Alabama's QB battle highlights consistency in fall camp opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:07 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Alabama football opened fall camp on August 5, 2026, with a focus on the quarterback competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell. Coach Kalen DeBoer praised both players for their consistency and explosive plays during the first practice, emphasizing the importance of their command and the team's belief in them. With Ty Simpson's successor to be named soon, DeBoer noted that response under pressure is crucial as they simulate game-like conditions ahead of the season opener against East Carolina on September 5.
- •Alabama began fall practice on August 5, 2026.
- •Kalen DeBoer highlights consistency of QBs Mack and Russell.
- •The quarterback battle is to determine Ty Simpson's successor.
- •Alabama's season opener is on September 5 against East Carolina.
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — This word describes state of Alabama football QB battle at start of fall camp
"After Alabama football's first fall practice, one word came to Kalen DeBoer's mind when it came to quarterbacks.
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