Mack vs Russell Battle Heats Up | Alabama Crimson Tide Football News

The QB race in Tuscaloosa is heating up as Austin Mack and Keelon Russell battle neck-and-neck for Alabama’s starting job, splitting reps with no clear favorite after just five practices. Both have flashed elite arm talent—combined for over 400 yards and five TDs—and refused to leave the program amid transfer portal chaos. Mack got the spotlight in spring, but Russell outshone him with a standout performance throwing for 200+ yards and three scores. Now, the real test comes Thursday’s first scrimmage, where coaches will evaluate who can lead under pressure, command the offense, and make smart plays when it matters most. With live reps looming, both players know their time to prove themselves is now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c09a7b75c7806a95