Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published • loading... • Updated

Report: Alabama QB Keelon Russell (ankle) to miss Vanderbilt game

  • Alabama Crimson Tide will start quarterback Austin Mack against Vanderbilt on Saturday as starting quarterback Keelon Russell sits with an ankle injury sustained during last week's win at LSU.
  • Although ESPN reporter Pete Thamel reported Russell is expected to be available off the bench, the coaching staff intends to hold the sophomore out to allow his ankle to heal completely.
  • Russell has recorded 2,263 passing yards with 18 touchdowns this season, while Mack, who followed Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer from Washington, has completed 3 of 4 passes for 23 yards.
  • Alabama currently sits tied for second place in the Southeastern Conference standings, while Vanderbilt needs to win two of its final three games to secure bowl eligibility.
  • Competition for the starting role was intense during preseason camp, with Russell winning the job; the team maintains confidence in Mack's ability to lead the offense if called upon.
Insights by Ground AI

23 Articles

Syracuse NYSyracuse NY
+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Center

Top-5 college football team makes change at quarterback

Austin Mack is expected to start for the No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday against Vanderbilt, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Friday afternoon.

·New York, United States
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 57% of the sources are Center
57% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Tuscaloosa News broke the news in Tuscaloosa, United States on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal