Body Gets 50-50 Chance to Play Texas Southern
Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. says quarterback Andrew Body is a coin flip to face Texas Southern after a wrist injury.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. said during his Wednesday, Nov. 4 press conference that quarterback Andrew Body has a 50-50 chance to play against Texas Southern this week. Body has been sidelined since suffering a bone-related wrist injury in the team's Week 2 loss to Troy on September 5.
Why it matters
Body's status affects Alabama State's quarterback position as the team's SWAC title hopes are considered unlikely. Robinson said player safety is the top priority and he does not want to rush Body back, while still hoping to return him to the field.
Robinson put Body's chance of playing against Texas Southern at 50-50 in his Wednesday press conference. Body wore a large cast extending about halfway up his non-throwing forearm during Magic City Classic warmups and mishandled a pair of snaps, while the cast's removal status remains unclear.
The players
Eddie Robinson Jr.
Eddie Robinson Jr. is the head football coach at Alabama State University, leading the program's efforts in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Andrew Body
Andrew Body is a redshirt senior quarterback for Alabama State University whose wrist injury has sidelined him since September.
The details
Body wore a large cast on his non-throwing wrist during Magic City Classic warmups at Legion Field and mishandled a pair of snaps. The cast can come off, after which Body can move around with it, but Robinson does not want to rush him back.
Timeline
September 5, 2025: Body suffers wrist injury in Week 2 loss to Troy.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026: Robinson gives 50-50 chance update at press conference.
This week: Texas Southern game where Body has a 50-50 chance to play.
Season Trajectory
Alabama State's chances at winning a SWAC title are considered unlikely, which shapes how the team weighs short-term quarterback decisions. Robinson's caution about rushing Body suggests the program is prioritizing long-term health over immediate conference standings.
The 50-50 status means Montgomery fans and fantasy managers cannot count on Alabama State's starting quarterback until game time. Body's availability will determine whether the backup takes the snaps against Texas Southern.
The takeaway
Injury timelines for quarterbacks often hinge on medical clearance rather than calendar dates, so watch for final pregame confirmations on Body's status.
What happens next
Robinson is expected to provide an updated status on Body's availability for the Texas Southern game this week.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Montgomery Advertiser.
