Alabama loses two key linebackers for season

No. 1 Alabama has lost two key linebackers to season-ending injuries. Terrell Lewis and Christian Miller were hurt in the season-opening 24-7 win over No. 3 Florida State.

No. 1 Alabama has lost two key linebackers to season-ending injuries.

Terrell Lewis and Christian Miller were hurt in the season-opening 24-7 win over No. 3 Florida State. Coach Nick Saban said Monday both are set for surgery.

Saban also says the son of receivers coach Mike Locksley has been killed. No details were immediately available.

Lewis had five tackles and Miller three against the Seminoles. Both had a tackle for loss.

Two other starting linebackers also missed the second half with injuries. Rashaan Evans had a groin injury and Anfernee Jennings sprained an ankle. Saban says the injuries are significant but won’t keep the players out long.

The Tide next hosts Fresno State and Colorado State.

Buechele bruised

Texas starting quarterback Shane Buechele bruised his throwing shoulder in a seasonopening loss to Maryland and will be held out of practice part of this week.

Buechele passed for 375 yards and finished the game in the 51-41 loss. Coach Tom Herman says Buechele doesn’t know when he got hurt but was very sore after the game.

Herman says freshman Sam Ehlinger will get all the snaps with the first-team offense Tuesday. Emergency quarterback Jerrod Heard, a wide receiver, will also take snaps.

Heard was a starting quarterback for the Longhorns in 2015 when Texas went 5-7. He moved to wide receiver last season.

Herman says Buechele will be evaluated this week to see if he can return for Saturday’s game against San Jose State (1-1).