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Austin Mack Speaks on Performance in Rose Bowl Loss to Indiana

Austin Mack Speaks on Performance in Rose Bowl Loss to Indiana

PASADENA, Calif. — Whether you're the primary backup or fifth on the depth chart, football players embrace the challenge of being ready whenever their number is called.

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Kirk Herbstreit's harsh message for Alabama was right on the money

Kirk Herbstreit's harsh message for Alabama was right on the money

Kirk Herbstreit did not hold back when talking about the Alabama Crimson Tide while calling the Rose Bowl game.

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Former Alabama QB criticizes intriguing timing of quarterback change vs. ULM

Former Alabama QB criticizes intriguing timing of quarterback change vs. ULM

Less than four minutes into the second quarter of Alabama’s home opener against ULM, Austin Mack came into the ball game and replaced Ty Simpson, the starter, for a drive.

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How Alabama football’s quarterbacks made program history in win over ULM

How Alabama football’s quarterbacks made program history in win over ULM

Alabama football’s quarterback room made history on Saturday evening in the Crimson Tide’s 73-0 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Saban-Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 7
Austin Mack making a surprise second quarter appearance highlights several quick observations from Alabama's blowout win over Louisiana-Monroe

Austin Mack making a surprise second quarter appearance highlights several quick observations from Alabama's blowout win over Louisiana-Monroe

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The Alabama Crimson Tide came in Saturday night hoping to right the ship after a season-opening loss to Florida State in Week 1. Needless to say, Kalen DeBoer and company achieved exactly that with an impressive 73-0 blowout victory.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 6
What to watch for in the 2nd half of Alabama vs. ULM

What to watch for in the 2nd half of Alabama vs. ULM

Alabama football is up big over Louisiana-Monroe 42-0, at halftime. Here’s what to watch for from the Crimson Tide in the 2nd half of this ball game: –

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 12
Ryan Grubb shares interesting thoughts on Alabama's No. 2 quarterback battle between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell

Ryan Grubb shares interesting thoughts on Alabama's No. 2 quarterback battle between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell

Alabama has its starting quarterback in redshirt junior Ty Simpson. That decision was made on Monday, but there are two other guys who round out that room in third-year player Austin Mack and true freshman Keelon Russell.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 7

Strong Arm in Tow, Austin Mack Making Presence Felt in Quarterback Battle

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— According to Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard, redshirt sophomore quarterback Austin Mack gets up at 4:30 a.m. to be one of the first people at the practice facility every morning.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 3

Alabama Football Practice Report: Sunday, August 3

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama football's fall camp continued Sunday with the Crimson Tide's fourth practice. The weather was nowhere near as hot as it was during the first two practice periods of camp.

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Former Alabama QB feeling high on Ty Simpson in Tuscaloosa

Former Alabama QB feeling high on Ty Simpson in Tuscaloosa

Greg McElroy knows what it takes to be the starting quarterback of Alabama, and he's putting his faith in Ty Simpson in 2025.

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Jumbo Package: Sweet 16 vs BYU time announced, Is Austin Mack making a move in the QB derby?

Your latest Crimson Tide news and notes. Happy Monday, everyone. The Gym Tide finished a respectable fifth at the SEC Championships this weekend, and now look forward to hosting a NCAA Regional.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 22
What led to impressive practice by Alabama QB Austin Mack

What led to impressive practice by Alabama QB Austin Mack

Alabama football quarterback, Austin Mack looks to be moving away from the slept-on tag he might have had attached to his name before the spring. Mack

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 6
Alabama Football Holds Spring Practices and Showcase's One Players Switch from DB to WR

Alabama Football Holds Spring Practices and Showcase's One Players Switch from DB to WR

Fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide got a tease of what's to come in the fall of 2025 on Wednesday.  This week, the Tide opened their spring practices to shake off the off-season cobwebs.

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Unexpected Contender Reportedly Emerges for Starting QB Position at Alabama

Unexpected Contender Reportedly Emerges for Starting QB Position at Alabama

The quarterback room has yet to be settled for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Reports suggest redshirt junior Ty Simpson and true freshman Keelon Russell are the top competitors to start under center for Bama.

College Football News / Sporting News / February 5

Alabama football columnist sends doubtful message on Ty Simpson and Austin Mack in Crimson Tide’s QB battle

Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer didn't have great backup options behind Jalen Milroe in 2024. Are those same QBs now starting-caliber players?

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / February 3
Why hiring of Ryan Grubb gives Austin Mack an advantage in quarterback battle

Why hiring of Ryan Grubb gives Austin Mack an advantage in quarterback battle

The Alabama football faithful is buzzing with hope after the hiring of Ryan Grubb as the Crimson Tide’s offensive coordinator. The Tide’s 6-foot-6 redshirt freshman quarterback, Austin Mack should be a happy young man today as well.  Mack is reuniting with the coach, who recruited him to Washington out of Folsom High School in California.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 27
Is Alabama 6-foot-6 QB a sleeping giant in quarterback battle?

Is Alabama 6-foot-6 QB a sleeping giant in quarterback battle?

Is Alabama football’s 6-foot-6 quarterback, Austin Mack getting looked over in the Crimson Tide’s current quarterback battle? Early talks about the Alabama

College Football News / Washington Huskies on SI / November 22, 2024
Ex-Husky QB Austin Mack Makes College Debut at Alabama

Ex-Husky QB Austin Mack Makes College Debut at Alabama

This past Saturday in Tuscaloosa, the Alabama Crimson Tide were safely ahead by five touchdowns with just five minutes remaining against hopelessly overmatched Mercer when Austin Mack was summoned from the sideline to make his college football debut.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 7, 2024
Alabama backup QB emulating LSU QB at practice

Alabama backup QB emulating LSU QB at practice

Alabama football is preparing to face one of the SEC’s most skilled quarterbacks this weekend at LSU in Garrett Nussmieier. The Crimson Tide are preprting for the LSU quarterback by having Austin Mack emulate him at practice.

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