# Josh Ford Returns After Broken Arm

> Alabama's Josh Ford aims to play Georgia despite broken arm surgery as hurricane threatens game.
- Title: Josh Ford Returns After Broken Arm · OutKick | Shortify
- Summary: Alabama's Josh Ford aims to play Georgia despite broken arm surgery as hurricane threatens game. Alabama's Josh Ford plans to play Georgia after broken arm…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/alabamas-josh-ford-determined-play-georgia-after-broken-arm-surgery-officials-plan-hurricane
- Author: Trey Wallace
- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: josh ford, alabama, georgia, hurricane isaias, kalan deboer, sec, college football, news, politics
## Josh Ford's injury
Oklahoma State transfer Josh Ford broke his arm during a game against Mississippi State.

> He actually broke his arm in the game on Saturday, had surgery on Sunday.
## DeBoer's optimism
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer says Ford is determined to return to play Georgia in six days.

> He's determined to get on the football field.
## Hurricane Isaias threat
Hurricane Isaias threatens to make landfall along the Gulf Coast Friday evening into Saturday morning.

> The threat of Hurricane Isaias is not going away.
## Game contingency plans
Officials plan to play the Georgia game in Tuscaloosa on Saturday despite hurricane risks.

> As of Wednesday afternoon, the current plan for both schools is to play on Saturday in Tuscaloosa as scheduled.
## Trump's comments
President Trump says he will let the hurricane determine the game schedule but wants people safe.

> Hurricane and football. I love Alabama, I gotta go to a game.
## Game day decisions
Officials may move the game or change kickoff time if Hurricane Isaias affects field conditions.

> Would officials move the game out of Tuscaloosa? That's the last resort.
## Next steps
Officials will monitor Hurricane Isaias as it approaches landfall to decide game schedule.

> After both the SEC and Alabama released statements on Tuesday, we will see where both stand over the next 24 hours.
## Key takeaway

Alabama's Josh Ford plans to play Georgia after broken arm surgery, while officials prepare for Hurricane Isaias impacting the SEC game.