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Josh Pate Sends Strong Message After Kalen DeBoer Names Keelon Russell QB1

Josh Pate Sends Strong Message After Kalen DeBoer Names Keelon Russell QB1

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer named Keelon Russell the team's starting quarterback on Saturday, ending a competition with Austin Mack that ran through spring practice and both fall scrimmages.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Alabama might be receiving a huge boost on offense weeks before the Crimson Tide’s coaching staff expected

Alabama lost one of its marquee additions in the transfer portal all the way back in the spring, and while the Crimson Tide coaching staff expected him to be out for some time, the latest practice shows something else.

College Football News / Lindy's Sports / August 23
Nick Saban Reveals 'Imperative' Upgrade Alabama Needs After QB Decision

Nick Saban Reveals 'Imperative' Upgrade Alabama Needs After QB Decision

The Alabama Crimson Tide has named Keelon Russell their starting quarterback for 2026, but there is another position that needs to step up, according to former coach Nick Saban.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 23
Alabama wide receiver returns to practice after suffering serious injury on A-Day

Alabama wide receiver returns to practice after suffering serious injury on A-Day

Noah Rogers suffered a serious lower-body injuring during the Alabama Crimson Tide’s spring game A-Day, and he was expected to miss some serious time because of the injury.

Keelon Russell News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 23
College football world reacts to Alabama naming Keelon Russell its starting quarterback

College football world reacts to Alabama naming Keelon Russell its starting quarterback

Keelon Russell was announced as the Alabama Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback on Saturday, and it created a lot of buzz. Here is a look at several reactions from those in the college football circle:

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 23

Alabama standing out to 4-Star wide receiver looking to narrow recruitment down

Maximus Curry is looking to narrow his choices down soon with a few schools really standing out to him. Curry is a 2028 four-star wide receiver out of Battle Ground Academy in Tennessee.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22
Alabama has named its starting quarterback

Alabama has named its starting quarterback

The Alabama Crimson Tide have named their starting quarterback for the 2026 season. Keelon Russell, a former five-star recruit, has won the quarterback job and will start Alabama’s season opener against ECU, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 22
Alabama makes Keelon Russell, Austin Mack decision ahead of Week 1

Alabama makes Keelon Russell, Austin Mack decision ahead of Week 1

The battle all offseason has been between sophomore Keelon Russell and senior Austin Mack, and after months of competition, the Crimson Tide have finally settled on their starter in Week 1. 

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Kalen Deboer News / The Spun / August 22
Kalen DeBoer Names Alabama's Starting Quarterback For 2026 Season

Kalen DeBoer Names Alabama's Starting Quarterback For 2026 Season

With the 2026 college football season set to begin very soon, Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer has named his starting quarterback for Week 1 against East Carolina.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Viral Sports News / August 21
Former Alabama Champion Gets Ditched by NFL Team

Former Alabama Champion Gets Ditched by NFL Team

Former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marcus Banks, a member of the 2020 national championship team, has been released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 21
Does Nick Saban know who will start at QB for Alabama this season?

Does Nick Saban know who will start at QB for Alabama this season?

There isn’t a more connected source in the media to Alabama football than its former head coach Nick Saban. Saban, who is now one of the hosts of ESPN’s College Gameday, made an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Friday where he was asked the key question on everyone’s mind.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 20
2026 Alabama High School Football Scores: Every Game, Final Result

2026 Alabama High School Football Scores: Every Game, Final Result

Need a score this fall? It'll be here. High school football scores for the entire state of Alabama will all appear in one place during the 2026-27 academic year, on the Alabama Sports Writers Association site — right here — giving fans a quick way to look up results from previous weeks.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 20
Still not much separation between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack at Alabama camp

Still not much separation between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack at Alabama camp

The Alabama Crimson Tide will kick things off against East Carolina on Sept. 5, and by then, you can bet that head coach Kalen DeBoer will have a starting quarterback leading the way.

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Roydell Williams News / Viral Sports News / August 20
Former Alabama Champion Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Alabama Champion Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Another chapter closed quickly for one of Alabama’s own this week, as the Indianapolis Colts waived running back Roydell Williams on Wednesday to clear a roster spot for veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 20
Alabama freshman gets massive endorsement from DC Kane Wommack

Alabama freshman gets massive endorsement from DC Kane Wommack

Earlier this week, defensive coordinator Kane Wommack called out freshman defensive back Jireh Edwards in a good way. He could end up making some big plays at safety for the Tide in 2026.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / EasySportz / August 19
Alabama-Tennessee Is Bringing Back an Awesome Tradition

Alabama-Tennessee Is Bringing Back an Awesome Tradition

The Third Saturday in October is about to look the way it was always supposed to. Tennessee and Alabama will both wear their traditional home jerseys when the two rivals meet in 2026 and 2027, meaning we’ll get Tennessee orange against Alabama crimson on the same field.

Softball News / Softball On SI / August 19

Alabama Softball Debuts New Locker Room Following Incredible 2026 Season

Following an incredible 2026 season that saw the Alabama Crimson Tide finish with the most wins since 2019 (56-9) and its highest winning percentage (.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / August 18
Alabama coach gives a huge health update on highly anticipated freshman weapon that the Crimson Tide will need in 2026

Alabama coach gives a huge health update on highly anticipated freshman weapon that the Crimson Tide will need in 2026

The Alabama Crimson Tide have had some unfortunate injuries to two critical players in fall camp. But following the latest update from offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, there is finally some good news on the injury front.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 17
Alabama in unfamiliar territory entering Week 1

Alabama in unfamiliar territory entering Week 1

With several unknowns surrounding the Crimson Tide this season, they found themselves in an unusual spot in the Top 25.

Alabama likely to name QB1 soon amid Austin Mack, Keelon Russell battle
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Alabama Crimson Tide News / College Sports Only / August 11
Alabama Coach’s Iron Man-Style Suit Goes Viral

Alabama Coach’s Iron Man-Style Suit Goes Viral

Alabama’s defensive analyst Jarret Johnson is causing a stir at training camp by donning a heavily padded Iron Man-style strike suit with numbers, used to absorb hits during hand-placement drills.

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