Alabama’s QB1 Battle: Austin Mack vs Keelon Russell | Breaking Down the Tide QB Room

The biggest question surrounding Alabama football heading into the 2026 season is simple: Who will be QB1? In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down the entire Alabama quarterback room and focus on the highly anticipated competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell. With spring football approaching, the battle for the starting job is already heating up. We discuss: ️ What Austin Mack brings in experience and system familiarity ️ Keelon Russell’s elite upside and freshman impact potential ️ How the competition fits into Kalen DeBoer’s offensive system ️ What Alabama needs from its next starting quarterback ️ Early predictions for who wins the job This quarterback race could define Alabama’s season — and possibly the future of the program. Subscribe to Tide Talk Live for consistent Alabama football coverage, roster breakdowns, recruiting updates, and in-depth analysis. #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #CollegeFootball #TideTalkLive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.