Thanks to a well-timed bye week, Alabama could have starting left tackle Cam Robinson and starting running back T.J. Yeldon available for Saturday's game at LSU.

Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said on Wednesday's SEC coaches' teleconference that Yeldon, a two-year starter who leads the team with 618 yards rushing this season, is expected to be ready to go against the Tigers (No. 16 College Football Playoff, No. 14 Associated Press) after sustaining a foot injury in a 34-20 win at Tennessee on Oct. 25.

Robinson's status at left tackle appears less certain for the Crimson Tide (No. 5 CFP, No. 4 AP). Saban wouldn't rule out the 6-foot-6, 323-pound true freshman, saying he is day to day.

"As we increase the workload, it will be based on how his ankle responds," Saban said.

If Robinson can't play, Alabama is likely to move senior Austin Shepherd from right tackle to left tackle to protect Blake Sims' blind side and bring former four-star prospect Grant Hill off the bench to take over on the right side.

"Austin is athletic," Alabama right guard Arie Kouandjio said. "He's been around for a while. He's pretty savvy, and I feel like he's going to be fine. He's adjusting pretty well to playing left tackle. I'm not surprised."

The bye week between the game at Tennessee and this weekend's trip to LSU helped Alabama get healthy as Robinson and Yeldon weren't the only impact players dealing with injuries.

Starting tight end Brian Vogler had knee and foot injuries but is practicing with the team. Linebacker Denzel Devall, who missed the past three games after having surgery for a high ankle sprain, is also practicing.