Five SEC teams announce starting quarterbacks for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:38 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
As the 2026 college football season approaches, five SEC teams have named their starting quarterbacks. Alabama selected sophomore Keelon Russell to lead its offense. Tennessee goes with true freshman Faizon Brandon, while Florida chooses Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo. Vanderbilt named senior Blaze Berlowitz over freshman Jared Curtis, and Arkansas opted for redshirt sophomore KJ Jackson. These decisions provide clarity for the teams as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Alabama names Keelon Russell as starting quarterback.
- •Tennessee selects Faizon Brandon, a true freshman.
- •Florida's starter is Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo.
- •Vanderbilt picks veteran Blaze Berlowitz over a five-star freshman.
- •Arkansas settles on KJ Jackson, a redshirt sophomore.
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Five SEC Teams Settle Their Quarterback Battles Ahead of 2026 Season
"With the 2026 college football season quickly approaching, several programs have finally made one of the most important decisions of the offseason: who will be their starting quarterback? Five SEC teams have announced their starters this week, giving fans a much clearer picture of what their offenses will look like when the season begins. Alabama…
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