Alabama's Kalen DeBoer sets timeline for starting QB decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Alabama's quarterback competition features Austin Mack and Keelon Russell as head coach Kalen DeBoer navigates the selection process. DeBoer expressed a desire to name a starter after about a week and a half of training camp. ESPN analyst Pete Thamel compared the players' playing styles to investment choices, hinting at the potential impact on the upcoming season. Observers will be attentive to how the competition unfolds as training camp progresses.
- •Austin Mack and Keelon Russell are competing for the starting QB role.
- •Kalen DeBoer aims to choose a starter after 10 days of camp.
- •Thamel used investment analogies to describe each player's potential.
- •The QB battle is a focal point for Alabama fans and analysts.
- •Training camp begins shortly, creating urgency for the decision.
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN insider shares Alabama's timeline for naming a starting QB
"Alabama's quarterback battle is one of the most interesting to watch ahead of the college football season.
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