The game against Georgia State was changed from Saturday, November 20 to Thursday, November 18 on July 1, 2010, to give Alabama more time to prepare for its game against Auburn. According to the Sagarin computer ratings, Alabama's 2010 strength of schedule was the fifth most challenging among the 245 Division I teams. The Crimson Tide played a non-Division I team (North Carolina A&T) and two Division I-AA teams (Georgia Southern and North Texas). In addition to facing a tough schedule, Alabama also had several injuries to deal with this year. Starting quarterback John Parker Wilson suffered a broken collarbone during a loss to Florida in Week 4 and was replaced by backup Greg McElroy. Wilson returned for the SEC Championship Game but was beaten out again by freshman Jacob Coker after he missed time due to a concussion. Coker went on to start the BCS National Championship Game against Oregon's Marcus Mariota. On defense, linebacker Dane Cruikshank and cornerback Robert Lester were lost for the season with knee injuries. Linebacker Jesse Williams was suspended for the first three games of the season for violating NCAA rules. Alabama opened the season with five straight wins before losing to Michigan in Ann Arbor. The Crimson Tide rebounded with nine straight victories before falling to Louisville in the Sugar Bowl. Overall, Alabama finished the season 10-3.