Austin Mack News, Rumors, Updates - Alabama Crimson Tide

Closing duties in big win Mack completed 1 of 2 passes for four yards during Saturday's 48-10 victory versus East Carolina.

Impact Mack came in for the last series of the day to put the cap on a big win over the Group of Five foe.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Keelon Russell shows off dual-threat ability as No. 13 Alabama handles East Carolina 48-10

Keelon Russell accounted for 335 yards and touchdown, and No. 13 Alabama opened the season with a 48-10 victory over East Carolina

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

How to watch Alabama vs East Carolina: Live stream NCAA College Football, TV channel The No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide enter the season outside the top 10 of the Associated Press preseason poll for the first time since 2008 as...

SEPTEMBER 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Alabama Crimson Tide News: Injury updates, Austin Mack's leadership, OL nearly set Alabama Crimson Tide news and notes from Monday and Tuesday, August 24th and 25th. Injury updates on 5-star safety Jireh Edwares and other b...

AUGUST 26 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

What's Next for Keelon Russell, Austin Mack Now That Starter is Named? With the season opener against East Carolina less than two weeks away, both Alabama quarterbacks know their role for the year.

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

Kalen DeBoer's emotional message to Austin Mack reveals his greatest strength at Alabama If one thing was obvious at the conclusion of Alabama's QB competition, it was that it was not an easy decision for Kalen DeBoer and his sta...

AUGUST 25 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Austin Mack's response to losing the QB battle is exactly what Alabama needed On Saturday, Alabama officially named Keelon Russell the starting quarterback. The former 5-star recruit beat out senior Austin Mack for the...

AUGUST 24 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Alabama's Message To Austin Mack as Backup Quarterback TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Senior quarterback Austin Mack came up short. The veteran quarterback gave up his senior year of high school to enroll ea...

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

Why Kalen DeBoer is 'Extremely Excited' About Keelon Russell as Alabama's Starting QB The Crimson Tide head coach explains why Russell earned the starting job over Austin Mack.

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

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 Aus...

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

Alabama Crimson Tide: Keelon Russell to start, Noah Rogers update, soccer wins again Alabama Crimson Tide news and notes from the weekend. Keelon Russell beats out Austin Mack to start at QB for Alabama Alabama's QB competiti...

AUGUST 24 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

QB coach Bryan Ellis delivered the money quote on why Keelon Russell is Alabama's starter Alabama made it official on Saturday, naming sophomore Keelon Russell the starting quarterback. He beat out senior Austin Mack, who bypassed...

AUGUST 22 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Keelon Russell named Alabama football starting quarterback by Kalen DeBoer Keelon Russell has been named Alabama football's starting quarterback ahead of the 2026 season, beating out Austin Mack for the role

AUGUST 22 • USATODAY.COM

Alabama Names Winner of 2026 Quarterback Battle The Crimson Tide officially decides between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack.

AUGUST 22 • SI.COM

Keelon Russell Reportedly Wins Alabama's Starting QB Battle

Alabama announced its starting quarterback on Saturday, marking the end of a camp battle.

AUGUST 22 • FOX SPORTS

Keelon Russell Reportedly Wins Alabama's Starting QB Battle

Loses out on starting QB job Mack has lost Alabama's quarterback battle to Keelon Russell, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's a tough setback for Mack, even though he was expected to lose the starting job to Russell, though there was slim hope that he could earn the role. The quarterback is heading into his senior year and will serve as the backup for the Crimson Tide once again. Since joining the program, he has competed against top quarterbacks and faced a tough battle once again against Russell. He will now look to keep competing at a high level in practice, remaining locked in as the clear-cut QB2 while staying ready if an opportunity arises.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

The next kick could decide Alabama's most underrated position battle Alabama's ongoing quarterback battle between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack has understandably dominated the conversation throughout fall ca...

AUGUST 20 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Not expected to claim starting job Mack isn't expected to win the starting job ahead of Week 1 against East Carolina, according to Chris Low of On3.com.

Impact Mack has been in tight competition with Keelon Russell for the Crimson Tide's starting job, but the report indicates Russell is expected to be named the starter at some point next week. Mack is heading into his senior season and is running out of chances to make an impact at the college level, and this latest blow could mean Mack will enter the transfer portal this offseason and pursue an opportunity at another school. For now, he'll likely settle into the backup role in Tuscaloosa for the 2026 campaign.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

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-ye...

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

College Football Fall Camp: Latest Updates on Top 5 QB Battles Head of 2026 Season Alabama The battle between uber-talented Keelon Russell and safer option Austin Mack looks to be going to the wire. College football analyst...

AUGUST 18 • SI.COM

Alabama reportedly struggle to declare QB1 amid Keelon Russell, Austin Mack battle Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide have yet to announce a starting quarterback for the 2026 college football season as Austin Mack an...

AUGUST 17 • BOLAVIP.COM

Alabama's 'pretty even' QB competition could come down to one pivotal intangible Alabama’s 2026 quarterback competition has reached the point where simply making plays may not be enough to separate Austin Mack and Keelon...

AUGUST 10 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Competing to be QB1 Mack and Keelon Russell are still in a tight battle to determine Alabama's starting quarterback, Nick Kelly of AL.com reports.

Impact Ty Simpson no longer being Alabama's starting quarterback indicates that the Crimson Tide need a new one. Their coaching staff describes Mack as an NFL-type quarterback who is very knowledgeable thanks to his ample experience backing up previous signal-callers, especially after three years working under Kalen DeBoer's offensive system. He may be perceived as a low-risk, low-ceiling option compared to Russell, Alabama's highest-rated recruit ever but a more raw prospect.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

What Kalen DeBoer Wants to See from Alabama QBs During First Week of Fall Camp The Crimson Tide head coach provides his early expectations for Austin Mack and Keelon Russell.

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

Alabama's new-look offensive line may have found the right formula for 2026 Alabama opens fall camp today with plenty of questions to answer. The quarterback battle between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack will dominat...

AUGUST 5 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

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Keelon Russell shows off dual-threat ability as No. 13 Alabama handles East Carolina 48-10

Keelon Russell Reportedly Wins Alabama's Starting QB Battle

No. 13 Alabama looks to return to the CFP with a new starting QB, Mack or Russell