WHY Keelon Russell Has EMERGED in Alabama’s QB Battle | Pete Nakos of On3

Keelon Russell has continued to make his case in Alabama’s quarterback battle, but what exactly has allowed the talented young signal-caller to start taking control of the competition? In this video, Pete Nakos of On3 joins the BamaOnline crew to break down Russell’s approach throughout fall camp, the areas where he’s made the biggest strides and what the latest intel tells us about where things stand in the QB race. We’ll also discuss what Russell has done to separate himself, how the competition has pushed him and what it could all mean for Alabama’s offense heading into the 2026 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.