Austin Mack set to start for Alabama against Vanderbilt Saturday
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Austin Mack is expected to start at quarterback for No. 3 Alabama in their game against Vanderbilt on Saturday. This decision follows a left ankle injury suffered by starter Keelon Russell during Alabama's recent 31-13 victory over LSU. Although Russell returned to the game, the team plans to allow him to rest his ankle, as he is listed as probable for the contest. Alabama was previously a 19.5-point favorite against the Commodores, but the spread has decreased to 15.5 as of Friday.
- •Austin Mack expected to start due to Keelon Russell's ankle injury.
- •Russell had 206 passing yards and three touchdowns against LSU.
- •Alabama dropped from a 19.5-point favorite to 15.5 against Vanderbilt.
- •Russell is listed as probable but set to be rested.
- 10:29 PMCBS Sports — Alabama to sit QB Keelon Russell, start Austin Mack vs. Vanderbilt, per report
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Austin Mack to start Alabama vs Vanderbilt with Keelon Russell injury | Report
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — No. 3 Alabama reportedly set to start Austin Mack vs. Vanderbilt after Keelon Russell's ankle injury
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Austin Mack expected to start at QB vs Vanderbilt
"Russell is listed as probable, but the Tide will reportedly start Austin Mack to give their QB1's ankle another week to heal
"Alabama football quarterback Keelon Russell will not start against Vanderbilt.
"Russell injured his left ankle in Alabama's win over LSU.
Sources
External links- CBS SportsNov 13, 2026, 10:29 PMAlabama to sit QB Keelon Russell, start Austin Mack vs. Vanderbilt, per report
Russell is listed as probable, but the Tide will reportedly start Austin Mack to give their QB1's ankle another week to heal
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 10:18 PMAustin Mack to start Alabama vs Vanderbilt with Keelon Russell injury | Report
Alabama football quarterback Keelon Russell will not start against Vanderbilt.
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 10:05 PMNo. 3 Alabama reportedly set to start Austin Mack vs. Vanderbilt after Keelon Russell's ankle injury
Russell injured his left ankle in Alabama's win over LSU.
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 10:05 PMReport: Austin Mack expected to start at QB vs Vanderbilt
Keelon Russell’s ankle is set to get a rest
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