The Alabama Crimson Tide came out victorious against the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday – but it did come at a cost. Star wide receiver John Metchie III suffered a knee injury that appears to be serious.

According to a report from ESPN's Mark Schlabach, the Crimson Tide may have a torn ACL which would keep him out of the Alabama lineup for the College Football Playoff.

via Adam Schefter from Mark Schlabach:

Alabama WR John Metchie III is expected to miss the College Football Playoff after suffering what Crimson Tide officials believe to be a torn ACL in his left knee in Saturday's 41-24 victory vs. Georgia in the SEC championship game, sources told Mark Schlabach

Metchie hurt himself on a non-contact play while running a route with just under a minute left in the first half. He finished with 97 yards on eight catches with a touchdown for Alabama as the Crimston Tide ran away with it in the second half despite the wideout's absence.

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“John Metchie is probably going to be out now, and we have a couple other guys that may be injured,” Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said. “It creates a lot of opportunity for a lot of other players. Hopefully, we'll be able to get them to step up.”

Metchie has been the top target for Alabama quarterback Bryce Young throughout the season, with a team-leading 96 receptions. With him expected out of commission, Jameson Williams and the rest of the WR room will have to step up and produce.