Major Update Emerges on Alabama’s Starting QB Battle
The Alabama Crimson Tide are evaluating two quarterbacks, Austin Mack and Keelon Russell, to replace Ty Simpson after his move to the Los Angeles Rams. Both players have strong recruiting backgrounds, with Mack being a four‑star recruit and Russell a five‑star recruit. Head coach Kalen DeBoer has not yet announced a starter, leaving the decision to fall camp performances.
- ▪Austin Mack, a four‑star recruit ranked No. 73 in the class of 2023, has shown consistent passing in camp with a 74.3% completion rate and three touchdowns.
- ▪Keelon Russell, a five‑star recruit ranked No. 2 in the class of 2025, displayed playmaking ability, including multiple touchdowns and a notable scrimmage performance.
- ▪Both quarterbacks have not thrown interceptions in their limited camp action, with Mack completing 26 of 35 passes and Russell completing 11 of 15 passes.
- ▪Coach Kalen DeBoer has indicated that a starter will be determined after further evaluation in fall camp.
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By Michael GallagherSports Content Coordinator0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.With Ty Simpson now a member of the Los Angeles Rams, the Alabama Crimson Tide need a new starting quarterback.The team is auditioning two possible replacements in fall camp — Austin Mack and Keelon Russell.Both players were highly sought-after recruits. Mack was a four-star passer and the No. 73 overall player in the class of 2023, according to 247Sports. Russell, a five-star QB, was the No. 2-ranked quarterback and the No.
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