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Alabama kickers Conor Talty and Lorcan Quinn each hit 58-yard field goals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:21 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Alabama kickers Conor Talty and Lorcan Quinn each hit 58-yard field goals

Summary

In a recent practice session ahead of the 2026 season opener, Alabama kickers Conor Talty and Lorcan Quinn both successfully converted 58-yard field goals. The competition between the two, with Talty having a nearly 70% conversion rate last season and Quinn at 80.8%, remains intense as the team prepares to face East Carolina on September 5. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer praised the skills of both kickers, emphasizing the competitive nature of the position. The decision on the starting kicker has not yet been made, as this competition differs in timeline from the concluded quarterback battle.

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•Alabama opens its season on September 5 against East Carolina.
•Coach Kalen DeBoer cites high competition between kickers.
•Talty finished last season with a nearly 70% success rate.
•Quinn converted 80.8% of field goals during his time at Marshall.
•Both kickers successfully made 58-yard attempts in practice.

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6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Dueling 58-yard FGs highlight Alabama football kicker competition

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The Alabama football QB competition is over. The battle to be its kicker is far from it, and both contenders drilled 58-yarders in a recent practice.
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