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Alabama's kicker battle remains tight ahead of season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Alabama's kicker battle remains tight ahead of season opener
Summary

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer discussed the ongoing competition between kickers Conor Talty and Lorcan Quinn as the team prepares for its season opener against East Carolina on September 5. DeBoer highlighted that both kickers showcased their abilities in practice, successfully hitting kicks from 58 yards. Talty is the returning starter, while Quinn transferred from Marshall after a successful season. The kicking competition remains open, with DeBoer stating that specialists have yet to be named ahead of the game.

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  • •Kalen DeBoer calls kicker competition 'extremely competitive.'
  • •Conor Talty was Alabama's starter last season.
  • •Lorcan Quinn transferred from Marshall this offseason.
  • •Both kickers successfully kicked from 58 yards in practice.
  • •Alabama opens the season on September 5 against East Carolina.
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  • 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kalen DeBoer says key Alabama position battle 'extremely competitive'
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Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has shared the latest on the Tide's kicking competition, as well as when a starter might be named.

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