alabama team, the uncertainty surrounding Devin Leary's availability casts a shadow of doubt over Kentucky's chances. With their hopes of a victory hanging in the balance, the Wildcats will closely monitor Leary's progress and prepare contingency plans in case their starting quarterback is unable to take the field.

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