KEELON RUSSELL #12 - QUARTERBACK - ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE
1414  YDS  •
11  TD  •
2  INT 
#12 - QUARTERBACK - ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE
1414 YDS
11 TD
2 INT
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Who is Keelon Russell? Meet Alabama's new QB1 replacing Ty Simpson | Sporting News Here's everything to know about the new signal caller in Tuscaloosa.
SEPTEMBER 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Keelon Russell's Leadership, Alabama's Offensive Line and EJ Crowell's Week 1 Usage on The Joe Gaither Show Game week brings clarity as the Crimson Tide closes in on the season opener against East Carolina. | Episode 749
SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM
What Alabama Teammates Have Seen from Keelon Russell Since Being Named Starting QB Despite being just a sophomore, the young quarterback has already become one of the team's top leaders.
SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM
What A Seafood Dinner Reveals About Keelon Russell A look inside Alabama football's most important relationship.
SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM
Everything Kalen DeBoer Said To Kickoff East Carolina Week The Crimson Tide head coach discussed Keelon Russell, the weather and the week ahead, as the program prepares for the 2026 season opener.
AUGUST 31 • SI.COM
Keelon Russell is quickly learning what comes with being QB1 for Alabama After a position battle that took nearly the entire offseason, Alabama finally has a starting quarterback. The Crimson Tide recently named s...
AUGUST 27 • BAMAHAMMER.COM
Alabama Injury Updates and the Class of 2022 Returning to School on The Joe Gaither Show The program discusses how Alabama's injuries impact the season, has more Keelon Russell discussion, and finishes by talking about the moveme...
AUGUST 25 • SI.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
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 may not need the 'Shootout' potential Keelon Russell is expected to provide Going back to the 2021 Alabama football season, the Crimson Tide has suffered when an opponent scores 32 or more points. In that situation,...
AUGUST 24 • BAMAHAMMER.COM
Reacting To Keelon Russell Winning Alabama's Starting QB Job on The Joe Gaither Show The Crimson Tide ended the quarterback battle on Saturday morning, allowing the program to move forward behind Keelon Russell. | Episode 743
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
Kalen DeBoer must avoid the mistakes with Keelon Russell that Texas made with Arch Manning Keelon Russell is about to enter a season that will test more than his ability to play quarterback. It will also test how well Kalen DeBoer,...
AUGUST 23 • BAMAHAMMER.COM
Why Kalen DeBoer handing keys to Keelon Russell is a make-or-break move at Alabama Kalen DeBoer's tenure could be decided by this move.
AUGUST 22 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Deadspin | Report: Alabama to start Keelon Russell at QB Deadspin | Report: Alabama to start Keelon Russell at QB
AUGUST 22 • DEADSPIN.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
When the Alabama offense will face its greatest obstacles and how it will fare A significantly rebuilt and often maligned Alabama Crimson Tide offense will have growing pains. At quarterback, sophomore Keelon Russell go...
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
Officially named starter Russell has been named Alabama's starting quarterback for the season opener against East Carolina on Sept. 5, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Russell was expected to be the Crimson Tide's starter, and it is now official that he will take the first snaps under center on Sept. 5 against East Carolina. The quarterback had been battling Austin Mack since the spring practice period began, winning the trust of the coaching staff to secure the job. He has experience with Alabama's offense as he appeared in two games last season, tossing for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Russell will have the opportunity to showcase his talents as a full-time starter, bringing a dual-threat ability to an offense surrounded by talented pass catchers.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Alabama Crimson Tide News: Keelon Russell closing in on QB, scrimmage notes, TSIO Alabama Crimson Tide news and notes from Wednesday and Thursday, August 19th and 20th. Keelon Russell closes in on Alabama's starting QB job...
AUGUST 21 • BAMAHAMMER.COM
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
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