No. 13 Alabama Looks to Return to the CFP with a New Starting QB, Mack or Russell
Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said Alabama is close to naming a starter as the winner may help decide the Crimson Tide’s title hopes.
- Alabama is nearing a decision on its starting quarterback, with offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb telling reporters on Monday that the team is "close" to announcing the winner between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell.
- Head Coach Kalen DeBoer enters his third season needing a new starter after Ty Simpson entered the NFL draft, leaving the Crimson Tide without an experienced signal-caller.
- Both Mack and Russell played sparingly behind Simpson last year, though each arrived in Tuscaloosa as a highly regarded recruit capable of leading DeBoer's pass-first system.
- With the season opener against East Carolina set for September 5, Alabama remains the only team among the top 13 in the preseason Associated Press poll without a named starting quarterback.
- Whoever wins the job must perform at a high level to navigate a challenging Southeastern Conference schedule if the Crimson Tide aims to return to the College Football Playoff under DeBoer.
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Alabama QB Decision Reportedly Coming Early Next Week
Alabama football appears to be on the verge of finally ending its quarterback competition.On3’s Chris Low reported Thursday that the Crimson Tide is expected to name Keelon Russell its starting quarterback early next week, according to his latest update. Would expect Kalen DeBoer to name Keelon Russell the starter by early next week. He’s been […] The post Alabama QB Decision Reportedly Coming Early Next Week appeared first on HEAVY.
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No. 13 Alabama looks to return to the CFP with a new starting QB, Mack or Russell
No. 13 Alabama looks to make back-to-back appearances in the College Football Playoff under third-year coach Kalen DeBoer and potentially end the Southeastern Conference’s three-year national championship drought.
SEC insider Chris Low shares expected outcome of Alabama QB competition
With Week 1 just around the corner, Alabama has yet to name its starting quarterback. A notable SEC insider expects that to change soon. Chris Low of On3 turned some heads Thursday morning with a post on X (formerly Twitter). Low wrote that he expects Kalen DeBoer to name Keelon Russell the Alabama starting quarterback early next week. Would expect Kalen DeBoer to name Keelon Russell the starter by early next week. He’s been excellent this prese…
No. 13 Alabama looks to return to the CFP with a new starting QB
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (ASSOCIATED PRESS) – The Crimson Tide look to make back-to-back appearances in the College Football Playoff under third-year coach Kalen DeBoer and potentially end the Southeastern Conference’s three-year national championship drought. The powerhouse league hasn’t even made the title game since Georgia won consecutive championships in 2022-23. Alabama beat Oklahoma 34-24 in the opening round of the CFP last year and then got rol…
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