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Alabama names Keelon Russell starting quarterback for upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:19 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Alabama names Keelon Russell starting quarterback for upcoming season
Summary

Alabama has officially named sophomore Keelon Russell as its starting quarterback, replacing senior Austin Mack in a decision that aligns with expectations. The announcement comes as college football's Week 0 approaches, heightening excitement among fans. Meanwhile, Tennessee coach Josh Heupel is expected to lean towards freshman Faizon Brandon, although he has not yet confirmed a starter. In other developments, Lane Kiffin is exploring options to enhance his tight end rotation due to concerns about depth. Kiffin reportedly reached out to Todd Monken about the availability of his rookie tight end, but was unsuccessful in connecting.

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  • •Keelon Russell takes over as Alabama's starting quarterback.
  • •Tennessee may select freshman Faizon Brandon as QB soon.
  • •Lane Kiffin looks for NFL tight ends to bolster his roster.
  • •Kiffin attempted to contact Todd Monken for a tight end.
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It’s college football’s week 0, and while we’ve still got some time before the Bulldogs kick off, the news from elsewhere is flowing free and fast. Let’s take a quick spin around and see what’s up. Alabama has named sophomore Keelon Russell its starting quarterback over senior Austin Mack. It isn’t a surprising outcome, as […]

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