After hauling in a pitch from quarterback Payton Thorne, Auburn running back Damari Alston’s right arm took a nasty blow from a Texas A&M defender’s helmet.

The hit dislodged the football and the play was initially ruled a fumble recovery for a touchdown. However, after a lengthy review, the call on the field was reversed and was ruled an incomplete forward pass. At the time, it felt like a monumental break for the Auburn Tigers, who would go on to lose the game 27-10.

And while Auburn might’ve dodged the disastrous result on the scoreboard, the play still came at an expense as the hit sent Alston back to the sideline — obviously in agonizing pain as he clutched his right arm.

After a brief trip to the on-field injury tent, Alston took to the locker room and later emerged out of his shoulder pads and in a sling.

Following the game, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze didn’t have much of an update.

In his Monday-morning press conference, however, Freeze was able to offer some clarity on Alston’s availability moving forward.

“Damari will be out for a period of time for sure,” Freeze said.

Freeze said Alston dislocated his shoulder against the Aggies and will require further testing to get a clearer picture.