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College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 25
What's Next for Keelon Russell, Austin Mack Now That Starter is Named?
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Kalen DeBoer wasn't locked into a timeline, willing to let the quarterback competition play out as long as it needed to, but the Alabama head coach ideally wanted to make a decision after the Crimson Tide's second fall scrimmage for two big reasons.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 24
Alabama's Message To Austin Mack as Backup Quarterback
Senior quarterback Austin Mack came up short. The veteran quarterback gave up his senior year of high school to enroll early at Washington to play for Kalen DeBoer.
College Football News / Washington Huskies on SI / August 22
Ex-Husky Austin Mack Goes From Prodigy to Journeyman
Kalen DeBoer just named his Alabama starting quarterback for the coming season -- and it wasn't Austin Mack. For those who have forgotten, Mack was once considered the next big thing behind center for the University of Washington football team not too long ago.
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 22
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.
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 21
ECU head coach says Pirates are preparing to face 2 Alabama quarterbacks
The Alabama Crimson Tide have yet to name a starting quarterback with just 15 days remaining until kickoff. Alabama quarterbacks Austin Mack and Keelon Russell have been batting for the starting role throughout the majority of the offseason, and each player has flashed major potential in the past.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 17
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 Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 12
Which Alabama QB would have more freedom as a starter?
The Alabama Crimson Tide have yet to name a starting quarterback prior to kickoff of the 2026 campaign in September. The Tide find themselves with a highly competitive quarterback battle on their hands, as junior Austin Mack has been battling sophomore Keelon Russell for the starting role throughout fall camp.
College Football News / Yardbarker / August 10
Quarterback competitions to watch in the SEC ahead of the 2026 season
It's now less than a month before the start of the 2026 college football season. However, not everyone, not even in the SEC, knows who their starting quarterback is going to be for the 2026 season.
College Football News / Yardbarker / August 4
Three SEC quarterback battles to watch entering fall camp
Quarterback competitions are always one of the biggest storylines of fall camp, and the SEC has no shortage of intriguing battles entering the 2026 season.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 4
College football analyst makes final pick ahead of Alabama’s quarterback battle between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell
The Alabama Crimson Tide will start fall camp this week, and everyone wants to know what will happen at quarterback. Here is a take on who comes out on top from my colleague Ryan Roberts, with added insight from me.
Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 28
SEC Network analyst all in on former 5-Star starting at QB for Alabama
On The Dynasty: A Podcast on the Alabama Crimson Tide, SEC Network’s Chris Doering said he believes Keelon Russell will be Alabama football’s starter at
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 28
Former Alabama QB says Tide’s quarterback battle is a non-issue
The Alabama Crimson Tide will enter the 2026 season with a plethora of young talent on both sides of the football. Alabama lost a multitude of veteran players to both the transfer portal and NFL Draft over the course of the offseason.
College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 22
Nick Saban weighs in on Alabama football’s quarterback competition
Alabama quarterbacks Austin Mack and Keelon Russell are set for an intriguing position battle this fall. At SEC Media Days in Tampa, former Alabama head coach Nick Saban weighed in on the current quarterback competition in Tuscaloosa. “I think both these guys are capable,” he said on SEC Now.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / July 22
Nick Saban has a favorite for Alabama's QB competition
Saban recently addressed the quarterback competition at Alabama.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / July 22
Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer reveals whether Austin Mack or Keelon Russell has separated in QB battle
Who will replace former Crimson Tide starting quarterback Ty Simpson this upcoming season?
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / May 21
Is a favorite emerging in Alabama QB competition?
Austin Mack and Keelon Russell will go toe-to-toe to take the reins of the Alabama offense next season. Is there a favorite to win the competition?
What would Alabama football’s offense look like with Austin Mack starting at quarterback?
Alabama football has not named a starting quarterback ahead of the 2026 football season, with Keelon Russell and Austin Mack continuing to compete for the spot.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 18
Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Austin Mack is going to love what Kalen DeBoer just said about the QB competition in Tuscaloosa
Alabama’s QB competition isn’t going anywhere according to head coach Kalen DeBoer. That’s great news for one of his two signal callers. The Alabama Crimson
Keelon Russell joins Austin Mack and Alabama wide receivers for workout in California
Keelon Russell and Austin Mack both recently got some off-season work in with Alabama wide receivers, Ryan Coleman-Williams and Derek Meadows. The Tide players spent time together in California alongside Alabama walk-on quarterback John Gazzaniga.
College Football News / Yardbarker / May 5
Five QB battles to watch around CFB ahead of summer
With this lull in the offseason schedule, it's worth taking some time to look at a few major quarterback battles. That includes multiple teams with national championship aspirations.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 27
Austin Mack and Keelon Russell Complete First Scrimmage With A-Day Looming
As Alabama football eclipses the halfway point of the spring practice window, we are no closer to knowing who the starting quarterback will be this fall.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 9
Austin Mack re-signs with Alabama for 2026 season
Alabama football is coming off a blowout 38-3 loss to Indiana in the Rose Bowl. Also, the program doesn’t have the same aura surrounding it without Nick Saban as the head coach and anticipation of dominance.
College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 1
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.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4
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.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 5, 2025
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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