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Steps in briefly in loss Ale completed 3 of 5 passes for 38 yards during Saturday's 42-14 defeat versus Kansas.

Impact Houston's quarterback situation remains in disarray, and although Zeon Chriss has been the second option for Donovan Smith, Ale is an adept passer who appears to be a more well-rounded option if the Cougars make a permanent move. Smith confirmed once again that he isn't the answer, so Ale's snap count will be worth monitoring.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Could see more playing time Ale was 7-for-8 passing for 74 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-7 defeat versus UNLV.

Impact Ale stepped in and played better than Donovan Smith down the stretch. Ale's stock could rise in the coming weeks if Smith is unable to provide notches in the win column, but he'll compete with Zeon Chriss for that privilege in the short term.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Could see more playing time Ale was 7-for-8 passing for 74 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-7 defeat versus UNLV.

Impact Ale stepped in and played better than Donovan Smith down the stretch. Ale's stock could rise in the coming weeks if Smith is unable to provide notches in the win column, but he'll compete with Zeon Chriss for that privilege in the short term.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Plays a few snaps in season finale Ale completed 1 of 1 passes for four yards during Saturday's 27-13 defeat against UCF.

Impact Ale received a few snaps in the regular season finale. He appeared in three games for the Cougars in 2023. It's expected that Donovan Smith will return for his senior season in 2024.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May rotate with Smith on Saturday Ale could rotate with Donovan Smith on Saturday as Smith is dealing with a shoulder injury, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Ale has seen minimal action this season with seven pass attempts and six rushes in two appearances behind Smith. However, he could be pressed into action Saturday with Smith dealing with a shoulder issue.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays late in blowout loss to KSU Ale was 2-for-5 passing for seven yards during Saturday's 41-0 loss versus Kansas State. He also had four rushes for 28 yards.

Impact Ale received some play for just the second time this season as he played seven snaps against Sam Houston in Week 4. Houston was dominated by the Kansas State defense and shut out for the first time this year. If Houston continues to struggle in conference play, it's possible they make the choice to bench Donovan Smith for Ale. Houston will play at Baylor next week.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE