Summary
Alabama has chosen its top two quarterbacks for the 2026 season. Austin Mack and Keelon Russell will compete to replace Ty Simpson, who is leaving for the NFL.
Key Facts
- Alabama decided on two main quarterbacks for the 2026 season.
- Ty Simpson, the previous quarterback, is leaving for the NFL.
- Austin Mack, a sophomore, and Keelon Russell, a five-star recruit, will compete for the starting job.
- Mack has been with Alabama for three seasons and had limited but successful playing time in 2025.
- Russell is considered an exceptionally talented quarterback with potential for the NFL.
- The competition between Mack and Russell will occur during spring practice.
- The transfer portal, where players can change schools, closes on January 16, 2026.
