TCU running back Kendre Miller has doubts about playing in the National Championship Game of the College Football Playoffs against Georgia, head coach Sonny Dykes said.
Miller left the Fiesta Bowl semifinal against Michigan in the third quarter with a lower body injury and did not return to the game.
Miller carried the ball for 57 yards eight times before getting injured in the Horned Frogs’ 51-45 win over the Wolverines.
Current status of Kendre Miller
“I think he feels pretty good,” Dykes said.
“We got some pretty good [evaluation] To him the night before yesterday when we returned from Phoenix. he was in a lot of pain. I woke up yesterday feeling a little better.
“I just met him a while ago. I’m feeling better today, so he’ll probably say I’m suspicious.
“See how he progresses in a week, see how he’s feeling, and as we get closer to match time, decide if we think he’s ready to play. I will try.”
how important he is to TCU
Miller has been one of the most productive Cingular players on the TCU offense this season and has been key to the team’s advancement to the College Football Playoffs.
Miller rushed for 1,399 yards, scored 17 touchdowns on the ground, and had 100 rushing yards in seven games this season. Averaged 6.2 yards per carry, Miller performed slightly better in the second half of the game.
Where Else Does TCU Go?
If Miller can’t play, the Horned Frogs will mainly rely on Emali Demercado.
He had 14 carries for 125 yards in the second half, most of which were one 69-yard carry.
Emani Bailey has run 29 times for 241 yards and 2 touchdowns this season, 642 yards and 8 touchdowns in Louisiana a year ago.
Georgia and TCU will compete in the National Championship on Monday, January 9 at 7:30 PM ET on the main ESPN network.
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