Kalen DeBoer faces crucial QB decision for Alabama football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:50 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Kalen DeBoer must choose between quarterbacks Keelon Russell and Austin Mack within four weeks as he prepares for the 2026 season. The decision is expected to significantly influence Alabama's performance and DeBoer's tenure. Alabama’s preseason ranking, its first outside the top 10 since 2008, underscores the urgency of a strong offensive strategy. DeBoer emphasized the importance of evaluating both players, who offer contrasting styles and experiences, before making a critical choice.
- •Kalen DeBoer has four weeks to decide on a starting quarterback.
- •Keelon Russell is a highly rated sophomore and dual-threat option.
- •Austin Mack provides experience as the former backup to Ty Simpson.
- •Alabama is ranked No. 11 in the preseason Coaches Poll.
- •Crucial choice exists between safety and ceiling for the program.
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama's season hangs on one decision Kalen DeBoer can't afford to get wrong
"Keelon Russell or Austin Mack? The quarterback Kalen DeBoer chooses in the next four weeks won't just shape 2026. It could define his Alabama tenure.
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