Alabama, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt assess quarterback options in scrimmages

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Alabama, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt assess quarterback options in scrimmages
Summary

Alabama, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt are engaged in tight quarterback battles as they prepare for the season. In Alabama, Keelon Russell and Austin Mack competed, with Russell showing effective mobility and scoring drive leadership during their scrimmage. Tennessee's Faizon Brandon had a standout scrimmage over George MacIntyre, but head coach Josh Heupel wants to review tape before making a decision. Vanderbilt's Jared Curtis faces Blaze Berlowitz for the starting role, with Berlowitz having an advantage in offensive understanding, while Curtis demonstrates significant potential. The regular season approaches, but none of the coaches have finalized their starter following the scrimmages.

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  • Alabama evaluates Keelon Russell and Austin Mack for starting role.
  • Tennessee's Faizon Brandon outperformed George MacIntyre in scrimmage.
  • Vanderbilt's Jared Curtis competes with Blaze Berlowitz for QB spot.
  • None of the coaches named starters after recent scrimmages.
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  • 8:19 PMCBS SportsHow former 5-star QBs fared in key scrimmage battles for Alabama, Tennessee, Vanderbilt
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It sounds like a few young five-stars inched closer to locking down starting gigs in the SEC

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