Alabama suspended Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. just before the Texas A&M game.
A team spokesman confirmed the suspension was for a team rules violation.
He was not on the list all week. He was added 90 minutes before kickoff.
Kickoff was 3:30 pm Eastern Time, live on ABC.
Alabama is ranked 13th. Texas A&M came in at 4-3.
Kirkpatrick played in every game this season as a reserve.
Ten Alabama players were ruled out for the game in total.
Most of the other absences were injuries from the Georgia and Tennessee games.
Alabama came in after two losses, its first such run since 2007.
He also missed the final seven games of the 2025 season.
Alabama has an open week after the Texas A&M game.
Alabama has not said how long the suspension will last.
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